Firefighter Entrance Exam - Oct 10, 2026 (8 Openings)

City-of-Grand-Prairie; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Grand Prairie is seeking 8 dedicated firefighter-paramedics to protect lives and property in our community. The department operates on a 48-96 schedule and is completing four-person engine companies.

Eligibility requires birth certificate, HS diploma/GED, and Texas or National Registry paramedic license. Applicants must be 18–35 and U.S. citizen or permanent resident; written exam is required and passes advance to next steps with potential extra points for honorable military service.

Qualifications

• Must be 18–35 years old at the time of written exam.
• Must be a U.S. citizen by birth or naturalization or a permanent resident.

Skills

Integrity

Courage

Motivation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Texas Paramedic License/Certificate OR National Registry Paramedic License/Certificate

Job description

City of Grand Prairie is seeking 8 dedicated firefighter-paramedics to protect lives and property in our community. The department operates on a 48-96 schedule and is completing four-person engine companies.

Eligibility requires birth certificate, HS diploma/GED, and Texas or National Registry paramedic license. Applicants must be 18–35 and U.S. citizen or permanent resident; written exam is required and passes advance to next steps with potential extra points for honorable military service.