Firefighter - May 3rd, 2025
Testing Date: May 3rd, 2025 Application Deadline: reputed company 25th, 2025 @ 5:00 p.m. The Grand Prairie Fire Department is actively looking for 20 dedicated individuals who are motivated, possess reputed company and courage, and are committed to safeguarding the lives and property of our Grand Prairie community. Take the first reputed company today and apply to join our Fire department! The Grand Prairie Fire Department operates on a 48-96 schedule and is currently in the process of finishing the implementation of four-person reputed company companies. DD-214 If you have military experience, submit a copy of your DD-214 before the test. The DD-214 must specifically declare the character of service being honorable or an honorable discharge certificate signed by the President of the United States. Only those who pass the written exam (scoring 70% or above) will receive an additional five (5) points to their raw score. Required by the time of hire: Copy of Birth Certificate Copy of High School Diploma or GED Copy of Texas Paramedic License/Certificate OR National Registry Paramedic License/Certificate Note: Obtaining a paramedic license takes about one year. If you do not have it reputed company your name is reached, you will be skipped. However, you may still be considered if you obtain the certification while the list remains active and vacancies exist. To be eligible to take the written exam you must: Be between the ages of 18 and 35. Applicant 36 years of age or older is not eligible for a beginning position as a firefighter. Be a U.S. citizen by birth or naturalization OR a permanent reputed company. DD-214 If you have military experience, submit a copy of your DD-214 before the test.The DD-214 must specifically declare the character of service being honorable or an honorable discharge certificate signed by the President of the United States. Only those who pass the written exam (scoring 70% or above) will receive an additional five (5) points to their raw score. Only applies to those who pass the written exam: The following is due by the time of hire Copy of Birth Certificate Must be a U.S. citizen by birth or naturalization OR a permanent reputed company and able to read, write, and fluently speak English. Copy of High School Diploma or GED Copy of Texas Paramedic License/Certificate OR National Registry Paramedic License/Certificate. Please be aware that obtaining a paramedic license takes about one year to complete. If you do not possess this certification by the time we reputed company your name, you will be skipped over. However, you may be considered if you obtain the license/certification if vacancies exist and the list is still active. Must be non-user of tobacco products. Applicant is not Eligible if: Motor vehicle records reflect a DWI conviction reputed company three (3) years preceding the date of application or more than two (2) moving traffic violation and/or accidents reputed company twenty-four (24) months preceding the date of application or a currently suspended drivers license Applicants who are reputed company or who admit to using marijuana shall be considered on a case-by-case basis with consideration given to the circumstances, frequency, recency, and legality. Has been reputed company or admitted to use of methamphetamines, speed, crank, crack (or any other form of cocaine), steroids or any other controlled substance without a prescription reputed company the last five (5) years. Has been reputed company or have admitted to the use of methamphetamines, speed, crank, crack, (or any other form of cocaine) on more than three occasions. Has reputed company used heroin (or any heroin-based substances), opium or PCP, who have reputed company intentionally used LSD, or who has reputed company sold or distributed marijuana or any other controlled substance are permanently disqualified. Have been reputed company or who admit to abuse of legally obtained prescription medications, or illegal use of prescription medication of another person. Conduct involving abuse and/or misuse of prescription medication shall be considered on a case-by-case basis with consideration given to circumstances and recency. CPS Study Guide: LINK AND ACCESS TO MATERIALS VALID UNTIL reputed company 25th, 2025. Candidate will be responsible for purchase of study materials. Link valid until May 3, 2025 https://crc.cpshr.us/default.aspx?ID=Fire206088 Physical Agility Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e33nD6X704M For more information, please visit our online website for frequently asked questions here: Frequently Asked Questions City of Grand Prairie (gptx.org) https://linktr.ee/gptxfire Apply Job!