Lateral Lead Paramedic Trainee

cityoffortworth · Fire · Bob Bolen Public Safety Compl

THE CITY OF FORT WORTH FIRE DEPARTMENT LATERAL ENTRY LEAD PARAMEDIC TRAINEE $ 28.00 hourly ($64,064 annually while in training) $79,485 annually upon being credentialed for candidates with 18 months - 2 years’ experience $81,874 annually upon being credentialed for candidates with 2 – 5 years’ experience $84,345 annually upon being credentialed for candidates with more than 5 years’ experience ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS:  October 2, 2026 – November 4, 2026 CIVIL SERVICE EXAM DATE: November 19, 2026 @ 6:30PM Qualified Applicants must provide a valid email address and phone number to receive test notifications. QUALIFICATIONS:           <ul> <li>18- 43 years of age (cannot have reached 44th birthday by November 19, 2026)</li> <li>Valid and Current Driver’s License</li> <li>MUST be certified as a Paramedic on the date of application</li> <li>MUST have worked at least 18 months as a Paramedic providing advanced emergency medical services outside of a hospital setting</li> </ul> ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: <ul> <li>Successfully pass a written test, a physical assessment test, a background check, a polygraph examination, a psychological examination, an interview board and a medical / physical examination.</li> </ul> ADDITIONAL EXAM POINTS: Additional maximum of five (5) points shall be added to a passing exam score as follows: <ul> <li>Military Veteran = Five (5) points with Honorable Discharge per DD214 Member-4</li> <ul> <li>Must email a copy of DD214 Member 4 to <a href="mailto:FWFDHiring@fortworthtexas.gov">FWFDHiring@fortworthtexas.gov</a> no later than November 18, 2026 @ 6:30PM. Submissions made after the deadline will not be accepted.</li> </ul> </ul> <ul> <li>FWISD EMTs = Three (3) points for graduates of a Fort Worth ISD high school who also pass the EMT National Registry.</li> <ul> <li>Must email a copy of FWISD transcript or diploma along with their National Registry number to <a href="mailto:FWFDHiring@fortworthtexas.gov">FWFDHiring@fortworthtexas.gov</a> no later than November 18, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. Submissions made after the deadline will not be accepted.</li> </ul> </ul> <ul> <li>BENEFITS: <a href="https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/hr/employees/benefits">https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/hr/employees/benefits</a> AND</li> </ul>                               <a href="http://fortworthtexas.gov/fire/">http://fortworthtexas.gov/fire/</a> NOTE: (1) The Civil Service Entry exam will be a live, in-person exam and qualified applicants will be required to report in person on their assigned location, date and time to take the exam.  Applicants who may need an ADA reasonable accommodation must contact the Human Resources Department by email at  <a href="mailto:HR_FMLA@fortworthtexas.gov">HR_FMLA@fortworthtexas.gov</a> with supporting documentation by October 27, 2026, so that the requested accommodation can be evaluated and arrangements can be made. An accommodation may be provided if the request is supported by appropriate documentation, is reasonable, and does not constitute an undue hardship. If the City does not receive notification and appropriate documentation by October 27, 2026, the City may still provide, but is not obligated to provide, a reasonable accommodation.   FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL:  817-392-8754 FOR APPLICATION ASSISTANCE PLEASE CALL: 817-392-7751 Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex                                       Human Resources Department 505 W. Felix Street                                                               100 Fort Worth Trail Fort Worth, TX  76115

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