Careers
Harris County ESD No. 17 / Little York Fire Department fills paid staff positions upon demand and hires based on qualifications, testing and performance.
Little York Fire Department (Harris County County ESD 17) is currently NOT hiring.
Thank you for your interest in joining our team!
Paid Admin staff position requirements:
Be at least 18 yrs of age
Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License and be able to legally drive an emergency vehicle
Must have a high school diploma or GED
Must have an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years including:
a) No more than three (3) moving violations
b) No more than two (2) chargeable accidents
c) No convictions for D.W.I. OR D.U.I
Pass a yearly NFPA-1582 screening
Must pass a Background, Physical, and Drug Test
Suppression Requirements same as above plus:
21 and up for Driver Operator positions and above
Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) certification
Must have minimum EMT-B through the TDSHS
Must have NIMS 100, 200, 700 & 800
Pass an OSHA 29CFR1910.134 Respiratory Fit Test
Pass a yearly NFPA-1582 screening and be declared fit for duty
Must pass the Physical Agility Test (PAT)
Must pass a written test
Will be on probation until completion of phase training
Volunteers qualify as either Interior – approved to work in fire suppression and hold minimum of SFFMA/TCFP and EMR/ECA, Non-Interior – working towards the requirements for suppression and will obtain them within one (1) year of taking Cadet Class, or Support Staff – those not engaged in suppression. All candidates are subject to a background check.
We are currently not accepting applications for volunteers at this time.
Volunteer Requirements – Interior Fire Suppression:
Be at least 18 years of age
Must have a high school diploma or GED
Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) certification or SFFMA equivalency
Must have minimum ECA through the TDSHS or EMR through National Registry
Must have an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years including;
a) No more than three (3) moving violations
b) No more than two (2) chargeable accidents
c) No convictions for D.W.I. OR D.U.I
Be interviewed by current members
Must pass a Background, Physical, and Drug Test Pass a Physical Agility Test (PAT)
Pass a yearly NFPA-1582 screening and be declared fit for duty
Pass an OSHA 29CFR1910.134 Respiratory Fit Test
Will be on probation until completion of phase training
Volunteer Requirements – Non-Interior:
Be at least 18 years of age
Must have a high school diploma or GED
Must have an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years including;
a) No more than three (3) moving violations
b) No more than two (2) chargeable accidents
c) No convictions for D.W.I. OR D.U.I
Be interviewed by current members
Must pass a Background, Physical, and Drug Test
Pass a Physical Agility Test (PAT)
Pass a yearly NFPA-1582 screening and be declared fit for duty
Pass an OSHA 29CFR1910.134 Respiratory Fit Test
Be enrolled in a current Cadet Academy.
Non-interior Volunteers have 1 year from Cadet Class to complete interior requirements.
Volunteer Requirements – Support Staff (Non-Fire Suppression):
Same requirements as Admin Staff with no expectations for fire suppression.