The Town of Flower Mound Fire Department is currently accepting applications from qualified and motivated individuals interested in serving the community in a dynamic and professional fire service organization. We encourage applicants who meet the minimum qualifications outlined below to apply and become part of a department committed to excellence, integrity, and public safety.
To be considered for this position, applicants must meet
one of the following criteria:
- Firefighter / Paramedic
- Firefighter / EMT
- Paramedic only
Note: Paramedic-only candidates who have not obtained Basic Firefighter Certification will be hired at the Firefighter Recruit pay rate of $77,664.08 annually ($6,472.01 monthly).
Incentive Pay
- Up to $310 per month, including $100 per month for Paramedic Pay
Hiring Process
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The Town of Flower Mound uses a multi-step hiring process to select the most qualified candidates. A valid, working email address is required, as email is the primary method of communication throughout the process.
Applicants must complete the online application and supplemental questions. Once the application is received, Human Resources will verify that minimum qualifications are met. This position will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications has been received, at which time the job posting will be closed. Qualified applicants will be contacted via email.
The hiring process includes the following steps:
- Physical Agility Test (PAT)
- Panel Interview
- Preliminary Background Review
- Personal History Statement (PHS)
- Comprehensive Background Investigation
- Polygraph Examination
- Fire Chief Interview
- Post-Offer Requirements:
- Psychological Examination
- Medical Examination
- Drug Screen
Required Certificates and Documentation
To be considered for this position, applicants must upload copies of the applicable certificates and documentation listed below. Only the required items relevant to your qualifications should be submitted.
Firefighter / EMT Applicants
- Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) Firefighter Certificate
- Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) EMT or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) EMT certification/license
Paramedic Applicants
- Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Paramedic or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians–Paramedic (NREMT-P) certification/license
Additional Required Documentation (if applicable):
- Copy of college transcript or diploma
- DD-214 (military applicants)
- Proof of fire service experience
- Out-of-state or military applicants must submit:
- Firefighter II certification with IFSAC seal, and
- DSHS or NREMT EMT/Paramedic certification/license
Attachment Instructions
All uploaded documents must be titled using the following format:
Last Name, First Name – Name of Certificate or License
If you experience technical difficulties uploading documents, please contact the Human Resources Office at (972) 874-6011 or email HRHire@flower-mound.com
For a list of disqualifiers, please refer to the Disqualification List found on the Fire Department's recruiting website: https://www.flower-mound.com/401/Employment-Recruiting
The Firefighter performs skilled work in fire suppression, EMS, rescue operations, and fire prevention, responding to a wide range of emergency and non-emergency incidents. Duties include maintaining equipment, providing patient care and transport per protocols, and supporting inspections, pre-incident planning, and public education. Firefighters work under a Fire Captain or Company Officer as part of a high-performing team and are expected to maintain physical fitness, technical skills, and professional conduct.
- Responds to fire incidents and performs tasks including interior attack, ventilation, salvage, overhaul, or fire ground support operations as directed.
- Responds to emergency medical incidents and serves as a member of the medical team as directed working with fatalities, serious injuries, and other emergencies that may occur. Assists with transportation of patients to medical care facilities; evaluates the condition of patients, assesses pertinent information about medical profile and injuries; and determines treatment in accordance with EMT training.
- Participates in pre-fire analysis, reviewing target hazards within the district, and establishing actions to be taken at the time of an incident.
- Operates and maintains fire apparatuses, ambulances, and other department vehicles at calls or at incident scenes.
- Operates numerous types of rescue, emergency, and fire suppression equipment as necessary; operates, inspects, repairs, and performs other technical tasks related to maintaining the equipment.
- Keeps abreast of Town streets, construction sites, occupancies, and fire hydrant locations in assigned district; studies building plans and fire prevention systems in buildings in assigned district.
- Prepares and submits fire reports, medical reports, and other reports as directed.
- Participates in cleaning and maintaining facilities, equipment, and apparatuses; ensures that all equipment and apparatuses are in a constant state of readiness for emergency calls.
- Performs inspection and maintenance on fire hydrants in accordance with Departmental policy.
- Attends training sessions, seminars, and meetings for certification and continued education programs in firefighting and emergency medical services.
- Gives tours of assigned facility, demonstrates fire equipment and apparatus, and participates in other educational programs for various groups and general public pertaining to a variety of life safety topics.
