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Grand Prairie Fire Department

318 W. Main Street

Phone: 972-237-8196  

Fax: 972-237-8286

E-mail: rjunkin@gptx.org  
Website: www.gptx.org/fire      

Salary: $47,916 - $65,833

Population: 175,000

Sworn Officer: 200

Application Deadline: 3/23/12

Grand Prairie, Texas is a rapidly growing city of more than 175,000 residents. A career with the Grand Prairie Fire Department offers a variety of assignments with opportunity for advancement. Our Fire Fighters are proud members of a progressive, professional department.

The Grand Prairie Fire Department seeks highly motivated individuals who will serve our community with integrity and courage, committing themselves to protecting the lives and property of the citizens of Grand Prairie.

Salary Range:

$47,916 - $65,833 a year (estimated annual rate)

• Paramedic

• Holidays

• Stability Pay

• Retirement & Medical Benefits

• Bilingual Skills

The next test for Firefighter is March 31, 2012.

Application Deadline:

March 23, 2012

Please complete the online application at:

www.gptx.org/fire

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Grand Prairie Fire Fighter!

“People, Service & Integrity.”

EOE

Testing Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen between the ages of 21 and 35. (A person 36 years of age or older is not eligible for a beginning position as a Firefighter) AND

• Have a High School diploma/GED AND

• Possession of a Texas Paramedic Certification or License OR a National Registry Paramedic Certificate or License

You must provide the following documentation at time of application or before the application deadline:

• Copy of Birth Certificate demonstrating U.S. Citizenship

• Copy of High School diploma/GED

• Copy of Texas Paramedic Certification or License OR National Paramedic Certificate or License

• (Optional) Copy of Form DD-214 with Honorable Discharge - Applicants, if ever in the military, will receive 5 points added to their raw test score provided they submit a DD-214 stating an Honorable Discharge

To complete the online application and for more information about the Grand Prairie Fire Department, please visit:

www.gptx.org/fire

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