Lateral Lead Paramedic Trainee — Path to Credentialed Lead

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

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.