Summary
Responds to all fire, rescue, medical, and other calls for service up to and including Advanced Life Support/Mobile Integrated Health depending on certification. Sustains a high level of preparedness for emergencies, and maintains station, vehicles and equipment for fire suppression/prevention.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED
Must have at least one of the following certifications:
- Basic firefighter certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection
- EMT certification
- Paramedic certification
- Hold certification with a fire or EMS agency in another state that has reciprocity with the State of Texas or IFSAC seal and/or National Registry
Once assigned by the department, you must be able to successfully complete courses, obtain and retain TCFP Basic Fire Certification, EMT, EMT-A, Paramedic, and/or successfully complete our medical director credentialing process.
Valid Texas Class "B" Drivers License with good driving record within one (1) year of employment.
Paramedic certification preferred.
A COMPLETED POLYGRAPH PACKET MUST BE SUBMITTED ALONG WITH THE APPLICATION. POLYGRAPH PACKET LOCATED HERE
Application Special Instructions
JOB POSTING WILL CLOSE ON FRIDAY 9/08/2024
A COMPLETED POLYGRAPH PACKET MUST BE SUBMITTED ALONG WITH THE APPLICATION.POLYGRAPH PACKET LOCATED HERE THE APPLICATION IS CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE IF YOU FAIL TO UPLOAD THE POLYGRAPH PACKET.
Positions Available
3
Salary Information
Current starting salary is $71,000.00
Paramedic assignment pay is $400 per month.
PAT Test
09/13 and 9/17 both morning sessions. More information will be sent to those that qualify.
Application disqualifiers
The following is a list of automatic disqualifications to be a Burleson Fire Fighter. The use of these illegal drugs, within a certain timeframe, will disqualify an applicant from the hiring process.
Any illegal use in the last 2 years of Marijuana, Hashish, and/or K2/Spice.
Any illegal use in the last 5 years of Heroin, Cocaine, Crack (Cocaine), Crank (Speed), Crystal, Methamphetamine, Amphetamine, PCP / Angel Dust, LSD, Peyote / Mescaline, Tranquilizers, Ecstasy / XTC (Designer Drugs), Lean, Psilocybin / Mushrooms, Talwin / PBZ, Quaaludes, Rohypnol, Inhalants (glue, gas, canned air), Butyl Nitrite (Locker Room Rush), Steroids and/or Soma (Dance, Vegas Cocktail).
*A polygraph test will be conducted which will include questions regarding these. Be sure to fill out the polygraph packet to the best of your ability.
Any further questions, contact Assistant Fire Chief Jeremiah Lozier at jlozier@burlesontx.com