Salary: See Position Description
Location : City of Coppell Town Center, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: FDFFP 082126
Department: FIRE
Opening Date: 08/21/2026
Closing Date: 10/11/2026 5:00 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Opportunity Description- Fire Recruit is a temporary status for new employees while they complete their requirements to becoming a fully certified Firefighter/Paramedic.
- Firefighter/Paramedic is a status for employees who are fully certified.
To view the full scope of this opportunity, including essential job functions,
CLICK HERE!Anticipated Opportunity TimelineDates are anticipated and may be adjusted as the hiring process progresses.
- August 21-October 11: Applications will be reviewed throughout the posting period, and qualified candidates may receive CPAT invitations prior to the application deadline.
- October 19-23: Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT). Candidates who successfully complete the CPAT may advance to the interview process.
- October 26-30: Panel Interviews.
- November 2-6: Selection & Candidate Notifications.
Pay Structure
This opportunity is non-exempt and budgeted on a Step Plan- Fire Recruit:
- Starting Annualized Salary of $77,250
- Firefighter/Paramedic: $5,000.00 Sign-On Bonus!
- Step 1- Starting Annualized Salary of $87,375*
* Includes $2,400 Paramedic Certification
Eligibility TO PROCEED PAST THE APPLICATION STEP, YOU MUST INCLUDE THE REQUESTED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES AS ATTACHMENTS WHEN SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION. FAILURE TO ATTACH THESE WILL DISQUALIFY YOU FROM THE APPLICATION PROCESS!The
City of Coppell Fire Department is currently accepting applications for our Firefighter/Paramedic opportunity that meet the following eligibility requirements:
- High School Diploma/GED
- 18+ Years of Age
- Valid State of Texas Class C Driver's License or ability to transfer to Class C Driver's License upon relocation with a good driving record
- Ability to pass an annual physical agility test, and maintain your paramedic and firefighter certifications.
- Fire Recruit:
- Paramedic Only that needs Fire Academy Sponsorship
- Texas Department of State Health Services or National Registry Certification/License as an EMT-P
- Firefighter/EMT enrolled in Paramedic School
- Texas Commission on Fire Protection Firefighter Certification or IFSAC seals for NFPA firefighters 1 & 2
- Texas Department of State Health Services or National Registry Certification/License as an EMT
- Proof of enrollment in a Paramedic class with the date of completion
- Can be an FF/EMT not enrolled in Paramedic school yet but is enrolled in paramedic school by hire.
- Firefighter/Paramedic:
- Fully Certified Firefighter/Paramedic
- Texas Commission on Fire Protection Firefighter Certification or IFSAC seals for NFPA firefighters 1 & 2
- Texas Department of State Health Services or National Registry Certification/License as an EMT-P
For application support, contact the Employee Experience Team by calling 972-304-3699 01
Per requirement, are you at least 18 years of age or older?
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Select your highest level of completed education:
- High School Diploma/GED
- Associate's Degree/Some College
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
03
Select the opportunity you meet the requirements for:
- Not Applicable
- Paramedic only seeking Fire Academy Sponsorship
- Firefighter/EMT currently enrolled in Paramedic School
- Firefighter/EMT that will be enrolled in Paramedic School by hire
- Firefighter/Paramedic
04
Do you understand that failure to attach the requested certifications/licenses (listed in the opportunity posting) as attachments when submitting your application will disqualify you from the application process?
Required Question
