Firefighter Trainee

Job Description

Requirements

MOS Code: None

Education and Experience : High School Diploma, GED or higher, and two (2) years of general work experience or twelve (12) post-secondary semester credit hours in any field of study with a minimum of 2.0 GPA. Must meet education and experience requirements by the time of entry into the academy.

Licenses and Certifications : Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state. Texas Class "B" Driver's License Permit or equivalent issued by another state at the time of entry into the academy. Certified by the American Heart Association in Health Care Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation upon entry into the academy. Certification as a Basic Emergency Medical Technician or higher through the Texas Department of State Health Services and as a Basic Structural Firefighter through the Texas Commission on Fire Protection by time of graduation from the Academy.

Special Requirements : Must be a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age and meet all standards set forth by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection and Department of State Health Services. Meet El Paso Fire Department pre-appointment standards, including a rigid background investigation and a comprehensive medical examination with drug screening. Must meet special requirements by the time of entry into the academy.

General Purpose

Under immediate supervision, participate in assigned classroom instruction, clinical rotations, and field training designed to acquire certification as a firefighter and basic emergency medical technician or higher.

Typical Duties

Participate in classroom lectures, response simulations, live field exercises, ambulance and hospital clinical rotations, and other activities. Includes: rigorous physical preparation, written testing, and performance evaluations. Involves: Study and practice job related structural firefighting, and basic and/or paramedic advanced emergency medical care methods according to established department rules, regulations, protocols and standards; including, but not limited to fire and rescue tactics, patient care, safety and survival techniques, ladder operations and hose deployment, engine and ambulance operation and maintenance, self-contained breathing apparatus use, hazardous materials awareness, station and company familiarization, computer and communications systems procedures, property salvage and security guidelines, and incident reporting and administrative recordkeeping. Respond to emergency incidents as instructed by the Training Chief.

General Information

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Test Date: To be announced.

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Note: Applicants are encouraged to include all relevant education, experience, and/or certifications in their application, as these qualifications may make them eligible for a conditional job offer prior to the formal ranking process, provided they meet all program requirements.

The City of El Paso may apply up to 12 additional points for military service; a DD214 member 4 form must be attached to your application for review and determination of eligibility. The additional points will change your ranking on the eligibility list!

Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be invited to take the written examination. Those who receive a passing score on the written examination and meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligible list.

Candidates on the eligible list may not be certified for hire until successful completion of the Candidate Physical Agility Test, comprehensive background investigation, and oral board interview. Applicants will be scheduled according to their rank on the eligible list. The number of applicants scheduled to move forward will depend on the number of vacancies available.

Candidates must be successful at each stage to move forward through the process. A conditional offer of employment will be given to those selected pending successful medical examination and drug screening results.

You can see a video about this position with the Fire Department by clicking on the following link: El Paso Fire Department Recruitment - YouTube .

Note: The CPAT - Candidate Preparation Guide is available for download here .

Note: Military veterans must submit DD form 214(s) member 4 at time of application to qualify for veterans points.

Note: Please note: Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.

A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.

To qualify for this position, the required educatio n , experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.

The City of El Paso is a self-insured entity with a third party administrator for medical benefits. City of El Paso employees can select voluntary dental, vision, life, and disability coverage from Safeguard and Concordia Dental, Block Vision, ING Life Insurance and UNUM Disability Insurance. Employees also have the option to participate in a Flexible Spending Account (medical and dependent care). Employees have the option to become members at EP Fitness and pay for their monthly gym membership fees through payroll deductions. Employees also have access to an employee assistance program at no cost through Access EAP.

Fire Trainees are covered under the City's Worker's Compensation and Unemployment Insurance Programs.

Per the Fire Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) temporary employees, are eligible for Fire fighters Health Insurance after 60 days of service.

Closing Date/Time: 8/28/2026 11:59 PM Mountain