Entry Level Firefighter

City of Missouri City•Missouri City, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position in the Missouri City Fire & Rescue Services (MCFRS). After one year of employment, the position becomes a classified civil service position. The firefighter protects life and property by responding to fires, medical emergencies, rescues, and other incidents; performing public education and community risk reduction activities; and maintaining stations, apparatus, and equipment in accordance with the fire department’s mission and values. The position is under the immediate supervision of an assigned Fire Lieutenant and receives general supervision from the Battalion Chief through the chain of command. The employee is subject to 24-hour recall. The written examination is scheduled for Friday, December 11, 2026. Only candidates officially invited by Human Resources may participate. The invitation-only Agility Test is tentatively scheduled for Friday, December 11, 2026, following the written examination, weather permitting. If weather prevents the test, it will take place Saturday, December 12, 2026, at Public Safety Headquarters – Fire Station 1, 3849 Cartwright Road, Missouri City, Texas 77459.

Requirements

Valid Texas driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
High school diploma or GED.
Basic Firefighter Certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
Basic Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification by the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) or National Registry.
Completion of the Operations Firefighter Orientation Program.
Credential training and approval from the Department’s Medical Director appropriate to the employee’s EMS certification level.
Compliance with the department career development program.
Knowledge of modern fire suppression, rescue, EMS support operations, firefighter safety, and emergency scene accountability practices.
Knowledge of department policies, applicable laws, ordinances, and operating guidelines related to emergency response and public service delivery.
Ability to follow lawful orders, function effectively within the chain of command, and work cooperatively in a team-based station environment.
Ability to communicate clearly, document accurately, complete report writing and records documentation, manage radio communications, and maintain incident scene accountability.
Ability to inspect, clean, test, and maintain assigned equipment and identify and report readiness or safety deficiencies.
Ability to interact professionally with the public, patients, coworkers, and allied agencies while supporting public education and customer service.

Responsibilities

Respond to fires, medical emergencies, rescues, hazardous conditions, and other emergency incidents, performing suppression, rescue, EMS, scene support, and mitigation functions in accordance with department procedures, certification level, and applicable protocols.
Provide emergency medical care consistent with Texas certification, Medical Director credentialing, department policy, and approved clinical guidelines; assist with patient movement, treatment, and related documentation.
Safely operate department tools, equipment, and authorized vehicles, including medical response and support vehicles, in accordance with law, policy, and training.
Safely drive light-duty Medical Response vehicles to and from emergency incidents in accordance with law, policies, and training.
Accurately and promptly complete incident reports, EMS records, check sheets, logs, and other required documentation.
Participate in daily station, apparatus, and equipment inspections and maintain the readiness of assigned apparatus, quarters, PPE, SCBA, hose, appliances, and related equipment.
Perform routine station maintenance and housekeeping, report deficiencies, and complete minor maintenance and work orders to maintain a safe, clean, and operational environment.
Participate in public education and community risk reduction activities, including fire and life safety presentations, smoke alarm initiatives, pre-fire planning, and other outreach assignments.
Attend and successfully complete required training, drills, continuing education, and department development activities; assist with company-level training, department pre-planning, and employee development as assigned.
Maintain awareness of and comply with City policies, civil-service rules, department policies, standard operating guidelines, safety requirements, and chain-of-command expectations.
Provide operational input, research, and manpower support for departmental initiatives intended to improve service delivery, readiness, and community outcomes.
Maintain personal physical fitness and participate in on-duty physical fitness activities.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Respond when subject to 24-hour recall.