Firefighter (Entry Level)

Under direct supervision, this position protects lives and property by performing firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials, and fire prevention duties and maintains all fire equipment, apparatus and facilities.

Essential Job Functions: Performs fire fighting activities including operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose, and performing fire combat, containment, and extinguishment tasks. Performs EMS including pre-hospital treatment and transportation at the EMT-P and Paramedic level. Participates in fire drills, attends classes in fire fighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials, and related subjects. Receives and relays fire calls and alarms; Operates radio and other communication equipment; Participates in the inspection of buildings, hydrants, and other structures in fire prevention programs. Maintains fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities including performing minor repairs to departmental equipment; washes, hangs, and dries hose; washes, cleans, polishes, maintains, and tests apparatus and equipment. May assist in coordinating, instructing, or supervising the work of new recruits, or other as assigned including performing Field Training Officer duties, such as daily training of newly hired paramedics on equipment, hospital capabilities, protocol tests/reviews, and scenarios and calls; daily evaluation sheets; and QA checks on reports from previous shift. May be required to perform the duties of Fire Engineer on an as-needed basis only. Presents programs to the community on safety, medical, and fire prevention topics. Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment; cleans and washes walls and floors; cares for grounds around station; and makes minor repairs. Assists in the development of plans for special assignments such as emergency preparedness, hazardous communications, training programs, fire fighting, hazardous materials, and emergency medical activities. Performs salvage operations, such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Starting Salary for Paramedic Certified Candidates: $76,203.40. This position is also eligible for certification pay up to $2,400 annually.

Benefits: Health & Wellness Benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, telehealth, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and identity theft protection plans. Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage. Retirement & Financial Planning: Full-time employees participate in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), contributing 7% of their pay with a generous 2-to-1 City match. Vesting occurs after five years, with multiple retirement options available. A voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation Plan is also offered. Paid Leave & Time Off: Paid vacation leave, sick leave, and city-observed holidays. Professional Growth & Support Programs: Training programs, career development opportunities, and tuition reimbursement.

Requirements: At least 18 years of age, high school diploma or GED equivalent, valid driver's license, able to read/write/speak English, Texas Department of State Health Services EMT-B or EMT-P and Texas Commission on Fire Protection Structure Firefighter Certification OR Texas Department of State Health Services Paramedic Certification, valid Texas Class B Commercial Driver's license or equivalent, pass pre-employment drug screen, polygraph test, psychological exam, CJIS and fingerprint check, criminal background check, and physical exam, no DUI/DWI/BUI convictions within past 7 years, no marijuana use in past 12 months, no Schedule 1/2/3 narcotic use in past 3 years without prescription, no more than 2 traffic moving violation convictions in past 24 months, corrected visual acuity at least 20/20 both eyes and 20/40 each eye, normal night vision, horizontal visual field at least 120 degrees in each eye

Salary: $70,829.20 - $96,432.44 Annually

Application Deadline: 2026-11-06