Position Type:
Public Safety/Firefighter
Date Posted:
5/18/2026
Location:
City of Seguin
Job Description: FIRE RECRUIT
PAY GROUP: F1
City of Seguin Pay Schedule
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Duties include training for fire alarms, accident scenes, and other emergency calls; assisting in fire suppression; and participating in station, equipment, and grounds maintenance.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Essential Duties*
Participates in training related to alarms and assists in the suppression of fires, including rescue, entry, ventilating, and salvage work;
May drive fire truck, ambulance or other emergency vehicle to emergency scenes; responsible for safe operation of such at all times;
May assist in the clean-up and overhaul work after a fire is extinguished;
May assist with maintenance, minor repair, and clean-up of fire and emergency medical equipment, fire vehicles, firefighting apparatus, station, and grounds;
May perform emergency medical services in accordance with level of skills and certification.
May assist in the cleaning and restocking equipment/supplies in the vehicle after each run;
Participates in continuing training and instruction by department;
Participates in the department's wellness program;
Other Important Duties*
May assist other city departments;
May use computer to update various logs and lists;
Observes all safety rules and procedures; and
Performs such other duties as may be assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Extensive knowledge of: city geography.
Knowledge of: county geography; elementary physics, chemistry and mechanics, technical firefighting principles and techniques; principles of hydraulics as applied to fire suppression; and federal, state, and local rules and procedures affecting Fire/EMS operations.
Skill in: operating emergency vehicle in a safe manner.
Physical Ability to: swim; lift and maneuver up to 165 lbs. (i.e. hose, bunker gear, air pack, ladders, etc.); climb ladders; perform CPR; wear and utilize personal protective equipment; and perform strenuous work in adverse conditions (i.e. varying weather conditions, smoked filled environment, etc.).
Demonstrated Mental Ability to: tolerate working at heights and confined places for prolonged periods of time.
Ability to: operate all vehicles and equipment in the department; read maps; keep accurate records, establish and maintain cooperative relationships with fellow employees and the public, deal effectively with individuals under stress; and maintain appropriate necessary certifications, Texas driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, and good driving record; and must be able to lawfully report for emergency duty from residence within one hour.
Other: May be exposed to and handle toxic and/or hazardous materials or work in areas where such materials are stored.
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
High school graduation, or its equivalent (some college work in fire sciences is desirable).
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
EMT Paramedic certification from the Texas Department of State Health Services and an appropriate Texas driver's license. Must obtain a basic firefighter certification within 6 months of employment.
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-Position Will Remain Open Until Filled -The City of Seguin is an "Equal Employment Opportunity Employer" (AA/EOE)
- For the purpose of compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description does not take into account potential reasonable accommodations.
