What certifications are required to be a firefighter?

Thursday, July 20th, 2017

The required certifications for Recruits are:

1.  Valid Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced Firefighter Certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection, and

2.  Valid EMT Basic, Advanced, or Paramedic Certificate from either the Texas Department of State Health Services or National Registry

No certifications are required for the Fire Cadet position.