Firefighter

burlesontx; Burleson (TX); On-site; USD 74,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Burleson Fire Department is hiring firefighters with paramedic qualifications. Starting pay is $79,250 with $4,800 paramedic certification pay; Firefighter/EMT starting pay is $74,450. Paramedic certification is preferred, and a Texas Class B license is required.

Applicants with out-of-state reciprocity or IFSAC/National Registry relations are welcome to apply. Multiple sessions of PAT tests will be conducted in-house, and questions can be directed to Assistant Fire Chief Brent Sauble at

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent).
• Must have Texas certifications: TCFP Basic Fire Certification and EMT or Paramedic; OR Paramedic certification.
• Hold reciprocity certification from another state or IFSAC/National Registry.
• After assignment, you must complete required courses and credentialing processes.
• Valid Texas Class 'B' Driver License with good driving record within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Emergency response

Driver's license

Medical certification readiness

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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 AND EMT or Paramedic Certification OR
  • 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.

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 [e-mail]

Important Documents

Now Hiring Firefighters Flyer

Become a Firefighter | Burleson, TX - Official Website