Firefighter Cadet: Train, Respond, Save Lives

City of Bryan; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Bryan Fire Department in Bryan, Texas seeks entry-level firefighter cadets to train in procedures and emergency response, with schedules 24 hours on duty and 48 hours off, shifting to 48/96 in 2027. Applicants must be US citizens, 18-40, high school graduate, able to read/write English, and pass fitness assessments.

Starting pay includes cadet rates during academy and higher base pay once certified; recruiting deadlines posted Oct 1, 2026 with deadlines Nov 27, 2026. See posted dates.

Qualifications

• US citizen by birth or naturalization.
• Between 18 and 40 at date of hire.
• Must read and write English.
• Must meet physical standards for the position.
• Good moral character and stable employment history.

Responsibilities

• Responds to fire alarms and emergency calls.
• Operates hoses, ladders, and firefighting equipment.
• Climbs ladders and enters structures for rescue.
• Ventilates buildings and creates access using tools.
• Administers EMS as trained; provides medical care on site.

Skills

Citizenship

Age 18-40

English literacy

Physical fitness

Character

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

City of Bryan Fire Department in Bryan, Texas seeks entry-level firefighter cadets to train in procedures and emergency response, with schedules 24 hours on duty and 48 hours off, shifting to 48/96 in 2027. Applicants must be US citizens, 18-40, high school graduate, able to read/write English, and pass fitness assessments.

Starting pay includes cadet rates during academy and higher base pay once certified; recruiting deadlines posted Oct 1, 2026 with deadlines Nov 27, 2026. See posted dates.