Fire & Rescue Officer Trainee - EMT Training Path

Dallas City Hall; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dallas seeks a Fire & Rescue Officer Trainee (Q1) to begin training at the Fire-Rescue Academy. This is a full-time trainee position designed to develop the skills required to become a Fire and Rescue Officer, including EMT training and certification by the Texas State Commission on Fire Protection.

The program is limited to 18 months. Applicants must meet age, driving, and background requirements and may qualify via college credit, military service, or TSIA completion.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and not have reached 36 on the date the civil service examination is given.
• Pass physical ability test approved by the civil service board and administered by Dallas Fire-Rescue or its designee.
• Have demonstrated safe driving habits and be qualified to drive a motor vehicle in Texas.
• For any completed military service, a designation of honorable or uncharacterized discharge as indicated on separation documents.
• Meet one of the following qualifications: 45 semester hours college credit with a C average or better; 36 months active military service with honorable or uncharacterized discharge; or TSIA passing score within the last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Attends formal courses to gain theoretical and practical knowledge in fire suppression and emergency medicine.
• Performs other related duties, including special projects as requested.
• Regular, reliable and punctual attendance is an essential function of the job.

Skills

Physical ability to perform duties

Safe driving

Compliance with rules

Teamwork

Education

45 semester hours college credit

36 months active military service

TSIA score within last 12 months

Job description

The City of Dallas seeks a Fire & Rescue Officer Trainee (Q1) to begin training at the Fire-Rescue Academy. This is a full-time trainee position designed to develop the skills required to become a Fire and Rescue Officer, including EMT training and certification by the Texas State Commission on Fire Protection.

The program is limited to 18 months. Applicants must meet age, driving, and background requirements and may qualify via college credit, military service, or TSIA completion.