This role involves providing emergency response, including firefighting and basic or advanced life support, under the direction of an assigned Captain. The position requires preventing, combating, and extinguishing fires, treating the sick or injured, and performing other rescue duties as needed. Additionally, the Firefighter is expected to learn and apply equipment maintenance and safety techniques to ensure safe and effective departmental operations.
Responsibilities
Perform basic firefighting operations including responding to fire alarms; driving fire apparatus, ambulance, and other auxiliary equipment; laying and connecting hose; holding nozzles and directing fog or water streams; raising and climbing ladders; and using fire extinguishers, bars, hooks, lines, and other equipment
Ventilate burning buildings by opening windows, cutting holes in roofs or floors, or using mechanical means
Perform salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water, and removing debris
Respond to motor vehicle accidents, aircraft accidents, and other incidents requiring extrication using hand and high-pressure hydraulic tools
Respond to medical emergencies and provide treatment for patients using basic and advanced life support
Transport the sick and injured to appropriate medical facilities while continuing medical care enroute
Perform general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire department property, including cleaning and polishing floors, cleaning restrooms and other public and firefighter access areas, mowing and edging yards, tending flower beds, repairing property and equipment, and washing, cleaning, and polishing fire apparatus
Memorize district and facilities, streets, hydrants, sprinkler connections, and Fire Department Key boxes
Conduct public education programs, fire inspections, and pre-fire planning activities
Participate in physical fitness exercises and maintain required fitness as defined by department policy
Maintain a high standard of professional appearance, attitude, and customer service at all times
Answer and forward incoming phone calls
Greet and assist the public in matters appropriate to the position, or refer to a supervisor
Prepare and submit reports as directed
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance
Requirements
High School diploma or GED equivalent
Minimum of 18 years of age
Valid Class B Exempt driver’s license, or the ability to obtain within two months of start date, and the ability to maintain a safe driving record throughout employment as defined by City policy
Basic Structural Firefighter certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection
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EMT-Paramedic certification from the Texas Department of State Health Services
Ability to complete a Personal History Statement, and pass pre-employment screening and background investigation
Knowledge of procedures and methods used in safely and comfortably handling and treating patients
Knowledge of pre-hospital patient care for advanced and basic life support
Knowledge of fire suppression and prevention methods, procedures, and techniques
Knowledge of principles and practices of disaster preparedness, response, and recovery
Knowledge of current safety practices and procedures involved in the fire service
Knowledge of office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications
Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
Ability to learn how to use and safely operate firefighting equipment
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, and to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to think clearly and use independent judgment in routine and any occurring non-routine situations
Ability to perform competently in dynamic, highly stressful situations
Ability to work extended hours and days to meet operational needs
Ability to interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations and City Policy
Ability to operate modern office equipment and computers including applicable software applications
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Ability to wear all assigned bunker gear and perform related emergency scene duties effectively and efficiently
Ability to frequently lift and carry heavy weights, climb, walk, run, drive vehicles, crawl, stoop, push, pull, jump, grasp hoses, grasp and manipulate small objects, work on unsteady footing, and use other emergency and firefighting equipment as required
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents and to operate equipment
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction
Nice to have:
Previous firefighting experience
Important Details
Schedule: 48 hours on, 96 hours off; some assignments of day shifts consisting of 40-hour workweeks, typically eight hours per day, may be required
Application deadline: 24 June 2026
EMS Certification Requirement: employees hired with an EMT certification will be required to obtain a Paramedic certification from the Texas Department of State Health Services within two (2) years from date of hire
Firefighting Certification Requirement: employees hired with only a Paramedic certification will be required to obtain a Basic Firefighter certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection within two (2) years from date of hire
Environment: Works in emergency conditions that may involve extreme danger and exertion under hazardous conditions to include but not limited to flames, smoke, hazardous materials, cramped conditions, charged or oxygen deficient atmospheres, downed power lines, victims with severe injuries or death, and inclement weather
Application Process
Submit a completed Personal History Statement (PHS) by uploading it to the employment application at the time of submission
Testing will be conducted on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, if selected to participate in the testing process
About the Company
The Police Department's policies and procedures must be understood by all employees who have access to health information protected by the HIPAA Privacy Rule, corresponding to their job responsibilities. Employees who violate the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy Rule will be subject to discipline, up to and including termination.
