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Fire Employment Opportunities

The Bastrop Fire Department is a combination department responsible for providing fire protection services to over 10,000 residents within the 9 square miles of the city limits.  The Department has 1 fire station that runs an average of 1,200 calls annually.  Bastrop Fire Department promotes fire prevention and education, responds to fire, medical and rescue calls.

 

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Recruitment

Firefighter

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

  • Retirement – TMRS - 7%, City matches 2 to 1 at retirement.
  • Retirement Eligibility - 20 years of service or age 60
  • Health and Dental Insurance – employee coverage provided at no cost (optional HSA).
  • Basic Life Insurance - $50,000 policy for employee, provided at no cost.
  • Long Term Disability (LTD) – for employee, provided at no cost.
  • ALIGHT – Health Care Concierge
  • Holiday Pay
  • Paid Vacation Leave after 6 months
  • Sick Leave – 8 hours per month
  • All uniforms and gear provided.

Education Requirement:

High school diploma or GED equivalent

 

Minimum Requirements:

  • Must be 18 years of age;
  • Must possess a valid Class B Texas driver's license or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
  • Basic Structural Firefighter or higher certification from Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP).
  • Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) certification as an EMT or higher.
  • National Incident Managment System (NIMS) 100, 200, 700 and 800 or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
  • Complete a Texas Commission of Fire Protection Wildland Basic certification within 1 year of employment.
  • Pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
  • Have not been convicted of any felonies.
  • Have not been convicted of any Class A or B misdemeanors in the previous 7 years.
  • Complete hiring process as outlined.
  • Background investigation to include employment history, criminal history, driving record and references.

 

RECRUITMENT
The following timeline has been developed for the application/hiring process:

IMPORTANT DATES

  • October 4, 2024            Application Process opens
  • November 3, 2024        Application Process closes at 5:00 p.m.
  • November 15, 2024:     Written Exam at 8:00 a.m.

  *Written exam location TBD

  *Physical Ability Test following the written exam.  Bring appropriate attire.

  • November 22, 2024:    Panel Interviews (Times to be determined) 
  • December 9, 2024:   Projected Start Date

 

**For more information, please contact the Fire Department at (512) 332-8672 or email fire@cityofbastrop.org.

 

The City of Bastrop is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EEO) and values diversity in its workforce.  As an EEO employer, the City provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

 

***Employment is contingent on passing post-offer, pre-employment drug testing and criminal background investigations.***

“The Mission of the City of Bastrop is to continuously strive to provide innovative and proactive services that enhance our authentic way of life to achieve our vision.”