Firefighter

Department:

Fire Operations

FLSA Status:

Nonexempt

Hiring Salary:

ANNUAL PAY:

CURRENT FY 2026-2027 STARTING ANNUAL BASE PAY FOR FIREFIGHTER (FY 2026-27 ANNUAL BASE PAY WILL BE DETERMINED AT A LATER DATE :  

·$80,261 ANNUALLY – includes approximate built in overtime of $6,281.32 per year

·$5,000.00 Sign-On and Retention Incentive for Paramedics (paid out as follows: $2,500 at hire, $1,500 after completion of first year, $1,000 after completion of two years)

ADDITIONAL PAY (ANNUAL AMOUNTS):

·TCFP Intermediate Firefighter: $600 | Advanced Firefighter: $1,200 | Master Firefighter: $1,800            

·EMT – Intermediate: $1,800 | EMT – Paramedic: $3,000                                

·EMS/Fire Instructor: $300

·Fire & Arson Assignment: $1,800

·Bilingual (Spanish, German, or ASL only, test required): $300

·Associate’s Degree: $600 | Bachelor’s Degree: $1,200 | Master’s Degree: $1,800

Welcome, ‘ist das Leben schön!’ (Life is good!) At the City of New Braunfels, we seek out people ready to serve the community, plan for the future, and preserve our well-renowned natural beauty. Our five Core Values serve as a cornerstone of our work: Integrity, Service, Visionary Leadership, Stewardship of Resources, and Cultural Heritage. Do our values speak to you?

What we’re looking for: Under close supervision, performs firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical duties as required to protect lives and property.

Benefits & Total Rewards:

Our City team members are our most valuable asset! We offer Total Rewards when you join our team.

• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance
• 2:1 match on retirement contribution
• Paid volunteer time off – 16 hours per year
• Vacation accrual starts at date of hire – up to 120 hours annually your first year
• Get paid to stay – longevity pay on top of your regular pay after one full year
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Bilingual pay offered
• Keep learning – professional and personal development training available

IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/LINKS:

Firefighter (Paramedic Preference) Entry Level Exam - January 2027

Firefighter Entry Level Additional Suitability Factors

The responsibilities you’ll be trusted with:

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Operates, maintains, and Inspects vehicles and equipment to assure proper operating conditions; maintains and updates maintenance logs, schedules, reports, and technical documents.
• Inspects and maintains Fire Department facilities, vehicles, equipment, apparatus, tools, supplies, and hydrants; inspects, tests, evaluates, and repairs equipment after use; notifies supervisors of equipment problems beyond the scope of authority or skills.
• Inspects and maintains personal protective equipment and assures that all firefighting equipment is in a state of readiness and available for immediate use.
• Responds to emergency alarms and calls for service, and performs fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical duties as required to control emergency incidents; relays orders, instructions and information on emergency actions, and follows orders under stressful conditions.
• Operates emergency, fire, rescue, medical, and life-saving tools and equipment; assists and coordinates with law enforcement personnel and other responders as required; ventilates and enters burning structures to extinguish fires and rescue victims.
• Mitigates hazards, emergency situations, and hazardous materials incidents; performs salvage and clean-up activities at fire and emergency scenes.
• Performs station maintenance; maintains station living quarters in clean and orderly condition; operates, inspects, and maintains ambulance and other fire equipment; performs minor repairs on apparatus and equipment inside and outside of facilities; orders replacement supplies as needed.
• Continuously updates knowledge of traffic patterns, streets, landmarks and building locations, and special hazards of designated facilities, to assure that firefighting activities are accomplished in a fast, effective and safe manner.
• Assists in the preparation and maintenance of required departmental records.
• Assists with the inspection of buildings for fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances; may assist with fire investigations.
• Assists in training firefighters in firefighting techniques; assists with emergency medical and fire training for volunteers; participates in public education, prevention, and safety activities.
• Attends training programs to continuously update work skills and knowledge.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License; acquire a Texas Class B Driver’s License within six (6) months of hire date.
• Certifications for Firefighter from Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP)
• Emergency Medical Technician-Basic from Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is required.
• All Firefighters who do not hold a current Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic certification from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) may be required to attend and complete a department-sponsored paramedic completion program, to be scheduled at the discretion of the Department. Course completion is defined as obtaining National Registry Certification.
• Additional technical certifications and training may be required based on the Professional Development Plan 

Required Knowledge of:

• City policies and procedures.
• Fire Department general orders, guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Principles and practices of modern fire suppression and prevention.
• Procedures and equipment used in modern fire fighting and emergency medical response.
• Operational characteristics of fire suppression apparatus and equipment.
• Methods and techniques of handling hazardous materials.
• City geography, traffic patterns, and the location of all streets, landmarks, and buildings.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations governing fire safety.

Required Skill in:

• Providing firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical services under emergency conditions.
• Observing and following safe firefighting practices.
• Following orders under stressful conditions.
• Recognizing the construction, contents, and occupancy of buildings in order to apply appropriate standard firefighting techniques.
• Assessing emergency medical needs, stabilizing patients, and providing emergency medical care.
• Operating and maintaining fire suppression apparatus, tools, and equipment.
• Maintaining physical condition required for the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers.
• Performing maintenance and repair of firefighting vehicles, facilities, and equipment.
• Operating and maintaining computer and communications equipment.
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

Your work environment: 

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors with exposure to extreme weather conditions and temperature fluctuations with the ability to rapidly adapt to changes.
• Requires constant and strenuous physical efforts including safely standing, kneeling, bending, crawling, and reaching for extended periods of time; ability to safely lift, carry, and move items weighing up to one hundred (100) pounds and safely drag items weighing a minimum of one hundred sixty-five (165) pounds.
• May be exposed to environmental allergens, gases, fumes, hazardous chemicals, communicable diseases, and potential physical harm; varying noise levels, dark and confined spaces.
• Must be able to work in uniform during weekdays, weekends, and holidays based on assigned shift.
• Must maintain a level of physical fitness to meet Department standards.
• NOTE:  This position is designated safety and/or security sensitive.

The City of New Braunfels is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.