Fire Service Employment
This page contains employment information for Southlake Firefighter/Paramedics. Southlake Fire Services employees perform a variety of duties in public fire and EMS protection, in addition to also performing specialized work for their assigned area of responsibility.
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Qualifications
In order to be considered an applicant must be at least 21 years old, have a High School Diploma or GED, must be licensed by TCFP (Texas Commission on Fire Protection), and hold a Paramedic certification from TDH (Texas Department of Health). Applicants must also possess an appropriate, valid Texas driver's license. There are a number of other factors that would disqualify an individual such as a criminal record, narcotics use, or DWI convictions. For more specific information on these requirements contact Professional Standards Coordinator Lt.
Advancement Opportunities
Firefighters have advancement opportunities to Driver/Engineer, Shift Lieutenant, and Administrative Lieutenant, and can work in areas such as Inspections, Investigations, Public Education, and Technical Rescue.
Salary and Benefits
Starting salary is $3,731.17 (per month) plus benefits and annual increases are typical up to $4,868.33 (per month) after 10 years. There are additional incentives for higher levels of fire commission certifications. Southlake is a member of the Texas Municipal Retirement System and the city matches the Firefighters' 7% contribution 2 to 1. |