Find & Apply For Firefighter Jobs in Coppell, Texas

Answer the call. Serve with purpose. Strengthen our community. As a City of Coppell Firefighter/Paramedic, you'll serve people when they need you most—providing advanced emergency medical care, responding to fires and rescues, and helping keep our community safe, prepared, and connected. Coppell Fire is one of a small number of departments in Texas to hold both a Class 1 ISO rating and Texas Fire Chiefs Association Best Practices recognition—a reflection of our commitment to the community we serve and those who serve on our team. Here, service goes beyond the call. It means being ready, investing in your team, continuing to grow, and earning the trust of our community every day. If serving others is what calls you to this work, we invite you to bring that commitment to Coppell. Opportunity Description Fire Recruit is a temporary status for new employees while they complete their requirements to becoming a fully certified Firefighter/Paramedic. Firefighter/Paramedic is a status for employees who are fully certified. To view the full scope of this opportunity, including essential job functions, CLICK HERE ! Anticipated Opportunity Timeline Dates are anticipated and may be adjusted as the hiring process progresses. August 21-October 11: Applications will be reviewed throughout the posting period, and qualified candidates may receive CPAT invitations prior to the application deadline. October 19-23: Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT). Candidates who successfully complete the CPAT may advance to the interview process. October 26-30: Panel Interviews. November 2-6: Selection & Candidate Notifications. Pay Structure This opportunity is non-exempt and budgeted on a Step Plan.

Fire Recruit:

Starting Annualized Salary of $77,250

Firefighter/Paramedic:

$5,000.00 Sign-On Bonus! Step 1- Starting Annualized Salary of $87,375•Includes $2,400

Paramedic Certification Qualifications:

The City of Coppell Fire Department is currently accepting applications for our Firefighter/Paramedic opportunity that meet the following eligibility requirements: High School Diploma/GED 18+ Years of Age Valid State of Texas Class C Driver's License or ability to transfer to Class C Driver's License upon relocation with a good driving record Ability to pass an annual physical agility test, and maintain your paramedic and firefighter certifications.

Fire Recruit:

Paramedic Only that needs Fire Academy Sponsorship Texas Department of State Health Services or National Registry Certification/License as an EMT-P Firefighter/EMT enrolled in Paramedic School Texas Commission on Fire Protection Firefighter Certification or IFSAC seals for NFPA firefighters 1 & 2 Texas Department of State Health Services or National Registry Certification/License as an EMT Proof of enrollment in a Paramedic class with the date of completion. Can be an FF/EMT not enrolled in Paramedic school yet but is enrolled in paramedic school by hire.

Firefighter/Paramedic:

Fully Certified Firefighter/Paramedic Texas Commission on Fire Protection Firefighter Certification or IFSAC seals for NFPA firefighters 1 & 2 Texas Department of State Health Services or National Registry Certification/License as an EMT-P For application support, contact the Employee Experience Team by calling 972-304-3699