Job Details

Salary : $92,939.68 Annually
Location : Aubrey, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202400054
Department: Fire Department
Opening Date: 10/02/2025
Closing Date: 10/22/2025 11:59 PM Central

Description

Assumes responsibility for driving assigned fire vehicles to and from the scene of fires and emergencies. Assists with control efforts by operating pumps and equipment, fighting fires, performing rescues, controlling spills, and providing emergency medical care.
Examples of Duties

• Demonstrates a mastery of skills from current position; these skills include but not limited to EMS; Firefighting and Rescue situations; able to accept tasks and assignments from your supervisor in both emergency and non-emergency situations, and have the skills necessary to complete those tasks.

• Drives assigned apparatus to and from fires and other emergencies.
• Provides emergency medical care to the sick and injured.
• Operates pumps and other mechanical equipment as required and relays and receives radio messages from superiors to dispatchers.
• Responds to hazardous materials emergencies and assists with control efforts.
• Performs general firefighting duties and may function in the absence of a
  company officer until relieved by a superior officer.
• Demonstrates positive effort and expertise during training exercises and assists with the development of others. Focuses on self-development in order to maintain skills.
• Takes initiative and ownership of assigned projects; seeks opportunities to improve the service delivery system by proposing new programs and revising existing programs.
• Maintains station, grounds, equipment, and apparatuses in a state of readiness; keeps station, equipment, and apparatus presentable at all times.
• Takes initiative to repair discrepancies based on qualifications; promptly reports discrepancies according to established guidelines.
• Teaches others proper preventative maintenance for the station, equipment, and apparatuses.
• Takes responsibility for own performance - both successes and failures.
• Follows departmental/city policies/procedures; avoids participation in the perpetuation or rumors and speculation; does not share confidential information with peers or the public.
• Projects a positive attitude and professional image through appearance and actions (does not make negative statements about other departments or disparaging remarks about others).
• Provides service delivery consistent with City and Department policies, procedures, practices, and expectations.
• Promotes organizational consistency by effectively communicating with internal and external customers; models behavior that promotes organizational consistency; seeks to verify service delivery efforts are consistent with other shifts.
• Performs other job functions as assigned by the appropriate Fire Captain.
• Achieves and maintains an acceptable physical fitness level.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High school graduation or GED equivalent.
• Three (3) years of experience in firefighting.
• A valid State driver's license, Class B or higher.
• Preferred Paramedic Certification.

Supplemental Information
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of modern fire suppression and prevention; working knowledge of advanced treatment and resuscitation techniques and their application as demonstrated through State Paramedic certification; knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, departmental standard operating procedures and regulations.
• Skill in the operation of firefighting tools and equipment, including fire apparatus, fire pumps, hoses, and other standard firefighting equipment, rescue equipment, ladders, medical equipment, radio, CAD, and phone.
• Ability to perform work requiring good physical condition; ability to communicate effectively orally; ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions; ability to effectively give and receive verbal and written instructions; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors, and the general public.

We offer a complete benefits package:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (100% of basic employee-only coverage paid for by the City)
• City-provided HSA contribution (if enrolled in the HDHP)
• Flexible spending accounts
• City-provided disability benefits
• City-provided life insurance
• Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) pension (8% with a 2:1 city match)
• Mission Square 457 Plan with pre-tax
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Longevity Pay

The City of Aubrey is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin, veteran status, or disability.