FD- FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC

FD- FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC

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

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The Opportunity

Answer the call. Serve with purpose. Strengthen our community.

As a City of Coppell Firefighter/Paramedic, you'll serve people when they need you most-providing advanced emergency medical care, responding to fires and rescues, and helping keep our community safe, prepared, and connected.

Coppell Fire is one of a small number of departments in Texas to hold both a Class 1 ISO rating and Texas Fire Chiefs Association Best Practices recognition-a reflection of our commitment to the community we serve and those who serve on our team.

Here, service goes beyond the call. It means being ready, investing in your team, continuing to grow, and earning the trust of our community every day.

If serving others is what calls you to this work, we invite you to bring that commitment to Coppell.

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.

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Anticipated Opportunity Timeline

Dates 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 Drivers License or ability to transfer to Class C Drivers 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

This is Coppell

CLICK HERE to learn more about the City of Coppell Culture!

CLICK HERE to learn more about the City of Coppell Fire Department!

In accordance with the ADA, the City of Coppell is willing to consider any reasonable accommodation.

CLICK HERE to learn more about the City of Coppell Benefits!

01

Per requirement, are you at least 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

02

Select your highest level of completed education:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Associates Degree/Some College
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters 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?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Coppell, City of (TX)

Address 255 Parkway Blvd

Coppell, Texas, 75019

Phone 972-304-3699

Website http://coppelltx.gov