Anticipated start/hire date: January 2027
Application Deadline: November 2, 2026
Base Pay
- Starting Annual Base Pay (2027 rates):
- Firefighter: $71,160.58 – $82,385.33
- Firefighter Top-Out Pay $101,099.67
- Firemedic: $78,788.53 – $89,870.92
- Firemedic Top-Out Pay $116,196.84
- Lateral Service Credit – Qualified applicants may receive credit for up to four years of prior full-time paid Fire and/or EMS service, as determined by the Department.
Additional Annual Pay
- Certification Pay (2027 rates):
- Intermediate – $1,215.12
- Advanced – $1,890.00
- Master – $2,893.68
- Degree Pay & Bilingual Pay (2027 rates):
- Associate’s degree – $1,215.12
- Bachelor’s degree – $1,890.00
- Master’s degree – $2,893.68
- Bilingual – $1,200.00
Schedule & Overtime
- 48/96 Work Schedule – 48 hours on / 96 hours off
- Overtime – Hours worked above the Department’s scheduled 180 hours in a 24-day work period are paid at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance – Department pays 100% of employee-only coverage and 75% of dependent coverage
- Department-Paid Life Insurance – $50,000 employee life insurance policy
- TMRS Retirement – 7% employee contribution with a 2:1 Department match
- Nationwide 457(b) Retirement Plan – Department contribution equal to 4% of base pay annually after one year of service; employees may also make optional pre-tax salary reduction and/or Roth contributions
- Longevity Pay – $8 per month for each year of service, up to 25 years
- Department-Paid Meal Plan
- Annual Paid Leave – 72 hours sick leave, 120 hours vacation leave, 120 hours holiday leave
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Social Security Participation
- Optional AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
- Optional Prepaid Legal Services
- Apparatus Rotation – Regular rotation among medic, pumper, and ladder assignments
How to Apply: Applications may be submitted by email, mail, or in person Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Email applications and supporting documents to careers@villagefire.org.
Application Deadline: November 2, 2026
Application Deadline: November 2, 2026
How to Apply
Submit your completed application and supporting documents by:
- Email: careers@villagefire.org
- Mail: Village Fire Department, 901 Corbindale Road, Houston, Texas 77024
- In Person: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Applications must be complete and legible. Incomplete applications or applications missing required documents will not be processed. If additional space is needed, attach a separate sheet identifying your name, the position applied for, and the applicable item number. Retain a copy of your application and supporting documents for your records.
Required Documents
Submit legible copies of:
- Completed Village Fire Department Employment Application
- Completed Waiver and Release for the Physical Assessment
- Valid Texas Driver’s License
- Social Security Card
- Birth Certificate or valid Passport
- High School Diploma or GED
- College Diploma, if applicable
- Military discharge documentation, if applicable
- TCFP, FIDO #, and NREMT #
- Current Fire Certification issued by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection
- Current EMS Certification issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services
All applicable certifications must be current.
Additional Information
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Village Fire Department is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants needing an accommodation during the application or interview process may contact Human Resources at (713) 468-7941.
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and submit a complete application packet may be invited to participate in the hiring process. Applicants must successfully complete each applicable phase to continue.
- Written Examination — November 17, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.
The written examination will be administered by Village Fire Department staff.
- Up to 100 multiple-choice questions
- Up to three (3) hours to complete the exam
- Applicants must pass the written examination to advance to the Physical Assessment, which will be conducted immediately afterward
- Applicants will be notified of any schedule changes
- Physical Assessment — November 17, 2026 immediately following the written exam
Applicants who pass the written examination will participate in the Physical Assessment.
- The physical assessment itself typically takes approximately 30 minutes or less
- Applicants should plan for up to four (4) hours total for this phase to allow for check-in, staging, and wait time between participants
- All required events must be completed
- A description of the events will be provided to applicants who advance
- A completed Physical Assessment Acknowledgment, Waiver & Release is required before participation
- For inclement weather or testing-day concerns, call (713) 468-7941
- Panel Interview
Applicants selected to continue may be invited to an individual panel interview coordinated by the Fire Chief. The interview may address technical knowledge, training, work experience, professionalism, communication, and other job-related qualifications. Interviews are expected to last approximately 30 minutes.
Pre-Employment Screening
Applicants selected to proceed after testing and interviews will be required to complete:
- Background investigation
- Pre-employment drug screening
- Medical/physical examination
Applicants will receive instructions if selected for this stage. Continued consideration for employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the required screening.
Selection
Completion of the hiring process does not guarantee employment. Applicants selected for employment will be contacted by Village Fire Department with additional hiring and onboarding information.
Anticipated Start/Hire Date: January 2027
Application Deadline: November 2, 2026
How to Apply
Submit your completed application and supporting documents by:
- Email: careers@villagefire.org
- Mail: Village Fire Department, 901 Corbindale Road, Houston, Texas 77024
- In Person: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Applications must be complete and legible. Incomplete applications or applications missing required documents will not be processed. If additional space is needed, attach a separate sheet identifying your name, the position applied for, and the applicable item number. Retain a copy of your application and supporting documents for your records.