Recruitment Info

The Little Elm Fire Department is currently recruiting for open positions at this time. The Town of Little Elm, along with the Little Elm Fire Department, is a values-driven organization that is focused on teamwork, innovation, and servant leadership. These values allow the department to offer a great opportunity for advancement, a well-funded and established training program, and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age
Must be a U.S. citizen
Must have a high school diploma or GED
Can compete in the process if currently attending and in good standing in a fire academy or EMT-Basic school
Must be certified in one of these categories before hire date:
- TCFP Firefighter and Texas State EMT-Basic (required to take Paramedic and have 18 months to pass)
- Texas State EMT-Paramedic (required to take TCFP Firefighter and have 18 months to pass)
- TCFP Firefighter and Texas State EMT-Paramedic
Disqualifiers

Process

Apply June 23-July 24, 2023
Written Exam and Row Test on July 29 (wear PT clothes)
Physical Agility on August 5 (wear PT clothes)
Panel Interview TBA
Background Checks TBA
Conditional Offer and Chief's Interview TBA
Psychological Test TBA
Physical and Drug screening TBA

Physical Agility

PAT Details

Test includes:

Aerial Climb
Charged Hose Drag
Ladder Raise with High Rise Pack
3" Hose Lift
Ventilation Simulator/Keiser Sled
Equipment Carry
Extension Ladder Removal
Dummy Drag

Town Benefits

Competitive salaries for all ranks. View our Fire Department Step Plan.
Full health benefits including Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability.
2-to-1 matching retirement through Texas Municipal Retirement Systems (TMRS)
Eleven paid holidays each year
120 hours of paid sick time annually and 180 hours of paid vacation annually
Advanced certification pay and education pay available
Longevity pay
48/96 schedule

Required Documents for Background Packet

In order to help you prepare for the completion of the background packet, a list of required documents (where applicable) has been provided. It may benefit you to go ahead and be collecting these documents in order to ensure timely completion of the packet as required.

Legible copy of current and valid Firefighter Certificate