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Firefighters – Annual Starting Pay $65,338.50 to $68,377.50 after six months of employment – Includes FLSA
Drivers – Annual Starting Pay $77,494.50 to $80,533.50 after six months of employment – Includes FLSA
Captains – Annual Starting Pay $86,611.50 to $89,650.50 after six months of employment – Includes FLSA
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New Firefighters Complete Orientation Training
On February 9, 2024, twelve new Firefighters successfully completed three 50-hour grueling weeks of Orientation Training that consisted of daily physical fitness training, policy and procedure training, firefighting skills training, and team building skills training.
The Department appreciates the participation of Harris County ESD 12 Officers, Engineers (Drivers), and Firefighters for their efforts and dedication to provide the new Firefighters with realistic and challenging training.
The Department is proud of the new Firefighter efforts and commitment to be part of the “Best of the Best” ISO Class 1 Fire Department.
Lucie “The Stop-Drop-Roll Dalmatian” Makes A Suprise Visit to Sam Houston Elementary School
On Friday February 9, 2024, Lucie the “Stop Drop and Roll Dalmatian and Fire Chief Edward Russell made a surprise visit to GPISD Sam Houston Elementary School. Lucie helped the Engine 24 crew (Captain Brian Bunnell, Captain Lavell Warren, Engineer Eric Jacot, Firefighter Daelon Johnson and Firefighter Gabriela Ramos present multiple Fire Safety Education programs to students and instructors.
Lucie the “Stop Drop and Roll Dalmatian, is AKC registered, has been professionally trained, and has all required vaccinations.
Twelve New Firefighters Complete Live Fire Training
Harris County Fire Mashal’s Office Fire Training Center, Lieutenant Jason Barnes (far right end of photo) – welcomes Harris County ESD 12 Fire Department’s, twelve new Firefighters, one existing Firefighter, one Engineer (Driver), three Captains and three District Chiefs to the Fire Training Center
On Thursday February 8, 2024, twelve new Firefighters successfully completed their live fire training scenarios at the Harris County Fire Marshals Office Fire Training Center. The twelve new Firefighters attended two full days of live fire training during their 3-week Orientation Training Program.
The years of cooperative partnering between Harris County ESD 12 Fire Department and the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office for use of the Training Center, continues to strengthen the ability to provide the Department quality Firefighters.
Department Welcomes Twelve New Firefighters
Twelve new Firefighters began the Department’s 3-week orientation training program on January 22, 2024. The Program covers Department policies, procedures, repetitive firefighter skill applications, and live fire training. The new Firefighters will be assigned to a shift beginning on February 13, 2024.
