Career guide · Texas
How to Become a Female EMT / Paramedic in Texas
7 active openings· pay $52k–$60k/yr· ~158-day hiring timeline
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See exactly where you stand against EMS Physical Readiness Assessment standards before you apply. Built for women, scored against real numbers.
Get your free EMT / Paramedic readiness assessmentTexas EMT / Paramedic requirements
The core documents and certifications most Texas departments expect from emt / paramedic candidates:
- ✓Valid driver's license
- ✓Birth certificate or passport
- ✓High school diploma / GED
- ✓EMT-Basic certification
- ✓AEMT or Paramedic cert (if req.)
- ✓CPR / BLS certification
- ✓NREMT card / State EMS license
- ✓Physical exam clearance letter
- ✓Background check authorization
EMS Physical Readiness Assessment fitness standards
EMS Physical Readiness Assessment benchmarks. Women pass these at high rates when they train to them specifically — here are the minimum and target numbers:
| Event | Minimum | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Push-Ups | 20 reps | 35 reps |
| Sit-Ups (1 min) | 20 reps | 35 reps |
| 1.5-Mile Run | 16:30 | 14:00 |
| Functional Lift (Patient Weight) | 125 lbs | 165 lbs |
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The Texas hiring process
Insight from tracked Texas departments like Austin-Travis County EMS, Fort Worth Fire Department EMS.
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Competitiveness
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Where Texas candidates fall short
4 common failure points and 4 insider tips for Texas departments are inside the app. Unlock the full hiring intel →
Open emt / paramedic jobs in Texas
7 live openings, updated weekly from official agency boards.
EMT South Rusk County
Christus Health · Henderson, TX
Paramedic - 1N - Emergency Department
Christus Health · Corpus Christi, TX
Emergency Medical Technician
AMR · Spring, TX
Health Services Specialist I - EMT/MA - Jail Health
Public Health - PR_6015 - Jail Health · Denton, TX
Paramedic (Certified/Licensed)
Imagine Pediatrics · Houston, TX
$3,000.00 Hiring Incentive - EMT (Basic, Intermediate)
Fire Department · 801 Main Street, TX
$5,000.00 Hiring Incentive - Paramedic
Fire Department · 801 Main Street, TX
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