Firefighter-EMT Full Time

Lindentx; Whitehouse (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14 holidays

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

TMRS retirement

Job summary

City of Whitehouse is accepting applications for Firefighter/EMT to join our dedicated team. This position operates on a 24 on/48 off schedule with a 6‑month probation before permanent status and reports to the Fire Chief.

Responsibilities include fire suppression, medical care, vehicle/equipment checks, and reporting. Minimum qualifications include 18+, HS diploma, TCFP Basic Structural Firefighter, Texas EMT‑B+, a Texas license, and a valid CDL within 3 months.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old at date of application.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• TCFP Basic Structural Firefighter certification is required.
• Texas DSHS EMT-B or higher certification is required.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License and obtain a Class B CDL within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fire, rescue and medical calls and perform duties of a professional firefighter/EMT.
• Perform firefighting activities including hose lines, ladders, and vehicle extrication.
• Provide emergency medical care per medical protocol.
• Daily inspection of emergency vehicles and equipment.
• Complete required fire/EMS call reports.
• Deliver public education and fire prevention programs.
• Maintain certifications via continuing education and training.
• Participate in pre-incident planning, inspections, PPE testing, and hose testing.
• Must be available for call back tours of duty.

Skills

Firefighting

EMT-B

Driver's license

CDL-B

Physical endurance

Education

High School Diploma

TCFP Basic Structural Firefighter

EMT-B or higher

Job description

FIREFIGHTER/EMT

Definitions & Duties:

The applicant must be available to work a flexible schedule that shall include weekends and holidays.A standard 24 on/48 off type schedule. The successful applicant will be hired on a 6-month probationary period before becoming a permanent employee assigned to the position. The applicant will report to the Fire Chief and command staff.

The duties of the employee will be subject to but not limited to the following:

• Respond to fire, rescue and medical calls and perform duties of a professional firefighter/EMT.
• Performs firefighting activities including laying and connecting hose lines; directing fire streams; raising and climbing ladders; other fire suppression activities; operation of power tools; performing forcible entry; salvage and overhaul; ventilation of heat and smoke; vehicle extrication.
• Provide emergency medical care per medical protocol.
• Daily inspection of emergency vehicles and associated equipment.
• Entry and completion of required fire/EMS call reports.
• Perform routine public education and fire prevention programs.
• Maintain fire and EMS certifications via continuing education program and department training.
• Participate in the following programs: pre- incident planning, company fire inspections, PPE testing program, hose testing program and other operations programs assigned.
• Accessible to work call back tours of duty.
• Other duties as assigned by the Fire Chief

Employee Pay and Benefits:

• Starting salary range depending on experience $57,664.15. Experience is based on paid professional experience up to 5 years lateral transfer. This position is 24/48 work schedule and is based on an average of 2,912 hours of work per year, with 2,674 hours being at regular time and 238 hours of overtime.
• The City offers excellent benefits including 14 paid holidays, transfer of vacation time, sick leave, 100% medical, and vision, dental, life options, disability insurance, and 2:1 contribution to TMRS retirement.

Employment Process:

• Submission of completed employment application, resume and letter of intent.
• Successful completion of department physical agility test.
• Criminal background inquiry
• Verified valid qualifying certifications
• Oral Panel Interview
• Fire Chief Interview
• Fire Chief’s Conditional Job Offer

The City of Whitehouse is accepting applications for Firefighter/EMT. Applications may be obtained from the city website (www.whitehousetx.org/jobs) or picked up at City Hall, 101 Bascom Rd. Whitehouse, Texas 75791.

• Application/Certifications may be submitted in digital format to: [e-mail]
• Application/Certifications may be submitted by mail to: City of Whitehouse 101 Bascom Road Whitehouse, Texas 75791

All applications and certifications must be received by 4:00 pm on Friday October 30, 2026

PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST

November 4th 10:00 am

ORAL PANEL INTERVIEWS

November 16th-19th TBD

FIRE CHIEF INTERVIEWS

Interview Schedule TBD

The City of Whitehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age at date of application
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• TCFP (Texas Commission on Fire Protection) Basic Structural Firefighter
• Texas DSHS (Department of State Health Services) EMT-B or higher
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License. Must obtain a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s license within three (3) months of employment.

Physical Qualifications:

• Prolonged standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Stretching, bending, pushing, stooping, climbing, crouching, and crawling.
• Must be able to perform physical activities such as lifting light and heavy objects at times over 100 pounds and the occasional climbing of ladders.
• The work is often completed in dangerous, highly stressful indoor and outdoor situations that expose the incumbent to hot, cold and inclement weather, heights, contagious and infectious diseases, and noisy environments. Work requires the use of heavy protective clothing and devices such as air packs, masks, helmets, and surgical gloves.