Candidate must have A High School diploma or GED and certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – Paramedic and eligible to receive certification through the Texas Department of State Health Services within six (6) months of graduation from Academy. Licenses and Certificates: Texas Class ”C” Driver’s License or equivalent from another state. Texas Class “B” Driver’s License Permit by time of entry into academy. Must obtain certification as a Basic Structural Firefighter through Texas Commission on Fire Protection by time of graduation from the Academy. Licenses and Certificates must be maintained throughout the course of employment. Special Requirements: Must be a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age. Meet El Paso Fire Department pre-appointment standards including a rigid background investigation and a pre-offer medical examination and drug screening. Successful completion of local credentialing at the EMT Paramedic Level within one year of graduation from the academy. |
Participate in classroom lectures, response simulations, live field exercises and other orientation activities, including rigorous physical preparation, written testing and performance evaluations. Involves: Study and practice, as qualified, job related structural firefighting and EMT Paramedic care methods according to established department rules, regulations, protocols and standards including, but not limited to, fire and rescue tactics, ladder operations and hose deployment, hazardous materials awareness, property salvage and security guidelines, safety and survival techniques, self contained breathing apparatus use, patient care, engine and ambulance operation and maintenance. Receive training on related duties, as assigned. Involves: Accurately prepare incident reports, maintain administrative recordkeeping. Become familiar with stations and department organization. Care and safe operation of computer and communications systems. Respond to emergency incidents as instructed by the Training Chief. Attend specialized and periodic training to enhance skills, and maintain certification. |
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Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be invited to take the written examination. Those who receive a passing score on the written examination will be invited to continue through the recruitment process. This process includes our physical agility examination, preliminary screening, background investigation, and interview.
Please Note: Candidates must be successful at each stage to move forward through the process. A pre-offer medical examination and drug screening will also be performed.
The Recruitment Process and CPAT-Candidate Preparation Guide are available for download here. Incentives: Under the 2007 - 2010 Articles of Agreement: The City shall pay monthly, $300 paramedic certification pay to employees who are locally certified as paramedics and have successfully completed structural firefighting training and are certified by the Texas Commission as fire fighters. The City shall pay locally credentialed Paramedics an amount equal to 5% more than the rate the Paramedic would receive pursuant to the Wage Scales, for time actually worked on an ambulance. Please see 2007 - 2010 Articles of Agreement for further details.
New Recruitment: For more information Contact Us.
Test Date: To be announced
Opening Date: July 20, 2009
Closing Date: Continous
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