Firefighter

Summary

Responds to all fire, rescue, medical, and other calls for service up to and including Advanced Life Support/Mobile Integrated Health depending on certification. Sustains a high level of preparedness for emergencies, and maintains station, vehicles and equipment for fire suppression/prevention.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

• Must have the following certifications:

• Basic firefighter certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection A****NDEMT or Paramedic CertificationOR

• Paramedic certification OR

• Hold certification with a fire or EMS agency in another state that has reciprocity with the State of Texas or IFSAC seal and/or National Registry

• Once assigned by the department, you must be able to successfully complete courses, obtain and retain TCFP Basic Fire Certification, EMT, EMT-A, Paramedic, and/or successfully complete our medical director credentialing process.

• Valid Texas Class "B" Drivers License with good driving record within one (1) year of employment.

• Paramedic certification preferred.

Paramedics Preferred

Applicants who will have Paramedic certification test results (DSHS or National Registry) by 10/15 will be considered.

A COMPLETED POLYGRAPH PACKET MUST BE SUBMITTED ALONG WITH THE APPLICATION. POLYGRAPH PACKET LOCATED HERE

Application Special Instructions

JOB POSTING WILL CLOSE ON WEDNESDAY, 10/15.

A COMPLETED POLYGRAPH PACKET MUST BE SUBMITTED ALONG WITH THE APPLICATION. POLYGRAPH PACKET LOCATED HERE THE APPLICATION IS CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE IF YOU FAIL TO UPLOAD THE POLYGRAPH PACKET. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UPLOAD YOUR POLYGRAPH PACKET, YOU CAN ALSO EMAIL YOUR COMPLETED PACKET TO AKIGHT@BURLESONTX.COM

Positions Available 4

Salary Information Starting pay: Firefighter/Paramedic $79,250*

*Includes $4,800 paramedic certification pay

Firefighter/EMT Starting Pay: $74,450

PAT Test Multiple sessions, conducted in-house. More information will be sent to those that qualify.

Any further questions, contact Assistant Fire Chief Brent Sauble at bsauble@burlesontx.com

Important Documents

Now Hiring Firefighters Flyer

Become a Firefighter | Burleson, TX - Official Website