Application Deadline
Applications must be submitted by June 30, 2026, at 23:59 hours to be considered.
Benefits
Salary*: Ranges from $72,630 up to $85,890. Annual step raises available up to 11 years of service with the department.
- Qualifying candidates may receive lateral entry, dependent on experience and qualifications.
Holiday Pay: Eligible for 12 paid Holidays. These are provided as true holiday pay. Holiday pay is paid as 24-hour shifts and not deducted from PTO.
PTO: Starting at 144 hours.
Retirement: TCDRS Mandatory Participation at 5% with optional deferred compensation 457b plan.
Insurance: Medical, Vision, Dental: Employee-only 100% employer paid. Dependents covered at 80%. Short-term, Long-term Disability, and Life Insurance and AD&D 100% employer paid.
Protective Clothing: Supplied by District
Uniforms: Supplied by District
Schedule: 48/96 (AABBCC)
Special Operations: Active TIFMAS department in Wildland & All-Hazard Response
Swiftwater / Flood Rescue Response
Interview Process
Interviews and Driver/Operator Skills Evaluation: Week of July 07, 2026.
Firefighter Skills Agility Test:
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Extend and retract a 24-foot extension ladder to the second story of the training facility.
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Start vent saw. Climb 24 ft ladder to the roof line and return to the ground.
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Catch hydrant using a 5-inch supply line while pulling 100 ft of hose and placing hydrant valve on the secondary cap.
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Deploy a 1 ¾ inch attack line to the second story of training building and flow a continuous stream for 60 seconds.
Expected Performance Standard
Members at all levels are expected to demonstrate the highest level of ethics, leadership at all levels, and effectively work together to meet the needs and expectations of the community and the department through work behaviors that support and align with the department’s vision, mission, values, goals, and objectives.
Essential Job Functions
1. Is familiar with, and abides by department expectations, policies, rules, regulations, and operating practices.
2. Maintains physical and emotional health/wellness as required to complete assigned duties of this job.
3. Safely performs all duties and assigned tasks.
4. Has a working knowledge of station territory, streets, target hazards, and location of water sources and hydrants.
5. Responds with his assigned crew to emergency scenes and planned events, and actively safely, and professionally participates in all assigned activities, company pre-plans, life safety surveys of commercial and public buildings and facilities, station duties, training, drills, and public relations events while under the supervision of a Captain and/or Chief Officer.
6. Wears and uses personal safety equipment and personal protection clothing as required by site conditions, assigned tasks, and in accordance with standard operating practices and expectations.
7. Is courteous and professional in all interactions with the public and with fellow firefighters, officers, and other emergency response partners.
8. Maintains personal hygiene, appearance, and station spaces in accordance with expectations.
9. Performs visual and operational checks on the systems, components, tools, and equipment of department apparatus and other vehicles so that the operational status of the vehicle and associated systems, components, tools, and equipment is in a state of operational readiness
10. Documents all visual and operational checks on approved maintenance and inspection forms, so that all items are checked for operation and deficiencies are reported.
11. Operates assigned fire apparatus and other vehicles on both private and public ways, so that the vehicle is operated safely and in compliance with all applicable laws and departmental rules and regulations.
12. Operates, backs, maneuvers, and positions assigned fire apparatus and other vehicles around obstacles and in restricted spaces, so that the vehicle is operated safely, in compliance with all applicable laws and departmental rules and regulations, and without striking obstructions.
13. Operates assigned fire apparatus and other vehicles using defensive driving techniques, so that control of the vehicle is maintained, and safe clearance zones are observed.
14. Operates all fixed systems, tools, and equipment on assigned fire apparatus and other vehicles, so that each system or piece of equipment is operated in accordance with the intended use of the system, tools, and equipment and applicable department operating practices.
15. Receives and transmits information via telephone, radio, or face-to-face communication, so that all necessary information is obtained, communications equipment is operated correctly, and the information is relayed promptly and accurately.
16. Responds on assigned apparatus or other vehicle to emergency or nonemergency scenes, so that the apparatus is correctly mounted and dismounted and seat belts are used whenever the vehicle is in motion.
17. Establishes and operates in work areas at emergency and nonemergency scenes, so that department operating practices are followed, safety equipment is utilized, protected work areas are established, and assigned tasks are performed only in established, protected work areas.
18. Connects a fire department pumper to a water supply as a member of a team, so that connections are tight and water flow is unobstructed.
19. Produces effective hand or master streams, given the sources specified in the following list, so that the pump is engaged, all pressure control and vehicle safety devices are set, the rated flow of the nozzle is achieved and maintained, and the apparatus is monitored for potential problems:
20. Pumps a supply line of 2-½” (65 mm) or larger, so that the correct pressure and flow are provided.
21. Produces a foam fire stream, so that properly proportioned foam is provided.
22. Supplies water to fire sprinkler and standpipe systems, so that water is supplied to the system at the correct volume and pressure.
23. Completes incident reports and other required reports accurately and in accordance with department practices.
24. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
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Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
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Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
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Must be able read, write, and speak English
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Must be U.S. citizen by birth or naturalized, OR if not a U.S. citizen, immigration status must be current and permit the applicant to work a full-time job in the U.S.
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Minimum of 4 years of firefighting experience with a recognized municipal, industrial, or DoD fire department of comparable size and complexity.
Required Certifications at time of testing:
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TCFP Intermediate Firefighter
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TCFP Driver/Operator Pumper
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EMS: TX DSHS EMT-Basic or higher
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NIMS IS 100, 200, 700, 800
Preferred Certifications
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TCFP Driver/Operator, Aerial
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TCFP Fire Instructor I
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TCFP Fire Officer 1
All out-of-state applicants must be in the reciprocity process with TCFP/DSHS by the application hire date and must provide proof and status to the department. If you have any questions, please get in touch with [email protected]
Additional Requirements
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A valid Texas Class B Exempt driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
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Requires a comprehensive background investigation to include a local, state, and federal criminal history check and sex offender registry check.
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Requires an ongoing satisfactory result from a medical evaluation and substance/controlled substance testing.
