The City of Baytown's Entrance Exam Process for Firefighter/Paramedic is completed exclusively through National Testing Network (NTN).
You must have a passing score of 70 or higher on the National Testing Network (NTN) exam before submitting your application.
We are accepting applications for Firefighter/Paramedics. This position is open to Firefighters who are also Paramedics - and open to Paramedics who want to become Firefighter/Paramedic (we put you through Fire School). Deadline to apply is September 30, 2026, by 5:00 P.M. Preference will be given to dual certified applicants (both a Firefighter and a Paramedic).
Applicants who are Firefighters and Paramedics (dual certified) must meet the following before starting the online application process:
Applicants must have a completed entrance examination with National Testing Network, with a passing score of 70 points or higher.
Applicants must provide their Paramedic license number issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services or the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) – If a candidate has successfully passed the CPAT and holds a valid certification, the candidate does not need to take the Baytown PAT.
Fire Certification - Possess an active fire certification (through TCFP or eligible for TCFP through IFSAC reciprocity)
Applicants who are certified Paramedics and want to become Firefighter/Paramedics must meet the following before starting the online process:
Communication - Throughout the hiring process communication will be conducted via email and text message. Applicants should add
[email protected] to their email safe sender list to avoid missing any communication provided by the City of Baytown.
Skilled in handling emergencies utilizing all Basic and Advanced Life Support equipment and skills in accordance with all behavioral objectives in the DOT/EMT Basic, EMT-I curriculum, and the EMT-P curriculum. Ability to communicate verbally via telephone and radio equipment; ability to lift, carry, and balance up to 125 pounds (250 pounds with assistance); ability to interpret written, oral and diagnostic form instructions; ability to use good judgment and remain calm in high-stress situations; ability to be unaffected by loud noises and flashing lights; ability to function efficiently throughout an entire work shift without interruption; ability to calculate weight and volume ratios and read small print, both under life threatening time constraints; ability to read English language manuals and road maps; accurately discern street signs and address numbers; ability to interview patient, family members, and bystanders; ability to document in writing all relevant information in prescribed format in light of legal ramifications of such; ability to converse in English with coworkers and hospital staff as to status of patient. Good manual dexterity, with ability to perform all tasks related to highest quality patient care. Ability to bend, stoop, and crawl on uneven terrain. Ability to work in low light and confined spaces. Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public.
Here at the City of Baytown, in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you bring. We strive to provide a workplace where differences are honored, with a workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we serve.
Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work overtime. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services.
Overall Position Strength Demands
Very Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
