Employment

The following are the minimum requirements for a Fire Fighter. Applicants must meet all minimum requirements as of the application submission deadline.

• Age – Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Citizenship – U.S. (birth or naturalized). If you are not a United States citizen, your immigration status must be current and must permit you to work a full-time job in this country. If you have questions about your immigration status or work permit, please contact Immigration officials.
• Social Security – Must have a valid Social Security Card.
• Language – Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Current Driver’s License and Motor Vehicle Insurance
• High School Diploma or GED Certificate
• Certified by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection as a Basic Fire Fighter and as an EMT-B with Texas Department of State Health Services
• Pass a Medical Physical and Background Check

The information provided here is general in nature and for informational purposes only. Any specific questions should be directed to our offices at 830-907-2922.

What it takes to be a Firefighter/EMT:

https://www.tcfp.texas.gov/certification/basic_certification/basic_certification-overview.asp

Download or print our employment application:

http://canyonlakefire-ems.org/wp-content/uploads/ESD-3-Application.pdf