Firefighter/EMT or Firefighter/Paramedic
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Starting Annual Salary Range
- Firefighter: $68,754.18-$79,559.35
- Firemedic: $76,124.18-$86,831.81
Top Out
- Firefighter: $97,680.84
- Firemedic: $112,267.48
Annual Certification Pay
- Intermediate: $810.00
- Advanced: $1,260.00
- Master: $1,929.00
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance – Employee covered at 100%, dependent covered at 75%
- $50,000 department-paid Life/AD&D insurance policy
- TMRS retirement – 7% employee contribution, 2 to 1 department match
- Nationwide 457(b) – annual employer contribution 4% of base pay after 1 year service requirement
- Longevity paid at $4.00 per month, per year of service
- Department-paid meal plan
- Annual paid leave hours: 72 sick, 120 vacation, 120 holiday
- Tuition reimbursement policy
- Social security
- Optional deferred compensation retirement, AFLAC policies, and pre-paid legal services
- Regular rotation between medic, pumper, and ladder truck
Prerequisites
- Application – Completely fill out the application. Do not leave any blanks. Use full names, addresses, zip codes, and telephone numbers. An incomplete application may slow down or terminate the application process.
- Waiver and Release – It is very important that you read this form and write the statement indicated legibly in the space provided then sign. This form must be completed in order to participate in the physical assessment test.
- Valid Texas Driver’s License
- Social Security Card
- Birth Certificate or Valid Passport
- High School Diploma or GED
- College Diploma, if applicable
- Military Discharge, if applicable
- TCFP, FIDO #, and NREMT#
- Current Fire Certification issued by the Texas Commission of Fire Protection
- Current EMS Certification issued by the Texas Commission of State Health Services
General Information
- Work as a Firefighter/Firemedic is shift work: 48 hours ON, 96 hours OFF
- Time worked exceeding your scheduled 180 hours every 24 days is paid at 1.5 times your regular rate of pay.
There are three phases of testing: Written Exam, Physical Assessment, and Panel Interview. You will not be scheduled for any of these tests unless the prerequisites have been completed. You must pass each phase before advancing to the next phase.
- Written Exam – February 13, 2026
The written test will be administered by Village Fire Department staff. You will be given three (3) hours to complete the exam. The exam may have up to 100 multiple choice questions. If there are any changes, you will be notified.
- Physical Assessment – date TBD
The physical assessment is administered at the Village Fire Department. The physical assessment will take approximately four (4) hours. You must complete all events. A copy of the scheduled events will be provided if you pass the written test. In case of inclement weather, contact the department at 713-468-7941.
- Interview
This interview is coordinated by the Fire Chief. Questions will pertain to technical knowledge, attitude, general appearance, and relevance of past training and work experience. This will be an individual interview and will last no longer than thirty (30) minutes.
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Email your completed application to careers@villagefire.org
Applications due February 5, 2026.