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Attention:
Based on operational needs, applicants with an active Fire certification AND an active EMT certification prior to job offer date, are eligible for Incentive Pay if the Houston Fire Department initiates a Fast-Track class. $2,500 Fire and EMT certifications or $3,000 Fire and EMT Paramedic certifications.
Compensation
Compensation is based on 26 equal pay periods: Beginning 07/9/2022 |
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Rank |
Bi-Weekly |
Annual |
| Firefighter Trainee | $1,384.62 | $36,000 |
| Probationary Firefighter | $1,735.98 | $45,135 |
| 1st Year Firefighter | $1,881.08 | $48,906 |
| 2nd Year Firefighter | $1,978.89 | $51,428 |
| 3rd, 4th Year Firefighter | $2,082.54 | $54,132 |
| 5th, 6th, 7th Year Firefighter | $2,212.37 | $57,512 |
| 8th, 9th, 10th Year Firefighter | $2,275.04 | $59,150 |
| Engineer Operator 3rd & 4th Year | $2,649.55 | $68,874 |
| Captain, Communications Captain, Inspector, Investigator, Mechanic 5th thru 9th Year | $2,786.23 | $72,436 |
| Specialty Premium Pay | Bi-Weekly | Annual |
| Bilingual Pay | $69.23 | $1,800 |
| Emergency Medical Technician | $100.00 | $2,600 |
| Paramedic Restricted | $115.38 | $3,000 |
| Paramedic Unrestricted | $276.92 | $7,200 |
For more information about medical benefits visit the COH Benefits main page.