Fire Coordinator I: Emergency Response & Community Liaison

Texas A&M University System; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education incentives

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

Compensatory time off

Job summary

Texas A&M Forest Service in Edinburg, Texas seeks a Fire Coordinator I to lead capacity-building programs, coordinate training, and respond to wildland incidents. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or TAMFS-equivalent qualifications, and preferred experience with wildland firefighting and incident management.

The coordinator will liaise with communities and local agencies, operate suppression equipment, and promote regional fire protection initiatives while maintaining professional standards

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent TAMFS eligibility criteria.
• Preferred: Degree in Natural Resources, Fire Science or Emergency Management.
• Experience as firefighter or instructor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Capacity Building Programs to fire departments.
• Assist in training and coordinating firefighters regionally.
• Respond to wildland fires and all-hazard incidents as needed.
• Ensure compliance with agency policies and maintain equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Travel for trainings

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Texas A&M Forest Service in Edinburg, Texas seeks a Fire Coordinator I to lead capacity-building programs, coordinate training, and respond to wildland incidents. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or TAMFS-equivalent qualifications, and preferred experience with wildland firefighting and incident management.

The coordinator will liaise with communities and local agencies, operate suppression equipment, and promote regional fire protection initiatives while maintaining professional standards