Fire Department · Career
Sugar Land Fire - Ems Department
Sugar Land, TX · Fort Bend County
“"Prepared to Perform with Excellence - Leading the Fire Service and Strengthening the City's Vision."”
The Sugar Land Fire-EMS Department provides fire suppression and emergency medical services from seven fire stations plus administrative offices in Sugar Land, Texas, a growing suburban city southwest of Houston.
The department is led by a command staff that includes the Fire Chief, two Assistant Chiefs, and a Deputy Director. Beyond emergency response, it invests heavily in community risk reduction through a Citizen's Fire Academy, free home safety surveys, smoke alarm installations, fire extinguisher training, and public education presentations.
Sugar Land recently improved its ISO Public Protection Classification from 3 to 2, a marker of strong fire-protection capability that can lower fire insurance costs for residents and businesses.
The department hires Firefighter Paramedics and posts openings through the City of Sugar Land job portal at governmentjobs.com/careers/sugarlandtx. Candidates can also complete a Candidate Interest Card to receive notifications about future hiring.
The recruitment page publishes supporting documents including the hiring process steps, Physical Readiness Test (PRT) instructions, a background packet, the salary structure and add-pays, and a criminal-history disqualification guide. A Firefighter Paramedic posting was open with applications accepted through July 10, 2026.
Requirements
- Paramedic certification (Firefighter Paramedic position)
- Pass the Physical Readiness Test (PRT)
- Complete a background investigation
Hiring process
- Apply through the city job portal (governmentjobs.com/careers/sugarlandtx)
- Physical Readiness Test (PRT)
- Background investigation
What positions is Sugar Land Fire-EMS hiring for?
The department hires Firefighter Paramedics. A posting was open with applications accepted through July 10, 2026.
How do I apply?
Applications are submitted through the City of Sugar Land job portal at governmentjobs.com/careers/sugarlandtx. You can also complete a Candidate Interest Card to receive hiring updates.
What certification do I need?
The advertised role is Firefighter Paramedic, so paramedic-level certification is expected for that position.
What does the hiring process involve?
The careers page publishes the hiring process steps and Physical Readiness Test (PRT) instructions, plus a background packet and criminal-history disqualification guide, indicating a PRT and background investigation are part of the process.
How many fire stations does the department operate?
The department operates seven fire stations plus administrative offices in Sugar Land, Texas.
Where can I find salary information?
A salary structure and add-pays document is available on the department's SLFD Careers page.