Firefighter Trainee: EMT & Fire Training

The City of El Paso Texas; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Worker's Compensation & Unemployment

Firefighters Health Insurance after 60

Voluntary Health Coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Gym membership eligibility

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The City of El Paso Texas invites applicants to join the Fire Academy program. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and meet education/experience requirements by entry. The role involves classroom instruction, rotations, and field training to obtain firefighter/EMT certification.

Formal licensing requirements include state driver licenses and CPR/EMT certifications, with a detailed background and medical exam process. Applicants should prepare for a rigorous selection process.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of general work experience or twelve college credits with 2.0 GPA.
• Must meet education and experience by entry into the academy.
• No specific software or tooling required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in classroom instruction, clinical rotations, and field training to acquire firefighter/EMT certification.
• respond to emergency incidents and follow Training Chief guidance.
• complete evaluations, drills, and protocol adherence.

Skills

General work experience

Education

High School Diploma / GED

12 college credits

Job description

The City of El Paso Texas invites applicants to join the Fire Academy program. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and meet education/experience requirements by entry. The role involves classroom instruction, rotations, and field training to obtain firefighter/EMT certification.

Formal licensing requirements include state driver licenses and CPR/EMT certifications, with a detailed background and medical exam process. Applicants should prepare for a rigorous selection process.