Firefighter Trainee: EMT‑Ready & Field Training

City of El Paso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of El Paso Fire Department seeks candidates for its firefighter academy. Applicants must meet education and experience requirements and obtain certifications (CPR, EMT or higher) by graduation.

The program includes classroom instruction, clinical rotations, field training, and CPAT preparation; successful completion leads to eligibility for hire, contingent on medical exam and background checks. Note: Veteran DD214 is considered; foreign credentials must be evaluated; application details

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or higher, and two (2) years of general work experience or twelve (12) post-secondary semester credit hours in any field of study with a minimum of 2.0 GPA.
• Must meet education and experience requirements by the time of entry into the academy.
• Licenses and Certifications include Texas Class C Driver's License; Texas Class B Driver's License Permit; CPR provider certification; EMT or higher; Basic Structural Firefighter certification by graduation.
• Must be at least 18 years old and meet standards set by TCFP and DSHS; complete rigorous background and medical exam with drug screening; meet special requirements by entry.
• Under immediate supervision, participate in classroom instruction, clinical rotations, and field training to acquire firefighter and basic EMT or higher.
• Test Date: To be announced.
• Applicants encouraged to include all education, experience, and certifications; eligible for conditional offer prior to ranking.

Responsibilities

• Participate in classroom lectures, response simulations, live field exercises, ambulance and hospital clinical rotations, and other activities.
• Includes rigorous physical preparation, written testing, and performance evaluations.
• Respond to emergency incidents as instructed by the Training Chief.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Twelve (12) post-secondary semester credit hours

Education and experience requirements by time of entry into the academy

Texas Class C Driver's License

Texas Class B Driver's License Permit

American Heart Association CPR for Health Care Provider

Basic Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or higher

Basic Structural Firefighter certification

Job description

City of El Paso Fire Department seeks candidates for its firefighter academy. Applicants must meet education and experience requirements and obtain certifications (CPR, EMT or higher) by graduation.

The program includes classroom instruction, clinical rotations, field training, and CPAT preparation; successful completion leads to eligibility for hire, contingent on medical exam and background checks. Note: Veteran DD214 is considered; foreign credentials must be evaluated; application details