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Do you offer practice opportunities for the physical ability test? All fire academy candidates are eligible to take part in CVFD's Delayed Entry Program. This program allows candidates to meet and prepare for the academy while waiting for it to begin. Once your application is submitted, you will be contacted by a recruiter who will invite you to the optional program. For more information, please call a recruiter at (281) 742-0923

What if I have a criminal record? A criminal conviction may not automatically eliminate you from consideration. Factors which impact the decision include the crime committed, when it occurred, and the relation between the crime and your position as a public servant. For more information, please see our application disqualifiers.

What is the shift schedule? Both paid and volunteer suppression personnel are scheduled each month based on submitted availability. Paid members are permitted to work up to 48 hours per week. There is no maximum limit for volunteers. Paid EMS members work a 48/96 shift schedule.

Requirements Paid Firefighters Must be at least 21 years old Must have current full time employment with a career fire department Minimum TCFP Basic Firefighter Minimum TDSHS EMT Basic Must be able to submit at least 5 days of availability per month (12-hour shifts on weekdays) Must be eligible to work in the United States PAID FIRE VOLUNTEER FIRE PAID EMS VOLUNTEER EMS

Does CVFD have a tattoo policy? Visible tattoos are permitted on the arms or legs as long as they are not sexually explicit, immoral, or express statements inconsistent with department values.

November 28th 1971 - CVFD Opens First Fire Station Recognizing the need for a regular fire station, The Community Protection Agency, Inc. launched a door-to-door fund drive asking residents for a $12.00 per year donation. The initial drive raised nearly $20,000. The Alief Independent School District Board of Education allowed the Community Protection Agency, Inc. to utilize a 150' x 150' tract on land near Boone Road and Bissonnet upon which to build a fire station to serve the community of that area. Construction on the station began Labor Day weekend 1971 and after many weeks of night and weekend work by the volunteers, construction was completed on their new fire station. On November 28th 1971, an open house was held which was attended by a reported host of dignitaries, the Alief High School Band plus firefighters and their families. (Pictured: New Station Dedication Ceremony)

April 12th 1971 - Community Volunteer Fire Department Created In the early 1970’s, the quiet farming village of Alief continued to grow and quickly transformed into a suburban bedroom community of Houston. Many residents of the new subdivisions felt that the Alief Volunteer Fire Department was not able to adapt to the growing needs of the area. As such, George M. Karam filed Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of the State of Texas to create a non-profit corporation known as the Community Protection Agency Inc (CPA). The initial directors of the newly formed CPA consisted of: George M. Karem, Arthur Ammons, and Robert H. Smith. On the same day The Community Protection Agency, Inc. created the Community Volunteer Fire Department to bring additional fire protection to the Alief area. (Left: George Karam) (Right: Robert Smith)

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CVFD PATCH REQUEST The personnel staffing our stations take great pride in both the department they represent, and the citizens they serve. As a result, many of our stations and divisions have designed special patches to commemorate their unique personality. ​ Unfortunately, due to the large number of requests we receive for patches, we are unable to commit the time, expense, and taxpayer resources to fulfill them. We do hope you will enjoy seeing the diversity of patches and from them, gain some insight into the diversity of the department as well. Thank you for your understanding.

2015 – New EMS Station 4 and Conference Center Opens As the area grew, so did the department. Additional facilities were needed to accommodate for the rapid growth. An EMS specific station was added as well as an attached Conference Center with large classrooms and a meeting space. Ambulance 1 and 4 were relocated to this new station resulting in Station 1 becoming a fire only station for the first time since 1973. Station 4, now called Station 94, currently houses two Medic Units and an EMS Supervisor.

June 6th 1971 (CVFD Responds to its Fire Fire Call) The newly formed Community Volunteer Fire Department responded to its first fire call on an engine loaned to the department by the City of Houston Fire Department. The loaned fire truck was "stationed" at an Arco Service Station on Bellaire Blvd and Wilcrest. Within weeks, the City of Houston loaned another engine which was housed at the Shell Service Station near the same intersection. Beyond loaning fire trucks, the City of Houston Fire Department was helpful by arranging some firefighter training to the volunteers both within the department's geographic area and at the Houston Fire Training facility near Hobby Airport, known today as the Val Jahnke Fire Training Facility. (Pictured: First fire engine loaned by HFD)

August 12th 1954 - Alief Volunteer Fire Department Created Five members of the farming community of Alief came together to form a voluntary organization. The Texas Secretary of State issued a non-profit charter to create the Alief Volunteer Fire Department. The fire department was to provide service to the village of Alief within a two-mile radius from the Alief Independent School District’s school house, the current Youens Elementary school. Eventually, the Alief Volunteer Fire Department built a fire station at the corner of C street and Alief-Clodine road, serving an initial population of about 200 people. (Pictured below is the original Alief VFD station, shown after the merger with CVFD)