Fire Department Careers Offering Excellent Salaries And Benefits
4
stations open currently with one additional replacement station planned.
80
Full time operational personnel split between three shifts A, B, C.
3750
Emergency calls for service annually.
48/96
Shift Schedule.
By the Numbers
Benefits
Retirement
Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS) plan 7% employee investment matched 2.5:1 by the department. Additional 457 plan (optional).
Healthcare
Employee health, dental, and visual insurance covered 100% by the department. Family health, dental, and visual insurance is covered 50% by the department. Occupational Cancer and Life Insurance provided by the ESD.
Incentive Pay
Additional pay can be earned through: education pay, certification pay, holiday pay and longevity pay.
Education
Department employees have access to annual discretionary funds for formal education as well as job specific training.
Paid Time Off/Sick Leave
Full time operational personnel accrue 168 hours per year for Paid Time OFF. Accrued time increase with longevity throughout your career, up to 336 hours per year. Personnel also receive 144 hours of Paid Sick Leave annually.