🔥FireActively Hiring
Houston Fire Department (HFD)
📍 Houston, TX
Salary Range
$55,000–$85,000
Entry Exam
HFD Firefighter Exam + CPAT
Timeline
6–12 months
Hiring Status
Actively Hiring
💪 Physical Standards
CPAT required. Texas NFPA 1001 certification via HFD academy.
📋 Background Requirements
- ✓At least 18 years old
- ✓High school diploma or GED
- ✓Valid Texas driver's license
- ✓No felony convictions
- ✓EMT-Basic certification preferred
⏱️ Hiring Timeline
6–12 months
📌 Notes & Context
HFD is actively hiring. ~4,000 personnel. NFPA 1001 certification earned during academy. Strong pension through HFRRF.
💰 Compensation & Benefits
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$55,000
5-Year Salary
$70,000
10-Year Salary
$85,000
Pension
Defined Benefit (pension)
Vests at 10 years
Health Insurance
full
Dental & Vision
✓ Included
Vacation Days/yr
10 days
Sick Days/yr
15 days
Uniform Allowance
$800/year
Estimated Take-Home Pay
~$3,500/mo (starting, after deductions)
⚠️ Estimate — verify with department. HFRRF pension. Texas no state income tax.
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