- Participates in public education programs by assisting in conducting fire department tours, demonstrations, and presentations.
- Informs supervisor of all work activities and all public inquiries and complaints.
- Adheres to the personnel, safety, and department policies and procedures.
- Assists other coworkers as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- A High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is required.
- Must hold or obtain a valid Texas Class “B” Driver’s License within six (6) months of hire date and current driving record must be in compliance with Town policy.
- Must be certified as an Emergency Medical Technician by the Texas Department of State Health Services by hire date.
- Must be a certifiable Firefighter in accordance with Texas Commission on Fire Protection Personnel Standards and Education by hire date.
- Employees who are hired without a Firefighter and/or Paramedic certification must successfully complete training as mandated by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection or the Texas Department of State Health Services in exchange for employment with the Town; must reimburse the Town the full cost of such training if employee separates from the Town before the third anniversary of hire date.
- The Paramedic student must successfully pass the National Registry Examination for Paramedic and obtain a Texas Department of State Health Services Paramedic certification. The Flower Mound Fire Department will sponsor the student financially for three initial attempts of the National Registry examination. If the student is unsuccessful in their first three attempts at the examination they may, at the discretion of the Fire Chief, be allowed to continue with a refresher and additional attempts at the National Registry examination at their own expense. The paramedic student’s National Registry Examination shall be scheduled, in a timely manner and at the discretion of the Fire Chief.
- Failure to successfully pass the National Registry Examination for Paramedic within three attempts may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination from the department. Failure to successfully complete the sponsored Paramedic Program in allowed attempts or to successfully pass the National Registry Exam, in allowed attempts, shall result in termination from the Flower Mound Fire Department. The Fire Chief shall have final discretion on the time allowed for completion of Paramedic Program and the National Registry Examination.
Physical Abilities
The physical abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. *
- Must be able to read directional signage and medical information; talk to emergency medical patients and victims in emergency situations; hear sounds of low intensity or to distinguish voice from background noise; must have far visual acuity and peripheral vision for hazardous situations; color vision adequate to identify red, green, and yellow colors, color coded markings, and warning signs; see and respond to imminently hazardous situations; walk; and run.
- Must be able to make mathematical calculations.
- Must be able to make quick, sound decisions in emergency situations.
- Must be able to perform strenuous physical activities to include exerting up to 100 lbs. of pressure, strength, and endurance; wear heavy protective equipment to include respirators; detect odors (smell smoke or hazardous materials); lift up to 200 lbs. of heavy objects or bodies; crawl; bend; run; kneel; climb on and off equipment; work indoors, outdoors, underground, in trenches; on level, slippery, sloping, unstable, and muddy terrain; and under constantly noisy conditions.
- Must be able to work in adverse environmental and hazardous conditions to include mechanical, electrical, fume odor, dust/mist, chemical, heat, smoke, hazardous materials or toxic substances, infectious or contagious diseases and blood borne pathogens.
- Per NFPA 1582 and “Standards Council Decision D #23-18”.
- VO2 Max 25 and over – METS of 7.1 or greater. One MET is the amount of oxygen consumed while sitting at rest and is equal to 3.5 ml O2 per kg body weight x min. The energy cost of an activity can be determined by dividing the relative oxygen cost (VO2 Max) of the activity (ml 02/kg/min) by 3.5. Therefore, if your oxygen cost was 44 ml 02/kg/min using the Cycle Ergometer Protocol exercise, then your 12.57 METS
* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic preferred.
- Bilingual Preferred.
Knowledge/ Skills / Abilities
- Must have extensive knowledge of fire and emergency medical services, the behaviors and chemistry of fire and hazardous materials, application to intervention, physiology, anatomy, human body, subsystems medicine, drugs, and laws and legal responsibilities affecting emergency health care and fire protection.
- Must have excellent skills in math, reading and comprehension, public relations, and Advanced Life Support techniques.
- Must be able to work under stress and exhibit emotional stability and courage to perform hazardous firefighting duties.
- Must be able to communicate courteously and effectively with other people and maintain a pleasant and friendly personality; exercise good judgement and make competent decisions in all activities; maintain confidentiality with matters related to patients.
- Must be able to maintain a 48 hour on and 96 hours off work schedule and additional hours as required.
- Body art can be visible if approved. If not approved, it must be covered by uniform shirt.
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