Firefighter/ EMT

Join Our Team of Heroes: Ignite Your Passion Serve with Courage!

The City of Pearland TX is hiring passionate and dedicated fulltime Firefighters/EMTs (Paramedic preferred) to enhance and lead key aspects of our Fire Departments daily operations. Are you a dynamic compassionate leader Do you thrive in a fastpaced environment If so this opportunity could be PEARfect for you!

Eligible Candidates include:

• Firefighter/EMTP
• Firefighter/AEMT
• Firefighter/EMTB
• Paramedic

Firefighter/EMT (Paramedic Preferred) earns a competitive hourly rate of $24.78$26.29 based on average 2756 hours (depending on qualifications) and can potentially earn 8hours of overtime for 18 cycles per year. Additionally the city pays all premiums for our employees dental longterm disability protection and life insurance plus the majority portion of the medical premium for employees and their dependents. We also offer a retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 employer match life insurance disability access to the citys recreation fitness center employee assistance program educational assistance 11 paid holidays and 1 designated paid holiday (24 hours) paid vacation sick leave and an active wellness program focusing on physical mental and financial health.

ABOUT THE CITY OF PEARLAND

Pearland is one of the fastest growing cities in Texas due to affordable housing outstanding schools safe neighborhoods and superb quality of life. Ranked as one of the top ten safest cities in Texas Pearland residents know their families are safe and secure in the community and surrounding areas. Our close proximity to Houston just a short 20minute drive to downtown allows residents to experience all the city has to offer including professional sports worldclass cultural amenities and recreation.

Employees of the City of Pearland use multidirectional communication and crossfunctional teams to promote a greater understanding of the organization by employees at all levels. We have created a culture of continuous learning that encourages and supports employee development and growth. Our work environment is one where innovation is not only supported but encouraged.

Qualified candidates will be contacted and invited to test. Testing will be held at the Fire Administration Building located at 2703 Veterans Drive Pearland TX 77584.

• Optional PAT Runthrough (Practice) at Fire Training Field (2703 Veterans Drive Pearland TX 77584): 6/19/2025 at 9:00am.
• Written Test at Fire Admin Building (2703 Veterans Drive Pearland TX 77584): 6/28/2025 at 8:00am (doors close at 8am and no applicant will be allowed entry after this time).
• PAT to be conducted at 1:00pm following the Written Test on 6/28/2025.
• OutofState Applicant Interview Panel to be conducted after successful passing of the Written Test on 6/28/2025.
• InState Interview Panel at Fire Admin Building (2703 Veterans Drive Pearland TX 77584): (dates dependent on number of qualified candidates).

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications outlined below to be considered for employment:

• Valid Drivers License (Texas Drivers License will be required within 60 days of hire.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Texas Commission on Fire Protection Basic Firefighter Certification or IFSAC SEAL if from another state
• Texas Department of State Health Services Emergency Medical Certification or National Registry if from another state
• Must be able to pass an online behavioral assessment written test physical agility test interviews background investigation NFPA physical and drug screen and breathe alcohol screening.

Please visit the link below for requirements on transferring to Texas from an IFSAC jurisdiction.

*See attached job description for job duties/responsibilities.