Firefighter

Posting Date: August 29 2025

Position: Firefighter two (2) open positions plus a one (1) year hiring eligibility list.

Status: Full-time Employee Salaried Non-Exempt

Shift Schedule: Three shifts 48/96 rotation (after 1-week orientation)

Compensation:

Including the 48/96 scheduled overtime the annual salary is approximately $70786.42.

Base salary is $60737.04/yr.

Closing Date for Applications: Midnight Friday September 12 2025

Start Date: As soon as Possible

Minimum JOB Requirements: (required to test)

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must be 21 years of age
• TCFP Basic Structural Firefighter Certification
• TDSHS Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) Certification
• Courage to be Safe Certificates
• Traffic Incident Management Certificates
• NIMSand 800 Certificates
• Valid Texas Drivers License
• Driving records must comply with departmental driving guidelines and be verified at the background check.

Required Skills:

• Ability to execute all the skills required of a firefighter I and II as defined in the NFPA
• Ability to proficiently execute all the skills required of an EMT-B
• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in English
• Strong team building leadership and interpersonal skills
• Able to work well without supervision
• Able to handle suddenly changing work conditions and assignments
• Working knowledge of emergency operations management and emergency tactics
• Ability to pass Departmental Physical and Respiratory Protection medical examinations
• Ability to pass a drug screen
• Ability to pass the Departments physical ability test

Preferred or Desired Qualifications:

• Texas Drivers License Class B (Firefighter Exempt)
• TCFP Intermediate Advanced Master Structural Firefighter Certification
• TDSHS EMT-A or EMT-P Certification by the Texas Department of Health
• TCFP Driver Operator Certification
• TCFP Driver Operator Aerial Certification
• TCFP Instructor I-III Certification
• TCFP Fire Officer I-IV Certification
• TCFP Fire Investigator Certification
• TCFP Fire Inspector Certification
• Blue Card Incident Command
• Current employment/membership in a career combination or volunteer fire department
• Current status as an engineer operator or officer with a career department
• Hazardous materials rescue or other special operations training and or certifications
• College Education: AS or BS degree in Fire Science or related field

Testing and Hiring Process Steps:

Testing Components

1. Application Process:

• Submit your application resume and cover letter by the deadline.
• The resume must document the above qualifications with any employment history contact information and three work-related references outside the Cypress Creek Fire Department.
• Copies of certificates must be available upon request.
• All applications must be signed and required materials must be submitted online.
• Incomplete applications will be rejected without consideration.

Applications will be reviewed and those applicants meeting the required qualifications will be sent written exam invitations no later than Monday September 15 2025 by 1700 hours.

1. Written Exam:

• The written exam will be scheduled for September 29 2025 promptly at 0900 hours.

• The exam location is Harris County Emergency Services District #13/Cypress Creek Fire Department Station #24 12073 Perry Road Houston Texas 77070.
• Upon successful completion of the written exam (70% passing) the candidate will perform a physical agility test.

Examination Written:

• • Information on the National Firefighter Selection Test (NFST): material is available: Agility Test:
  • The physical agility test will be scheduled directly after both written examination days.
  • The Physical Agility Test consists of the following:
  • Stair Climb Hose Drag Equipment Carry Ladder Raise and Extension Forcible Entry Ceiling Breach and Pull and Rescue.
  • See attached link for the video: successful completion of the physical agility test the candidate will be invited to continue the selection process. This entails setting up an Oral Interview time.
  • Practice days for the Physical Agility Test will be Thursday September 18 2025 at 7:00 PM Saturday September 20 2025 at 10:00 AM and Wednesday September 24 2025 at 2:00 PM.
  • All Practices will be conducted at the Harris County Emergency Services District #13/Cypress Creek Fire Department Station #24 12073 Perry Road Houston Texas 77070

  1. Oral Interview:
  • The oral interviews will be scheduled for:

  October 2 2025 starting at 0900 hours.

  • The Interview Location is Harris County Emergency Services District #13/Cypress Creek Fire Station #22/Admin Office: 11900 Cypress N. Houston Rd. Cypress Texas 77429.
  • After the Interviews are completed the candidates will be scored and graded. The candidates will be notified of the positions on the lists.

  Testing Accommodations:

  • Candidates seeking Examination/Testing/Assessment accommodations within Harris County Emergency Services District 13/Cypress Creek Fire Department (HCESD13/CCFD) with Examination/Testing/Assessments administered on campus are encouraged to make arrangements before testing.
  • Only the previously granted accommodations are made for the tester on the examination/testing/assessment day. If other accommodations are requested of us that have not been previously approved they are not allowed unless deemed appropriate by the Fire Chief or their designee.
  • Any testing accommodation should be submitted before the testing date and as soon as practicable so that the department can reasonably address the accommodation request.
  • All requests for accommodations shall be submitted to
  • Testing will commence at the designated time and site. The doors will promptly lock at the designated test time.

  Questions or Comments:

  All communications streams shall be directed at the Human Resources Department:

  • Harris County Emergency Services Department #13 / Cypress Creek Fire Department

  Phone:

  Email:

  Current Benefits:

  • TCDRS Retirement 7% employee contributions 2:1 employer match 5-year vesting.
  • Health Insurance 100% employee coverage 80% dependent coverage.
  • Employee Life and ADD covered 100%.
  • Vision Dental and Optional Life coverage available at employee expense.
  • AFLAC available first $100 paid by ESD the employee selects plans and coverage.
  • Flex Spending medical and dependent accounts available.
  • Optional 457b pre and post-tax plans.
  • Department paid for short-term and long-term disability.

  Work Location & Conditions:

  Most administrative duties will be in the office. Adverse or potentially hazardous environments will be routinely present during training exercises and/or emergency response operations. With protective clothing and SCBA moderate to heavy lifting will be required.

  Work environment characteristics described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

  While performing the duties of this job the employee may be exposed to weather conditions. However the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

  The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:

  • Making observations
  • Reading and writing
  • Operating assigned equipment
  • Communicating with others.

  Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include but are not limited to the following:

  • Observing fire suppression activities
  • Running walking crouching or crawling during emergency operations
  • Moving equipment and injured/deceased persons
  • Climbing stairs/ladders
  • Walking standing or sitting for extended periods of time
  • Performing lifesaving and rescue procedures
  • Operating assigned equipment
  • Wearing assigned protective clothing and equipment

  Effectively deal with personal danger which may include exposure to:

  • Hazardous chemicals and materials
  • Fumes and smoke
  • Intense heat
  • Electrical hazards
  • Confined or high workplaces

  Questions or Comments:

  • All communications streams shall be directed to the Harris County Emergency Services District 13 Human Resources Department: Phone: Email:

  Disclaimer:

  • The job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all employees responsibilities duties skills and behaviors in this job. It is intended to describe the positions essential functions that a qualified individual must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Harris County Emergency Services District 13 is an equal opportunity employer that promotes a drug-free workplace. Selection for this position will be based on job qualifications without regard to race color sex religion national origin age disability marital status veteran status or any other protected category.
  • Employment is contingent upon passing the Departmental physical drug screens and background check.
  • If an applicant fails to notify of an inability to attend any part of the hiring process they will be ineligible to reapply for future positions for one (1) year.
  • The job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all employees responsibilities duties skills and behaviors in this job. It is intended to describe the positions essential functions that a qualified individual must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Harris County Emergency Services District 13 is an equal-opportunity employer that promotes a drug-free workplace. Selection for this position will be based on job qualifications without regard to race color sex religion national origin age disability marital status veteran status or any other protected category.
  • Employment is contingent upon passing the Departmental physical drug screens and background check.