The following are the minimum requirements for a Non-Certified Firefighter Trainee (FFT):
Must be between 19 and 36 years of age
Must not reach his/her thirty-sixth (36) birthday before receiving the Oath of Office
Completed sixty (60) accredited transferable college hours with a grade of "C" or higher OR Two (2) years of full time (active duty) military service with an honorable discharge
Driving Record: No more than two (2) moving violations within the last 36 th months
Ability to complete Fire and EMT Academy ; Approximately 38 weeks
The following are the minimum requirements for a Certified FF/EMT (CFF):
Must be between 19 and 36 years of age
Must not reach his/her thirty-sixth (36) birthday before receiving the Oath of Office
Texas Commission of Fire Protection Certification (FIRE) - Basic or Higher
Texas Department of State Health Services (EMT) - Basic or Higher
Completed fifteen (15) accredited transferable college hours with a grade of "C" or higher OR if you hold a Fire/EMT Certificate from the State of Texas , we will accept your certificates and Course Completions in lieu of the fifteen (15) college hours.
Ability to complete FastTrack Academy ; approximately 17 weeks
Which do you meet?
If you do not meet either of the minimum requirements and would like to receive more information about the Houston Fire Department's recruiting process please CLICK HERE to submit your inquiry.
SECOND, sign up to take a Civil Service Exam. The HFD's Classified Recruiting Division is giving a minimum of two exams per year. We hold ONE exam for those who meet the minimum requirements for a Non-Certified Fire Fighter Trainee academy and ANOTHER exam for those who meet the minimum requirements for a Certified Fire/EMT Trainee academy.
To view information over the next Civil Service Exam please CLICK HERE.
