THE CITY OF FORT WORTH FIRE DEPARTMENT LATERAL ENTRY LEAD PARAMEDIC TRAINEE $ 28.00 hourly ($64,064 annually while in training) $ 28.95 hourly ($66,238 annually upon being credentialed) ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: June 1, 2026 – June 30, 2026 APPLY ON-LINE ONLY @: CIVIL SERVICE EXAM DATE: July 15, 2026 @ 6:30PM Qualified Applicants must provide a valid email address and phone number to receive test notifications. QUALIFICATIONS: 18- 39 years of age (cannot have reached 40 th birthday by July 15, 2026) Valid and Current Driver’s License MUST be certified as a Paramedic on the date of application MUST have worked at least 18 months as a Paramedic providing advanced emergency medical services outside of a hospital setting ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Successfully pass a written test, a physical assessment test, a background check, a polygraph examination, a psychological examination, an interview board and a medical / physical examination. ADDITIONAL EXAM ...