About Us
The South Montgomery County Fire Department is a rapidly growing all-career department 30 minutes north of Houston. The district covers approximately 53 square miles with a population of 85,000 plus. Over the last twelve years, the district has grown from one staffed station to six stations. We have exhausted our last several hiring lists and are still growing. There will be advancement opportunities for many more years to come.
In 2014, the District achieved an ISO Class 1 ranking District wide from the Insurance Services Office. We are one of 74 departments in Texas and one of 411 nationwide to receive this recognition
BATTALION CHIEF OF SAFETY AND TRAINING
The South Montgomery County Fire Department seeks a highly motivated, experienced fire service professional to serve as the Battalion Chief of Safety and Training. This is an exceptional opportunity to provide training and leadership to a rapidly growing, progressive fire department.
Benefits include group health, dental, vision, and life/disability insurance package, 12 paid holidays per year, vacation and sick leave plans, pension plan, 457 deferred compensation plan, longevity and non-tobacco and certification incentives
How to Apply
Click here to APPLY For additional information on this opportunity, please contact Fire Chief Troy Koteras at 281-363-3473 or email to employment@mcesd8.org .
Open Application Deadline
On-line application and resume must be received by June 9, 2023 at 1630 hours
FULL-TIME FIREFIGHTER
The South Montgomery County Fire Department / Montgomery County ESD #8, is seeking applications for full- time Firefighter positions, who will work a 24-hour shift on a 9-day rotation, averaging 50 hours per week with (13) Platoon Days (additional scheduled days off). This will be a tested position.
Open Application Deadline
Please check this page periodically for open application dates and deadlines.
How to Apply
Click here to APPLY For additional information on this opportunity, please contact South Montgomery County Fire Department at 281-363-3473 or email to employment@mcesd8.org.
Test Components
Physical Agility Test Instructions Click Here.
Minimum Requirements
Certified Firefighter/EMT
Certified EMT/Firefighter Trainee
Benefits:
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Firefighter 1: Annual Salary: $55,224 Qualification Requirements: TCFP FF basic, TDSHS EMT-Basic. Successfully complete hiring process
Firefighter 2: Annual Salary: $56,408 Qualification Requirements: Must have minimum of 12 months of verified experience verifiable on TCFP
Firefighter 3: Annual Salary: $59,326 Qualification Requirements: Minimum of three (3) years of verifiable experience with TCFP. One (1) A-List course and eight (8) B- List courses not including ICS 100, 200, 700, 701a, 702a, 703a, 704, 800.
Firefighter 4: Annual Salary: $62,262 Qualification Requirements: Minimum of five (5) years of verifiable experience with TCFP. Must have two (2) A-List courses and 20 B-List courses completed.
SMCFD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SMCFD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, political ideas or disability in employment of the provision of services.