Recruiting

Minimum Qualifications

Must be 18 years old or older.
Must be certified as a basic structural firefighter by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (link).
Must be certified as an Emergency Medical Technician (Basic) by the Texas Department of State Health Services (link).
NOTE: Fire certified within 90 days of gaining EMT certification or EMT certified within 90 days of gaining fire certification.
Must be in good physical condition and weight is in proportion to height.
Must meet the job description requirements for a Portland Fire Department firefighter.
Must pass a drug screening examination.
Must pass an oral interview board.
Must pass the physical agility test (link).
Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Must possess a valid Texas driver’s license and pass the Class B firefighter’s exemption within the first 6 months of hire.
Must successfully pass an investigation of personal history and background to determine suitability for the position of firefighter with the Portland Fire Department.
Must reside within 45 miles / 1 hour drive time of the city limits of Portland.

When positions become available, the Fire Department will post the position at portlandtx.gov/jobs (link).