Position Overview
Join a team committed to service, courage, and community. The City of Bastrop Fire Department is seeking a dedicated and motivated individual who takes pride in helping others within our community to fill the position of full-time Firefighter/EMT. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by protecting lives and property while providing critical emergency medical care to residents and visitors.
As a Firefighter/EMT, you will perform vital public safety duties dedicated to the protection of life and property through skilled firefighting, emergency response, rescue services, and public safety delivered with professionalism and compassion. In addition, to emergency duties, firefighters may actively engage in public education initiatives, as well as the maintenance of fire station, apparatus, and equipment. Firefighters work under the direction of the Fire Chief or designee and are expected to demonstrate strong teamwork, sound judgement, and a commitment to continuous training and professional development in order to effectively serve the community.
This role requires operating in a physically demanding, fast-paced environment, often outdoors and under challenging conditions, including extreme temperatures, inclement weather, intermittent exposure to other hostile environments, confined spaces, and high noise intensity. Firefighters are responsible for technical tasks in firefighting, apparatus operations, rescue services, emergency medical care, and ongoing fire training activities.
About the Department
The Bastrop Fire Department is a combination department proudly serving a rapidly growing community of over 10,000 residents within approximately nine square miles of the city limits. Operating out of a single fire station, the department responds to an average of 1,200 calls annually, delivering comprehensive emergency services including fire suppression, emergency medical response, and rescue operations. The department is also committed to proactive fire prevention and public education initiatives that enhance community safety and awareness. The current apparatus fleet includes a 100-foot Platform Quint and an Engine, supporting a wide range of emergency response capabilities.
Listed below are the minimum license, certification, and credentialing requirements for applicants to be eligible to apply for the Firefighter position. All eligible candidates selected shall serve a minimum of six (6) months probationary period from the date of hire.
Education Requirement:
High school diploma or GED equivalent; must be eighteen (18) years of age.
Minimum Requirements:-
Must possess a valid Class B Texas driver’s license or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment.
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Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) certification as a Basic Structural Firefighter or higher.
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Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or higher.
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National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100, 200, 700, and 800 or the ability to obtain within 6 (six) months of employment.
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Complete a Texas Commission of Fire Protection Wildland Basic certification within one (1) year of employment.
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Pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
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Have not been convicted of any felonies.
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Have not been convicted of any Class A and B misdemeanors in the previous 7 years.
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Complete hiring process as outlined.
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Background investigation to include employment history, criminal history, driving record and references.
Knowledge of:
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City of Bastrop Employee Handbook and Bastrop Fire Department Standard Operating Guidelines.
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Operational characteristics, services and activities of the medical response, and fire suppression program.
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Modern and complex principles and practices of fire suppression.
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Principles, practices and skills of emergency medical care.
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Basic principles of mechanics.
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Basic principles of Incident Command System.
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Local geography including streets and location of hydrants and major fire hazards.
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Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
RECRUITMENT
The following timeline has been developed for the application/hiring process:
IMPORTANT DATES
July 16, 2026 Application Process opens
August 9, 2026 Application Process closes at 5:00 p.m.
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August 14, 2026 Written & Physical Exam
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Physical Ability Test following the written exam. Bring appropriate attire.
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August 14, 2026 Interviews in the afternoon after written/physical exam
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Last week of August or First week of September 2026 Projected Start Date
Firefighter Selection Process:
The selection process begins with the application period. All applications will be reviewed at time of submission for completeness and minimum requirements. Selected candidates will be notified to take the written exam on August 14, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Exams will be graded immediately following.
Candidates that pass the written exam will then take the physical ability test. Those with the top combined scores will be invited to the panel interview. begin the background process. Candidates who successfully pass the background process will be invited to a panel interview. Pending completion of the pre-employment background process, a conditional offer of employment will be extended to the top candidate.
Application Submittal
Application Reviews/Q&A Session
Written Exam & Physical Ability Test
Panel Interview
Background & Driving Record Checks
Conditional Job Offer Medical & Drug Screen
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Retirement – TMRS - 7%, City matches 2 to 1 at retirement
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Retirement Eligibility - 20 years of service or age 60
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Health and Dental Insurance – for employee, provided at no cost (optional HSA)
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Basic Life Insurance - $50,000 policy for employee, provided at no cost
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Long Term Disability (LTD) – for employee, provided at no cost
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ALIGHT – Health Care Concierge
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Holiday Pay
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Paid Time Off after 6 months
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Sick Leave – 8 hours per month
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All uniforms and gear provided
Candidate Physical Ability Test Information
https://www.cityofbastrop.org/upload/page/0502/docs/Firefighter CPAT Final.pdf (Download PDF reader)
Position will remain open until filled. Employment is contingent on passing post-offer, pre-employment drug testing/physical, and criminal background investigation.
**The City of Bastrop is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO) and values diversity in its workforce. As an EEO employer, the City provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.**
