Firefighter 1

Firefighter Career Opportunities

For more information on the hiring process, please contact the South Montgomery County Fire Department at 281-363-3473. You can also email us at employment@mcesd8.org.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: TBD
Application Link: N/A

TEST DATES
Physical Agility & Aptitude Test: TBD
Oral Interviews: TBD
Conditional Job Offers: TBD
Tentative Start Date: TBD

Minimum Requirements

Possess a High School Diploma or GED.
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age with no upper age limit.
Possess a valid Texas Driver's license and be able to obtain a Class B license within 1 year of appointment to position.
Out-of-State applicants must obtain Texas Driver's License within 30 days by state law.
Applicant must pass a criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen and health physical prior to appointment.

Certified Firefighter/EMT

Possess, at minimum, a Basic Certification for Structural Fire Suppression from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection by hire date.
Out-of-State applicants must be in the reciprocity process with TCFP prior to test date, must provide proof and status to the district at time of testing.
Possess, at a minimum, an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) certification from the Texas Department of State Health Services (TSDHS) by hire date.
Out-of-State applicants must be in the reciprocity process with TDSHS prior to test date and must provide proof and status to the district at time of testing.

Benefits

Starting salary of $64,503.66 (depending on experience), based on a 9-day rotation with 13 Platoon Days annually (scheduled days off) to reduce the average workweek to 50 hours.
Available monthly certification incentives include $100.00 per month/Intermediate, $200.00 per month/Advanced and $300.00 per month/Master TCFP firefighters.
Longevity incentive of $5.00 per check for each year of service with MCESD8
Non-tobacco use incentive of $50.00 per month for non-tobacco users.
Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance are provided for employee and available for family.
Paid Benefit sick, vacation and holiday time.
Retirement program through TCDRS based on a 2 ½ contribution rate(7% Employee / 17.5% Employer)
Deferred compensation plan available

Firefighter 1: Annual Salary: $64,503.66
Qualification Requirements: TCFP FF basic, TDSHS EMT-Basic. Successfully complete hiring process

Requirements: High school diploma or GED, minimum 18 years old, valid Texas driver's license (Class B within 1 year), TCFP Basic Firefighter certification, TDSHS EMT-Basic certification, pass criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and health physical

Salary: Annual Salary: $64,503.66

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled