Become a Firefighter

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Minimum 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 and Paramedic DSHS or National Registry. 
      • No TCFP with Paramedic DSHS or National Registry 
      • No TCFP and Paramedic DSHS or National Registry exam results or reciprocity by: 09/19 at 1600 hrs.
    • Basic Fire (TCFP) and EMT Basic DSHS or National Registry, and enrolled in medic school with 50% completed
    • Basic Fire (TCFP) and EMT Basic DSHS or National Registry
  • Once assigned by the department, you must successfully complete courses, obtain and maintain TCFP Basic Fire Certification, EMT, EMT-A, Paramedic, and/or complete our medical director credentialing process.
  • Valid Texas Class "B" Driver's License with a good driving record, or obtain within one year of employment.
  • Paramedic certification preferred.

Salary

  • Starting Salary - $74,450
  • Top Out Pay - $94,311.03
  • Paramedic Pay - $4,800
  • Education/Certification Pay - $600 - $1,450 based on level
  • Longevity Pay

Benefits 

  • Link to Benefits
  • TMRS Pension 7% with 2 to 1 match and annual cost of living adjustments in retirement
  • TMRS Life Death Benefit of 1x annual base pay for active employees and $7500 for retirees
  • Optional 457 and Roth
  • Social Security
  • 2 Medical Plans
     - High Deductible with a city provided Health Savings Account
     - Co-Pay plan 
  • Additional pre-tax Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account and Dependent Care Account
  • Vision insurance
  • City provided life insurance 2x annual base pay with a first responder occupational benefit
  • City provided dependent life insurance of $20,000 for spouse/child(ren)
  • Optional purchase of life insurance, short term disability, legal & identity theft protection, pet insurance and supplemental medical available
  • City paid long-term disability is provided
  • 1 to 2 weeks paid parental leave depending on length of service
  • 3 weeks vacation
  • 13 days sick leave
  • 10 paid holidays 
  • Other paid leave available
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • First Responder Assistance Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness program incentives

About Us

Burleson Fire / EMS is a rapidly growing, all hazards response organization responding to approximately 9,200 calls per year. Burleson Fire / EMS currently responds out of three stations with a fourth anticipated around 2026-2027 as approved by voters in a recent bond election.

Becoming a Burleson Firefighter

The most qualified applicants as determined from the applications will be selected to take the test. This post is to establish an eligibility list.

  • An employment application must be completed online or sign up for "Job Alerts" on the job portal for future employment opportunities. 
  • Applicants selected for testing (based on qualifications) will be notified in writing before the test date.

The City of Burleson is an Equal Opportunity Employer.