Longview Fire Department
Firefighter Apprentice II with EMT or
Paramedic or Paramedic Only With
No Fire Certs Application
March 20, 2025 - May 2, 2025
Ready to fulfill your dreams of becoming a Firefighter? We’re looking for individuals who identify with our ideals and can carry out our mission statement in each and every interaction with the citizens of our great community.
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$3,000 sign-on bonus for Paramedics
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48/96 Shift Schedule
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​Apprentice II Pay:
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$57,320.08 without FLSA​
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Firefighter Paramedic Pay Range:​
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$65,253.93 - $79,324.93​ without FLSA and lateral pay DOE
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Minimum Qualifications
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​18 years of age at time of hire
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High school diploma or GED equivalent
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Valid Driver's License
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Paramedic or FF/EMT-B Certification
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Certification for, or able to obtain by time of offer, Firefighter from Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP)
Timeline
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Applications close May 2, 2025​
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Physical Ability Testing begins the week of May 15 and 16, 2025 if needed
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Background investigations will occur
May 9 - May 19, 2025 -
Peer review board will occur June 9 - 13, 2025
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Polygraphs with conditional offers start
June 16 - 27, 2025 -
Projected start date in July
2 Step Process
Step 1: Apply with City of Longview by:
May 2, 2025 - 5:00 pm CST
(MANDATORY)
Step 2: Test and Complete Video Interview with Public Safety Answers by:
May 5, 2025 - 5:00 pm CST
(MANDATORY)
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