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Firefighter/Paramedic
City of Baytown —Baytown, TX
- $84,629 - $104,103 a year
- Overtime
- Clean driving record
- Writing skills
- English
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Paramedic
Harris County ESD No 50 —Channelview, TX
- $82,089.72 - $89,825.76 a year
- Overtime
- Urgent Care
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Part-Time Faculty - Maritime (Firefighter/EMT)
San Jacinto College —La Porte, TX
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- 4 years
- Associate's degree
CERTIFIED FIRE FIGHTER TRAINEE and/or EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
City of Houston, TX —Houston, TX
- $36,114 - $56,862 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Pass drug screening
- Entry level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Service Manager - Security
Allied Universal —Clear Lake, TX
- Overtime
- Military
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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REHIRE Former HFD Classified Members - FIRE FIGHTER
City of Houston, TX —Houston, TX
- $57,027.10 - $80,213.64 a year
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance

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Firefighter/Paramedic

City of Baytown -
Baytown, TX

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Job Details

Full-time
$84,629 - $104,103 a year

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Fire Safety Certification
English
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Firefighting
Driving
Paramedic License

Full Job Description

Job Summary

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:

Applicants must have a completed entrance examination with National Testing Network, with a passing score of 70 points or higher.
Possess an active paramedic certification (through the National Registry or State of Texas)

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.

Duties

Receives calls from dispatcher, responds verbally to emergency calls, reads maps, may drive ambulance to emergency site, uses most expeditious route, and observes traffic ordinances and regulations.
Determines nature and extent of illness or injury, takes pulse, blood pressure, visually observes changes in skin color, makes determination regarding patient status, establishes priority for emergency care, renders appropriate emergency care based on competency level; may administer intravenous drugs or fluid replacement as directed by a physician. May use equipment based upon competency level such as but not limited to, defibrillator, electrocardiograph. Performs endotracheal intubation to open airways and ventilate patients.
Assists in lifting, carrying, and transporting patients to ambulance and on to a medical facility. Reassures patients and bystanders, avoids mishandling patients and undue haste, and searches for medical identification emblems to aid in care. Extricates patients from entrapment, assesses extent of injury, uses prescribed techniques and appliances, radios dispatcher for additional assistance or services, provides light rescue service if required, and provides additional emergency care following established protocols.
Complies with regulations in handling deceased, notifies authorities, arranges for protection of property and evidence at scene. Determines appropriate facility to which patient will be transported, reports nature and extent of injuries or illness to that facility, asks for direction from hospital physician or emergency department. Observes patients en route and administers care as directed by physician or emergency department or according to published protocol. Identifies diagnostic signs that require communication with the facility. Reports verbally and in writing observations about care of patients at scene and in route to facility, provides assistance to emergency staff as required.
Replaces supplies, sends used supplies for sterilization, checks all equipment for future readiness, maintains ambulance in operable condition, ensures ambulance’s cleanliness and orderliness of equipment and supplies, decontaminates vehicle interior, determines vehicle readiness by checking oil, fuel, water in battery and radiator, and tire pressure, maintains familiarity with all specialized equipment.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

Applicants must have a completed entrance examination with National Testing Network, with a passing score of 70 points.
Applicants must have at a minimum a High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
Must possess a valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record. A valid Texas Driver’s License must be obtained prior to appointment.
Must be at least 19 years of age and less than 36 years of age at the time of hire.
Must be able to read and write in English.
Must meet all legal requirements necessary to become eligible for certification by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. Once classified as a firefighter, must possess the Basic Firefighter Certification from the Commission on Fire Protection Personnel Standards and Education.
Will be required to pass all pre-employment tests before hire.
Must be a United States citizen.
All applicants for this position must possess an active paramedic certification through the National Registry or State of Texas.
Applicants must provide the Paramedic license number issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services or the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
If the Applicant has service in any military service, a copy of the DD214 is required. The applicant must have an honorable discharge and attach a copy of their DD214 to the application. The application will be incomplete and rejected if the DD214 is not attached.
Applicants who are already Firefighter/Paramedics must possess an active fire certification through TCFP or eligible for TCFP through IFSAC reciprocity.
Applicants must meet the minimum standards for certification of a firefighter (fire protection personnel) pursuant to the provisions of the Texas Government Code, Chapter 419, and the rules of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection which are in effect at the time of the examination and appointment.
Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) – a candidate must successfully pass the CPAT during the hiring process. If an applicant has a current, valid CPAT, the applicant will not need to take the Baytown PAT.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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.

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