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Firefighter/Paramedic Position

Check out the Allen Fire Department. Test Date: June 12, 2026: Starting salary $97,528.25 with lateral entry up to $105,825.47. Schedule: 1-3, 2-3 24 on / 72 off, then 48 on / 72 off. Pay Cycle: 14-days with overtime after 100 hours. The City of Allen is a vibrant community of over 100,000 residents, known for its strong economy, excellent schools, and high quality of life. Guided by the mission "to achieve excellence in managing development and providing city services," Allen is committed to enhancing both community living and public confidence. Employees embody the City's PRIDE values People First, Respect, Integrity, Deliver, and Excel as they do Work that Matters! for the citizens of Allen. The Allen Fire Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic. Individuals who meet the minimum qualifications listed below are invited to submit an online employment application along with supporting documentation to verify eligibility. Completed application packets must be received in the Human Resources Department no later than 12:00 p.m. on Friday, June 05, 2026. Incomplete application packets will not be accepted and will result in the applicant not being eligible to test. Required Documentation:

• TCFP Firefighter Certification *
• TDSHS Paramedic Certification/License *
• Copy of High School Diploma
• Copy of Birth Certificate
• Copy of College Transcripts (if applicable)
• Copy of Driver's License
• Copy of Naturalization Papers ( if applicable )
• Copy of Military Discharge Papers DD-214 ( if applicable )
• Personal Inquiry Authorization Form
• Physical Ability Examination Waiver

* Please review the certification requirements below Certification Requirements: To be eligible to test/interview, the applicant must have the following certifications listed below: Texas Commission on Fire Protection Firefighter (Structural) Certification * Texas Department of State Health Services Paramedic Certification or License * If the certification(s) is not currently held, the applicant must be in the final session of school. Please note: if selected to move forward in the hiring process, a conditional offer will not be extended until all certifications are complete. Out-of-state applicants must provide written confirmation that they are eligible for reciprocity and have proof that they are in the process of obtaining a Structural Firefighter Certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) and a Paramedic certification/license from the State of Texas. All above documents must be submitted together at the same time prior to the application deadline of no later than 12:00 p.m. on Friday, June 05, 2026. You can submit the documents by one of two methods: Attaching during the application process Delivering, mailing or emailing all of the documents together to the Human Resources department at the below address:

Ciara McKee 305 Century Parkway Allen, TX 75013 ciara.mckee@allentx.gov Upon receipt of your application, all required documents, and verification of qualifications, applicants will receive additional documents to be completed and testing confirmation. Testing Information: Qualified applicants must take and pass both a written exam and a physical ability test. The written exam is scheduled for Friday, June 12, 2026. Doors will open at 7:30 a.m., and testing will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. No one will be admitted after 8:00 a.m. The written exam location is: City of Allen City Hall, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, TX 75013 Physical ability tests will also be held on Friday, June 12, 2026. If needed, overflow physical ability tests will take place on Saturday, June 13, 2026. If an applicant is reassigned to the overflow date, they will be notified on Friday, June 12, 2026. Information regarding the time and location of an applicant's physical ability test will be shared following the completion of their written exam.

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