City of Brenham
Description
Join the City of Brenham as a full-time Firefighter serving the community in a hands-on emergency response role. This position works under general supervision and requires readiness for physically demanding, high-pressure situations.
What you'll do
- Respond to fires, hazardous materials incidents, technical rescues, and other emergencies; perform fire suppression and victim rescue.
- Maintain and test fire apparatus, hoses, hydrants, specialized rescue equipment, and department facilities.
- Support fire prevention through pre-fire planning, extinguisher inspections, school presentations, public education, and station tours.
- Participate in required drills and training covering firefighting, medical aid, heavy rescue, hazardous materials, and equipment maintenance.
- Operate communications and incident-reporting systems, prepare reports, and maintain department files and statistical information.
What you'll bring
- High school graduation or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Hold basic firefighter certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection and at least Emergency Medical Responder certification.
- Obtain a valid Class B Texas driver's license within six months of hire.
- Understand firefighting principles, emergency medical techniques, salvage and overhaul operations, and standard office procedures.
- Communicate effectively, use computers, understand manuals and policies, and operate and maintain fire suppression vehicles and equipment.
- Frequently stand, walk, and lift 20–50 pounds; occasionally lift 100 pounds or more, with or without another officer's assistance.
- Perform climbing, crawling, bending, kneeling, and intense physical exertion while remaining calm and professional during emergencies.
- Be available for irregular schedules and overtime as needed; employees subject to emergency callouts may face a 60-minute response-time residency requirement.
Pay: Starting at $16.52 per hour, based on 2,912 annual hours.
How to apply
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