Do I have to be certified as a Firefighter and a Paramedic?

No, you must be a Basic Firefighter by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) and an Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-Basic) by the TX Department of Health and Human Services (DSHS), or you must be a certified or licensed Paramedic by DSHS.

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1. When is the next civil service test?
2. How can I study for the civil service test?
3. Is there a physical agility test?
4. How long is the hiring process?
5. If I am a certified Firefighter, will you require me to attend another fire academy?
6. If I am a certified or licensed Paramedic, will I have to attend fire academy?
7. Do I have to be certified as a Firefighter and a Paramedic?
8. Do you offer specialty areas such as rescue?
9. What are your shifts?
10. How long do I have to work before I can promote?
11. Is there any financial cost incurred by me upon being hired?
12. What about background packets?