Houston Firefighter Cadet - Fire Certification

Applicants with EMT or Paramedic certifications can receive training and certification as a TCFP Firefighter 1 & 2. Graduates will then receive a conditional job offer and placed in the field as a probationary firefighter.

The Houston Fire Department exists to enhance the public safety paradigm for the City of Houston – its residents, industries, and infrastructure. Firefighters have an integral role in achieving the HFD’s mission to save lives, property, and serve the community. Firefighters in the HFD respond to emergencies such as wildland and structure fires, hazardous materials incidents, motor vehicle extrications, and high-water rescues. Representing a uniquely hazardous occupation, service as a Houston Firefighter requires an uncommon commitment to personal sacrifice in deference to the public good