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GFD is hiring. If you are a Firefighter/Paramedic or a Paramedic who wants to be a firefighter, now is the time to put in your application.

GFD LATERAL ENTRY STARTING SALARY Firefighter/Paramedic Starting with 1 year of experience=Step B = $74,729.47 2 years of experience=Step C = $78,474.93 3 years of experience=Step D = $82,400.18 4 years of experience=Step E = $86,535.17 5 years or more=Step F = $89,142.01

Last week, GFD, Bedford FD, and the Colleyville FD conducted training here in town. This training covered Rapid Intervention Teams, which are on the scene of a fire in the event of a lost, trapped, or injured FF. Bedford Fire Dept., #Colleyville Fire Department

Are you a Master Mechanic? If so, check out this link and see if working for the COG Fleet Department is a good move. The COG offers TMRS, low health insurance costs, paid vacation and holidays, and much more. Check out this link: bit.ly/3wsvxDV

We are hiring firefighter/paramedics or paramedics who want to be a firefighter/paramedic. Additionally, we have a lateral entry program that recognizes previous experience and job knowledge. Come work with phenomenal women and men who make a difference every day!

GFD Friends, Due to an upcoming retirement and some personnel transfers, we are looking for a new Fire Support Technician. Check out the links below, send this to your friends, and help us find the right executive assistant type of person to join our civilian staff.

WE ARE HIRING FIRE RECRUITS! If you are 18 or over and have considered becoming a firefighter/paramedic, you may now apply. This hiring is for those without any current certifications who want to be a firefighter/paramedic.

We are hiring for our fire recruit position. This hiring is for those without any prior experience or certifications. If you are already a FF/EMT, a FF/Paramedic, or EMT or Paramedic, this hiring process is not for you. If you have certs, stay tuned for a future process.

With a heavy heart, we announce that Chief Bill Powers has passed away. Throughout his lifetime, Chief Powers made a lasting impression on the Grapevine Fire Department and the entire community.

Citizens of Grapevine, have you ever wanted to learn more about your fire department? Here is your chance to attend our Citizen's Fire Academy. If you would like to learn more, study the flyer and check us out at the link or QR code.

This is for a fire recruit position employed by the City of Grapevine. If hired, you will attend school for about 18 months, attending classes from 8-5, Monday-Friday. Upon graduating from all cert classes, you will begin serving as an FF/Para with some phenomenal firefighters!

The application period closes on September 4 1) This hiring is only for those without experience or certifications 2) You must be at least 18 & have a high school diploma or GED 3) Submit 2 letters of reference with your application 4) The salary is $68,411 while in training

The Grapevine Shield Foundation is hosting a chili cookoff in October. Dust off your chili recipe, and come on out and see how it measures up! You could walk away with the coveted Wooden Spoon Trophy.

We recently participated in an active threat drill with our partners at the Grapevine Police Department. We constantly train to be ready when we are needed.

Today marks a bittersweet moment for the Grapevine Fire Department as we bid farewell to Firefighter/Paramedic/Support Services Technician Jason Shipley after 30 years of dedicated service. Despite his request for a low-key departure, Captain Dunn arranged a surprise luncheon.

We are glad to have RescueRD with us today. Megan is a registered dietitian and personal trainer who specializes in optimizing first responder performance. @RescueRD - Megan Lautz rescuerd.com

GFD is hiring FF/Paras & has a lateral entry program for those with continuous service. Be sure to submit your resume & certifications; these documents will help determine your initial ranking. We are particularly interested in applicants with backgrounds in TRT or Dive Team exp.

In our efforts to become fully staffed, we have openings for FF/Paramedics. We still have two openings and anticipate a few more due to retirements in Spring 2025. The City pays 93% of our health care costs and offers TMRS retirement, retiree insurance, and many more benefits.

As we looked through some photos of days gone by, here are some from 20 years ago. #ThrowbackThursday

We had a great morning hearing Deputy Chief Frank Viscuso (ret) as he presented his Step Up and Lead Program. Thank you to all of the Metroplex Firefighters for coming to Grapevine.