Pearland hiring paid volunteer firefighters

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PRESS RELEASE

Become a Pearland firefighter and join the ranks of the brave men and women who serve the Pearland community. The City offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for paid volunteer applicants pursuing a career in fire. The Pearland Fire Department uses a combination of full-time, part-time and paid volunteers. Pearland is a growing, professional department with many opportunities for advancement. For the paid volunteer, the scheduled test date is Saturday, Nov. 14, but applicants must apply online by Nov. 10.

Volunteer firefighters are responsible for a wide variety of fire services including: emergency medical aid, emergency rescue and all other suppression and prevention activities in protecting life and property. In Pearland, the volunteer firefighters are assigned regular shifts that provide both flexibility and some certainty.

Along with a job-related assessment process, those selected will be subject to a medical exam including drug screen, fingerprinting through the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and a background investigation; and in accordance with Federal law, applicants must be able to provide proof of identity and proof that they may legally work in the United States. It is the policy the City of Pearland to practice fair and equal employment under the law.

All applications for paid volunteer firefighter positions are electronically processed online at pearlandtx.gov/firerecruit. Call 281-997-5854 for more information.