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.
• Must be certified as an Emergency Medical Technician (Basic) by the Texas Department of State Health Services
• 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.
• 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 score a minimum of 70% on the written examination.
• 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.