Lateral Lead Paramedic Trainee

City of Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Fort Worth Fire Department is recruiting for a Lateral Entry Lead Paramedic Trainee. The position starts at $28.00 hourly ($64,064 annually during training) and increases to higher annual salaries upon credentialing based on experience. Applications run Oct 2, 2026–Nov 4, 2026 with an exam on Nov 19, 2026.

Eligible candidates must provide email and phone number for notifications. Qualified applicants must hold Paramedic certification and a Texas driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Must be certified as a Paramedic on the date of application.
• Must have worked at least 18 months as a Paramedic providing advanced emergency medical services outside of a hospital setting.
• Valid and Current Driver’s License

Education

Paramedic certification

Job description

LATERAL ENTRY LEAD PARAMEDIC TRAINEE

$ 28.00 hourly ($64,064 annually while in training)

$79,485 annually upon being credentialed for candidates with 18 months - 2 years’ experience

$81,874 annually upon being credentialed for candidates with 2 – 5 years’ experience

$84,345 annually upon being credentialed for candidates with more than 5 years’ experience

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: October 2, 2026 – November 4, 2026

CIVIL SERVICE EXAM DATE: November 19, 2026 @ 6:30PM

Qualified Applicants must provide a valid email address and phone number to receive test notifications.

THE CITY OF FORT WORTH

FIRE DEPARTMENT

Qualifications

• 18- 43 years of age (cannot have reached 44th birthday by November 19, 2026)
• Valid and Current Driver’s License
• MUST be certified as a Paramedic on the date of application
• MUST have worked at least 18 months as a Paramedic providing advanced emergency medical services outside of a hospital setting

Additional Requirements

• Successfully pass a written test, a physical assessment test, a background check, a polygraph examination, a psychological examination, an interview board and a medical / physical examination.

Additional Exam Points

• Military Veteran = Five (5) points with Honorable Discharge per DD214 Member-4
• Must email a copy of DD214 Member 4 to [e-mail] no later than November 18, 2026 @ 6:30PM. Submissions made after the deadline will not be accepted.
• FWISD EMTs = Three (3) points for graduates of a Fort Worth ISD high school who also pass the EMT National Registry.
• Must email a copy of FWISD transcript or diploma along with their National Registry number to [e-mail] no later than November 18, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. Submissions made after the deadline will not be accepted.
• BENEFITS: https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/hr/employees/benefits AND

http://fortworthtexas.gov/fire/

NOTE:

(1) The Civil Service Entry exam will be a live, in-person exam and qualified applicants will be required to report in person on their assigned location, date and time to take the exam. Applicants who may need an ADA reasonable accommodation must contact the Human Resources Department by email at [e-mail] with supporting documentation by October 27, 2026, so that the requested accommodation can be evaluated and arrangements can be made. An accommodation may be provided if the request is supported by appropriate documentation, is reasonable, and does not constitute an undue hardship. If the City does not receive notification and appropriate documentation by October 27, 2026, the City may still provide, but is not obligated to provide, a reasonable accommodation.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: 817-392-8754

FOR APPLICATION ASSISTANCE PLEASE CALL: 817-392-7751

Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex Human Resources Department

505 W. Felix Street 100 Fort Worth Trail

Fort Worth, TX 76115 Fort Worth, TX 76102

Website: http://fortworthtexas.gov/fire/ Website: http://fortworthtexas.gov/hr/

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Conditions of Employment

The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor. The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions. Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. Criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.