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Job Description
Job Summary
Testing Date: May 3rd, 2025
Application Deadline: April 25th, 2025 @ 5:00 p.m.
The Grand Prairie Fire Department is actively looking for 20 dedicated individuals who are motivated, possess integrity and courage, and are committed to safeguarding the lives and property of our Grand Prairie community. Take the first step today and apply to join our Fire department!
The Grand Prairie Fire Department operates on a 48-96 schedule and is currently in the process of finishing the implementation of four-person engine companies.
Essential Job Functions
DD-214
If you have military experience, submit a copy of your DD-214 before the test. T he DD-214 must specifically declare the character of service being “honorable” or an honorable discharge certificate signed by the President of the United States. Only those who pass the writtenexam (scoring 70% or above) will receive an additional five (5) points to their raw score.
Required by the time of hire:- Copy of Birth Certificate
- Copy of High School Diploma or GED
- Copy of Texas Paramedic License/Certificate OR National Registry Paramedic License/Certificate
Note: Obtaining a paramedic license takes about one year. If you do not have it when your name is reached, you will be skipped. However, you may still be considered if you obtain the certification while the list remains active and vacancies exist.
Minimum Qualifications
To be eligible to take the written exam you must:- Be between the ages of 18 and 35. Applicant 36 years of age or older is not eligible for a beginning position as a firefighter.
- Be a U.S. citizen by birth or naturalization OR a permanent resident.
- If you have military experience, submit a copy of your DD-214 before the test. T he DD-214 must specifically declare the character of service being “honorable” or an honorable discharge certificate signed by the President of the United States. Only those who pass the writtenexam (scoring 70% or above) will receive an additional five (5) points to their raw score.
- Copy of Birth Certificate
- Must be a U.S. citizen by birth or naturalization OR a permanent resident and able to read, write, and fluently speak English.
- Copy of High School Diploma or GED
- Copy of Texas Paramedic License/Certificate OR National Registry Paramedic License/Certificate.
- Please be aware that obtaining a paramedic license takes about one year to complete. If you do not possess this certification by the time we reach your name, you will be skipped over. However, you may be considered if you obtain the license/certification if vacancies exist and the list is still active.
- Must be non-user of tobacco products.
Applicant is not Eligible if:
• Motor vehicle records reflect a DWI conviction within three (3) years preceding the date of application or more than two (2) moving traffic violation and/or accidents within twenty-four (24) months preceding the date of application or a currently suspended driver’s license
• Applicants who are found or who admit to using marijuana shall be considered on a case-by-case basis with consideration given to the circumstances, frequency, recency, and legality.
• Has been found or admitted to use of methamphetamines, speed, crank, crack (or any other form of cocaine), steroids or any other controlled substance without a prescription within the last five (5) years.
• Has been found or have admitted to the use of methamphetamines, speed, crank, crack, (or any other form of cocaine) on more than three occasions.
• Has ever used heroin (or any heroin-based substances), opium or PCP, who have ever intentionally used LSD, or who has ever sold or distributed marijuana or any other controlled substance are permanently disqualified.
• Have been found or who admit to abuse of legally obtained prescription medications, or illegal use of prescription medication of another person. Conduct involving abuse and/or misuse of prescription medication shall be considered on a case-by-case basis with consideration given to circumstances and recency.
Additional Information
CPS Study Guide: LINK AND ACCESS TO MATERIALS VALID UNTIL April 25th, 2025. Candidate will be responsible for purchase of study materials.
Email will be sent out for the link.
Physical Agility Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e33nD6X704M
For more information, please visit our online website for frequently asked questions here:
Frequently Asked Questions City of Grand Prairie (gptx.org)
https://linktr.ee/gptxfire
The City offers a full range of benefits for full time employees, including, but not limited to the plans as defined in the Benefits Guide. Summary of Benefits
Closing Date/Time: 4/25/2025 5:00 PM Central -
Special Instructions
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Grand Prairie
Show moreWelcome to the City of Grand Prairie! We Live Life Grand here – about 200,640 residents call Grand Prairie home, and we’re still growing. Grand Prairie is the 16th largest city in Texas and the 125th largest city in the United States, but we still have small town values. We are rated the #1 Best Place to Retire in the U.S., 2nd Happiest City in Texas, 5th Best City for First-Time Home Buyers in Texas, 7th Safest Large City in Texas, and in the Top 50 U.S. Best Place to
Raise a Family!We have attractions that draw almost 10 million visitors a year to:
- Epic Waters Indoor Water Park showcasing 80,000 square feet of year-round water fun referred to as a “cruise ship on land”
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- PlayGrand Adventures (10-acre, all-accessible playground) is an exciting opportunity to provide a safe and fun playground experience for all ages and abilities (open late 2019)
- Firehouse Gastro Park restaurant downtown (conversion of historic Firehouse #1)
- Lone Star Park Thoroughbred Horse Race Track
- The Theatre at Grand Prairie concert venue
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- IKEA, Living Spaces and the Premium Outlet Mall
- Traders Village
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- Epic Central Park, a 172-acre park with five lakes, a Grand Lawn amphitheater, trails and a water and light show
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Grand Prairie recently welcomed more than 50 new restaurants and retail stores along SH 161, and development continues at a brisk pace. The city offers a vibrant lifestyle, with the best parks in the nation, more amenities than most, affordable to affluent housing and friendly neighbors.
City employees work hard to ensure Grand Prairie is known as an organization that creates Raving Fans by delivering world-class service. Our employee family and elected officials constantly live our values, aggressively move toward our vision and are always looking for ways to make the business of running a city even better.The hard work, positive input and optimism of all our city employees all play a key role in our success. We look forward to you joining our
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