Fire Department · Career
Harris County Esd 12 Fire Department (Cloverleaf Fire Department)
Houston, TX · Harris County
Serves the third most densely populated area in Harris County
Pay scale
| Medical Officer - Licensed Vocational Nurse/Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic | $71,344–$83,886/yr |
| Emergency Medical Technician - HART Program | $27/hr |
Harris County is hiring a Deputy Fire Inspector paying $37.90 to $43.20 hourly. Requires a high school diploma, TCFP Fire Inspector Basic certification, one year of code enforcement experience, and a valid driver's license.
This full-time Emergency Medical Technician role requires two years of EMS experience, a current Texas EMT license, BLS license, and Texas driver's license. Harris County offers robust medical, dental, vision, and retirement pension benefits.
Harris County Fire Marshal's Office seeks a frontline supervisory Fire Marshal Sergeant to manage prevention operations, offering $42.46 to $50.77 hourly plus robust county benefits. Requires TCFP Fire Inspector I and II certifications and valid driver license.
Earn $44.21 to $55.08 hourly investigating fire origins and causes. Requires a TCOLE Basic Peace Officer license and a valid driver's license. Features comprehensive health plans, a defined benefit pension, and competitive paid time off.
Licensed Vocational Nurse/Emergency Medical Technician position at HCJPD with annual salary $71,344-$83,886. Requires 2 years of nursing experience and a valid Texas driver's license.
Harris County ESD 12 Fire Department, historically known as the Cloverleaf Fire Department, provides fire protection, rescue, and medical first-responder services to an unincorporated area on the east side of Harris County, Texas. It is operated by Harris County Emergency Services District No. 12 (HCESD 12).
The department covers roughly 45,000 residents across a 12-square-mile response district that mixes commercial, educational, industrial, marine, multi-family, and single-family occupancies. The district also includes stretches of Interstate 10, the Sam Houston Toll Road, and several railroads. An older two-square-mile section is the third most densely populated area in all of Harris County (about 6,637 persons per square mile in the 2010 Census).
Staffing is fully career: about 4 administrative and 33 fire-operations personnel. The department maintains a minimum of nine firefighters on duty around the clock, every day.
The department hires career personnel and has advertised firefighter and Captain (Company Officer) openings, with applications handled through the "Jobs - Application" section of its website. Operations personnel work a traditional 24/48 shift schedule.
Captain (Company Officer) vacancies have been posted as immediate openings; interested candidates should watch the department's Jobs page and apply through its online application. Because the department is part of a Texas emergency services district, standard Texas fire-service certification requirements typically apply, though specifics were not published on the pages reviewed.
Pay
A posted Captain (Company Officer) opening listed starting annual pay up to $68,377 (as of January 2021), rising to up to $69,897 after the first year and up to $71,416 after the second year. These figures are for the Captain/Company Officer rank, not ent
Schedule
24/48
What shift schedule does the department work?
Fire operations personnel work a traditional 24/48 shift (24 hours on duty followed by 48 hours off).
How much do Captains (Company Officers) earn?
A posted Captain/Company Officer opening listed starting annual pay up to $68,377 (as of January 2021), increasing to up to $69,897 after the first year and up to $71,416 after the second year.
How many firefighters are on duty at a time?
The department maintains a minimum of nine firefighters on duty 24 hours a day, every day: one Battalion Chief, two Captains (Company Officers), two Engineers (drivers), and four firefighters.
How do I apply?
Applications are handled through the "Jobs - Application" section of the department's website; candidates should check the Jobs tab for current openings and submit the online application.
Is this a career or volunteer department?
It is a fully career department, staffed by roughly 4 administrative and 33 fire-operations personnel, operated by Harris County Emergency Services District 12.
Where is the department located and what does it cover?
The department operates two stations covering about 45,000 residents in a 12-square-mile unincorporated response district on the east side of Harris County, and holds an ISO Public Protection Classification of 4.