Fire Service Careers
At the South Montgomery County Fire Department, we are committed to excellence in emergency services and community safety. Our team of dedicated professionals works tirelessly to protect and serve through a range of specialized roles, from firefighting and emergency medical response to fire prevention and safety education. We offer a dynamic work environment where teamwork, continuous learning, and community engagement are at the heart of what we do. If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference and ready to take on challenging and rewarding responsibilities, we invite you to explore our career opportunities. Join us in our mission to safeguard lives and property and become a part of a respected tradition of service and bravery.
FIREFIGHTER
The South Montgomery County Fire Department is currently seeking a dedicated individual to join our team as a full-time Firefighter. This is an exceptional opportunity to serve in a progressive and rapidly expanding Fire Department committed to excellence and community safety. Ideal candidates will be highly motivated professionals ready to engage in challenging and rewarding work, contributing directly to the protection and aid of our community. Join us in this vital role and make a profound impact every day.
Dates:
Application Deadline: TBD
Anticipated Start Date: TBD
We are not hiring at the moment. Please continue to check this page for future opportunities. Thank you.
For additional information on this opportunity, please contact South Montgomery County Fire Department at 281-363-3473 or email to employment@mcesd8.org.
Minimum Requirements
- Possess a High School Diploma or GED.
- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age with no upper age limit.
- Possess a valid Texas Driver’s license and be able to obtain a Class B license within 90 days of appointment to position. Out-of-State applicants must obtain Texas Driver’s License within 30 days by state law.
- Applicant must pass a criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen and health physical prior to appointment.
Certified Firefighter/EMT
- Possess, at minimum, a Basic Certification for Structural Fire Suppression from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection by hire date. Out-of-State applicants must be in the reciprocity process with TCFP prior to test date, must provide proof and status to the district at time of testing.
- Possess, at a minimum, an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) certification from the Texas Department of State Health Services (TSDHS) by hire date. Out-of-State applicants must be in the reciprocity process with TDSHS prior to test date and must provide proof and status to the district at time of testing.
Certified EMT/Firefighter Trainee
- Possess, at a minimum, an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) certification from the Texas Department of State Health Services (TSDHS) by hire date. Out-of-State applicants must be in the reciprocity process with TDSHS prior to test date and must provide proof and status to the district at time of testing.
- Able to complete 16-week Fire Academy
Benefits:
- Starting salary of $57,968 (depending on experience), based on a 9-day rotation with 13 Platoon Days annually (scheduled days off) to reduce the average workweek to 50 hours.
- Available monthly certification incentives include $100.00 per month/Intermediate, $200.00 per month/Advanced and $300.00 per month/Master TCFP firefighters.
- Longevity incentive of $5.00 per check for each year of service with MCESD8
- Non-tobacco use incentive of $50.00 per month for non-tobacco users.
- Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance are provided for employee and available for family.
- Paid Benefit sick, vacation and holiday time.
- Retirement program through TCDRS based on a 2 ½ contribution rate(7% Employee / 17.5% Employer)
- Deferred compensation plan available
Firefighter 1: Annual Salary: $57,968 Qualification Requirements: TCFP FF basic, TDSHS EMT-Basic. Successfully complete hiring process
Firefighter 2: Annual Salary: $59,229 Qualification Requirements: Must have minimum of 12 months of verified experience verifiable on TCFP
Firefighter 3: Annual Salary: $62,292 Qualification Requirements: Minimum of three (3) years of verifiable experience with TCFP. Three (3) A-List courses and twelve (12) B-List courses.
Firefighter 4: Annual Salary: $65,375 Qualification Requirements: Minimum of five (5) years of verifiable experience with TCFP. Must have two (4) A-List courses and twenty-four (24) 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.