Firefighter/Paramedic

The City of Cedar Hill, Texas has immediate positions to fill!
Written Test and Physical Agility Scheduled for June 8, 2026Anticipated Hire Date: August 10, 2026

The Cedar Hill Fire Department is dedicated to providing excellent service to our community and making a difference in the lives of the people we serve. We know that through our interventions we are enhancing and changing our community, One life at a time. We are an all hazards Fire Department. We proudly provide services in Fire Suppression, Emergency Medical Services (Advanced Life Support), Rescue Services, Fire Prevention, Public Education, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and Disaster Mitigation.
The Fire Department provides these services through our 4 fire stations and fire administration. We have 78 personnel ready to serve and take pride in our service delivery. Are you ready to join our team? Apply now!
Salary Structure

• Lateral entry available (restrictions apply).
• Firefighter/Paramedic salary range: $76,920 - $96,677/yr + FLSA and Cert Pay
• Recruit: $69,707 - $74,679/yr
• Additional pay available for advanced certifications and education!
• TMRS Retirement Plan (Employee contributes 7% pre-tax, City provides 2 to 1 matching, vesting after 5 years, with option of retirement, at any age, with 20 years of service).
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plans available through MissionSquare and Nationwide.
• Click here to learn more!

Hiring Process

• Written exam and physical agility course - scheduled for June 8, 2026
• Background Investigation
• Oral Interview Board
• Polygraph Exam
• Chief's Interview
• Psychological Exam
• Physical Exam and Drug Screen
• Final Chief's Interview
• Anticipated hire date for new hires: August 10, 2026

• Ability to perform firefighting and fire prevention activities in protecting life and property.
• Successfully maintain and operate firefighting apparatus and equipment.
• Provide medical assistance and Advanced Life Support first responder pre-hospital emergency medical care and assistance to victims.
• Perform minor station maintenance.
• Participate in a variety of training to maintain skills.

Want more info?Contact the Recruiting Team via email atCedarhillrecruit@cedarhilltx.comor call 972-291-1011!

• High school diploma or GED required.
  
  
• Candidates must be at least 19 years of age.
  
  
• Candidates must possess a valid driver's license. Candidates that do not possess a Class B Texas license must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Class B license.
  
  
• To be eligible for this application process, candidates must meet one of the following certification requirements:
  • TCFP Certified Firefighterwith Texas Department of Health Services EMT certification
    OR
  • TCFP Certified Firefighterwith Texas Department of Health Services Paramedic certification
    OR
  • Texas Department of Health Services Paramedic Certification or National Registry Paramedic Certification
    OR
  • Be currently enrolled in a national registry paramedic program.
    
    
• Texas Commission on Fire Protection Certification preferred but not required. Candidates not currently certified will be sent to the Fire Academy.
  
  
• Out of State Candidates may be considered, if Paramedic Certified, and the state in which they are currently certified offers reciprocity with Texas.
  
  
• Candidates must upload proof of certification or national registry paramedic program enrollment to the online application to receive further consideration.
  
  

Applicants must complete an online application at www.cedarhilltx.com/jobs, and attach all relevant documentation and certification(s) such as:

• All relevant Fire and Paramedic certifications, including state certifications and/or national registry.
• DD214 Member-4 Copy or NGB22, if you served in the US Military or State National Guard

If you are having trouble with the NEOGOV Applicant tracking site, please call the NEOGOV technical support number at 1-855-524-5627.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Cedar Hill will make every reasonable effort to accommodate your needs. For any special requests, please call Human Resources at 972-291-5100, ext 1050.

The City of Cedar Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of genetic information in compliance with GINA, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, age, or disability in hiring, conditions, or termination of employment. Final applicants for employment with the City of Cedar Hill are subject to drug testing and background screening.

CITY OF CEDAR HILL
285 Uptown Blvd Bldg #100
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
972-291-5100