PAID Fire Cadet Employment
Cadet Firefighter Academy Applications due September 20th by 12pm.
Application Process:
Mandatory Informational Session:
Applicants must attend one of the two Informational Sessions being offered in order to test.
Sunday, September 8th @ 5:30pm
Tuesday, September 10th @ 6:00pm
Both sessions will be held at Porter First Baptist Church, 24570 FM 1314 Porter, Texas 77365
Applications:
Applications will be accepted beginning September 3rd through 12pm on September 20th. After applications are screened, the top 100 applicants will advance to the Written Exam.
Written Exam:
Written Exam Dates will be released at the Mandatory Informational Session. Written Exams are by invitation only. The written exam will consist of questions based on general aptitude.
Physical Agility Test:
Applicants that pass the Written Exam will advance to the Physical Agility Test (PAT). This will be modified from the normal PAT for certified firefighters.
Scoring:
All scores will be compiled from the written and physical agility test in rank order to form the final list. Invites to the interview will be given based on the combined rank order of those two components.
If you are interested in applying for the PAID Fire Cadet Academy Firefighter position, the following information applies to you:
- No current Academy Hiring Event Scheduled
Do I need to have any prior experience?
No, this is a unique opportunity to fullfill your DREAM of becoming a Firefighter and get paid while doing it.
If I am chosen for the Academy will I need to pay anything?
No
While I am in the Academy, will I earn a Salary?
Yes, Cadets will earn a salary while attending certification classes for Firefighter and EMT. (Please see flyer for details)
When will the EMT Program begin?
Pending next Academy
When will the Fire Program begin?
Pending next Academy
When is the anticipated graduation?
Pending next Academy
What will happen upon graduation?
Candidates that successfully complete both programs will go on to become full time Firefighters with Porter Fire Department working a 48/96 work schedule.
If you scroll to the bottom of this page, the last 2 documents will apply to you.
https://vimeo.com/bella/review/818740696/1b94b8fff1
Are you looking for a challenging career with excellent potential, a chance to serve your community and great benefits?
10-23-23 - Porter Fire Department does not currently have any openings for Certified Firefighters (Already have EMT & Fire Certs).
(Please be aware that the testing and application process listed below only applies to Certified Firefighters applying for the normal hiring process)
Applicants should submit applications to the Human Resources Department
Mail to:
Porter Fire Department
Attention: Human Resources
23550 Loop 494
Porter, Texas 77365
Deliver in person to:
Administration Entrance
23550 Loop 494
Porter, Texas 77365
Email to: Recruiting@PorterFire.com
- To download the application please use link at the bottom of the page
*Information in this field applies only to Certified Firefighters
1. Applicants must pass a written exam with a grade of 70 or higher.
(Source material taken from Seventh Edition of IFSTA Essentials of Firefighting)
2. Applicants must pass a PAT (Physical Agility Test)
The link below is a demonstration of the required skills for the Physical Agility Test.
https://vimeo.com/bella/review/504550560/98b39dfb78
3. Candidate must pass:
- Written Exam
- Physical Agility Test
- Scheduled Interview
4. Conditional Job Offer
5. Medical Physical Exam
- High School Diploma/GED
- Must be 18 years of age
- Must have basic certification for Structural Fire Suppression from the T.C.F.P. (Applies only to Certified Firefighters)
- Must be EMT- B certified through the Texas Department of Health or National Registry (Applies only to Certified Firefighters)
- Applicants should have a Texas Class C Drivers License or better.
Montgomery County ESD #6 is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identification, age status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics