Firefighter

College Station, TX - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 63423 - 67995

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Under general direction of assigned Company Officer Firefighters performpublic safetywork involving the protection of life and propertythrough responding to fire alarmsand engaging in fire suppression other emergency incidents and performing highly skilled work providingemergency medical services (EMS)technical rescue and hazardous materials emergency response. Work is performed under close supervisionin accordance withwell-defined procedures.Additionally firefightersinteract regularly with the community in non-emergencyrelatedfunctions including public educationand fire prevention activities.

Firefightersare required towork48-hour shifts and 56-hour work weeks;and may be assigned to work a day assignment (40-hour work week) whileassistingwith special projects.Uncertified Firefighters (Paramedic) will be assigned to a work a 40-hour work week.

Principal Duties

Respond emergency and non-emergency situations to fire alarms with assigned company; participate in fire suppression technicalrescue and emergency medical services activities which may include but is not limited to assisting in freeing victims from physically trapped situations and operating pumping apparatus.

Respond to emergency calls for specialized service such as such as hazardous material confined spaces rescue extrication and technical rescues. Assist in overhauling salvage and cleanup operations.

Provide emergency medical technician (EMT) level assistance at injury or accident scenes involving basic life support and paramedic supportfunctions including but not limited to administering medical care utilizing accepted guidelines of basic and advanced life support procedures examining victims and communicating physical assessment to base hospital physician.

Participate in the cleaning repair and maintenance and of firefighting equipment apparatus and fire department facilities; maintainassigned Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) as ; work safely follow safe work practices and identifyand report unsafeworking conditions and/or equipment inaccordance withestablished procedures.

Conduct pre-fire planning of businesses and places of assembly. Establishrelationships with building managers to effectively communicate fire codes and safety procedures.

Participate in and assist with public education and community relation activities including but not limited to training classes drills fire station tours and school visits.

May step-up or act as Apparatus Operator and/or drive ambulance or fire apparatus asneeded.

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Valid Texas Drivers License

Certifications:

Certified Firefighter

Current certification by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) in Basic Structure Fire Suppression or above and current certification with the Texas Department of State Health Services as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Basic) or above

Uncertified Firefighter/ EMT-Basic or Paramedic

Current certification with the Texas Department of State Health Services as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-Basic) or Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT Paramedic) or Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (NREMT- Paramedic) and ability to obtain certification by Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) in Basic Structure Fire Suppression within (8) eight months

Uncertified Firefighter/No fire or EMS certifications

Ability to obtain a certificate with the Texas Department of State Health Services as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-Basic) and ability to obtain certification by Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) in Basic Structure Fire Suppression within (8) eight months

*Uncertified and partially certified applicants must have 12 college hours with a 2.0 GPA or military service.

Knowledge andproficiencyof EmergencyMedical Technician basic life support procedures and paramedic support procedures/protocols

Knowledge of breathing air compressors and cascade systems

Ability to think and act quickly and effectively in emergencies

Ability to deal effectively with people under stressful situations

Ability tocomprehendand follow verbal and written direction promptly and accurately

Ability to obtain andmaintainall applicable certifications as directed by the departmentandmeetallrequirements of the Professional Development Guide for this position

Preferred:

Knowledge of principles practices and procedures of modern firefighting technical rescue EMS and hazardous material techniques

Knowledge of city streets water supply systems and fire suppression systems

Certified Firefighter/Paramedic Highly preferred (eligible for sign-on bonus)

Supplemental Information

Posting Closes at noon January 29 2026
Written exam and physical assessment: February 17 2026
Planned Hire Date: March 30 2026

Certified Firefighter Paramedic eligible for $5000 Hire-On Bonus after successful completion of FTEP.

Lateral credit for 1 - 4 years of service for certified external hires with TCFP Basic Structural Firefighter Certification and DSHS EMT Certification.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described are representative of this job or that an employee encounters while performing the essential duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to perform essential duties in an unpredictable emergency response situation for prolonged periods of extreme physical exertion in an environment that entails a variety of weather conditions and extreme temperatures; frequent standing walking bending stooping climbing pushing/pulling; exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals fire fumes unsafe structures heights confined spaces traffic hazards disease and pathogenic substances; and ability to use appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Drug Screening: Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this position individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy.
Additional Criminal Background Screening Required: In addition to the standard pre-employment criminal background check individuals receiving a conditional offer for this position shall be subject to a fingerprint- based background screening due to the required access to secured buildings and/or secure data systems.

An Equal Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer

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DescriptionUnder general direction of assigned Company Officer Firefighters performpublic safetywork involving the protection of life and propertythrough responding to fire alarmsand engaging in fire suppression other emergency incidents and performing highly skilled work providingemergency medical ...