🚑EMSActively Hiring
Houston Fire Department EMS (HFD EMS)
📍 Houston, TX
Salary Range
$50,000–$80,000
Entry Exam
NREMT Paramedic
Timeline
3–8 months
Hiring Status
Actively Hiring
💪 Physical Standards
HFD EMS physical standards. Must pass pre-employment physical and agility test.
📋 Background Requirements
- ✓18 years or older
- ✓High school diploma or GED
- ✓NREMT Paramedic certification
- ✓Valid Texas Paramedic license
- ✓Valid driver's license
- ✓No felony convictions
⏱️ Hiring Timeline
3–8 months
📌 Notes & Context
Houston EMS is integrated with HFD. Strong pension and benefits. Texas Paramedic license required.
💰 Compensation & Benefits
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$50,000
5-Year Salary
$64,000
10-Year Salary
$80,000
Pension
Defined Benefit (pension)
Vests at 10 years
Health Insurance
full
Dental & Vision
✓ Included
Vacation Days/yr
10 days
Sick Days/yr
12 days
Uniform Allowance
$700/year
Estimated Take-Home Pay
~$3,100/mo (starting, after deductions)
⚠️ Estimate — verify with HFD. Texas no state income tax. Integrated with fire department.
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