The Houston Fire Department is the third largest fire department in the United States, responsible for preserving life and property through prevention and enforcement, public education, pre-hospital emergency care and transportation, and fire control.
Location
Houston, TX • 2 Locations
Phone
832-394-6600
hfdhiringprocess@houstontx.gov
The Houston Fire Department is the third largest fire department in the United States, responsible for preserving life and property through prevention and enforcement, public education, pre-hospital emergency care and transportation, and fire control.
Location
Houston, TX • 2 Locations
Phone
832-394-6600
hfdhiringprocess@houstontx.gov
Choose from available first responder training programs.
A paramilitary program for members with existing Fire and/or EMT certifications. Training duration varies based on certifications held: approximately 6 weeks for both Fire & EMT certification, or approximately 6 months for EMT certification only.
A paramilitary program for members with existing Fire and/or EMT certifications. Training duration varies based on certifications held: approximately 6 weeks for both Fire & EMT certification, or approximately 6 months for EMT certification only.
280 hours of EMT School including classroom and clinical rotations. Cadets are taught Texas Department of Health curriculum and must pass a certification test to become certified EMTs. Course content is taught by Houston Community College instructors.
280 hours of EMT School including classroom and clinical rotations. Cadets are taught Texas Department of Health curriculum and must pass a certification test to become certified EMTs. Course content is taught by Houston Community College instructors.
A paramilitary program for members without background as firefighter or EMT. Cadets complete Fire (basic) certification and EMT (Basic) certification with the Houston Fire Department. Includes fire school, EMT school, and daily physical ability training.
A paramilitary program for members without background as firefighter or EMT. Cadets complete Fire (basic) certification and EMT (Basic) certification with the Houston Fire Department. Includes fire school, EMT school, and daily physical ability training.
EMS offers paramedic classes at various times throughout the year. Firefighters/EMTs can apply for this program after completing the academy.
EMS offers paramedic classes at various times throughout the year. Firefighters/EMTs can apply for this program after completing the academy.
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Sorted by distance, within 75 miles.
Administrators at Houston Fire Department can claim this organization to manage waitlists, enroll students, accept payments, host learning modules and more — all in one place.