Bulverde Spring Branch

Bulverde Spring Branch Fire & EMS is currently accepting applications to fill Full-Time Firefighter/EMT & Firefighter/Paramedic positions.

Completed applications with all required documents will be accepted until 1700 on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.

Position Requirements:

• Certified by the Texas Department of State Health Services – EMT-Basic, EMT-Advanced, or Paramedic.
• Certified by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection as a Basic Structure Firefighter or higher.
• Minimum of Class B Exempt driver license, or the ability to obtain one within the first 12 months of employment.
• No history of felony convictions, convictions of family violence, or crimes of moral turpitude.
• No DWI, DUI, or drug-related offenses within the last 10 years of application date.

To advance in the hiring process, each candidate must pass the Physical Agility Test (PAT), video-based entry-level Fire Team test, pre-employment background & driving record check, and physical and drug screening.

Applicants Must Submit:

• Completed Department application.
• Copy of EMS certification (EMT-B, EMT-A, or Paramedic) with the Texas Department of State Health Services.
• Copy of Basic Structure Firefighter with the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
• Copy of a valid Class C (or greater) driver license.

Application Process:

• Application Deadline: June 30
• PAT Practice Dates: June 24, June 26, July 1, & July 3
• PAT & Ergometric Test Dates: July 15 & July 16
• Interview Dates: July 29, July 30, July 31
• Background & Pre-employment Screening: August 3 through August 21
• Conditional Job Offer: August 24 through August 28
• Projected Start Date: September 14

Salary & Benefits:

• Base salary range for Full-Time Firefighter/EMT – Basic $61,200 to $65,906 depending on qualifications.
• Base salary range for Full-Time Firefighter/EMT – Paramedic $71,300 to $76,782 depending on qualifications.
• 100% Employee and 100% Dependent Health, Dental, and Vision coverage paid by the Department.
• 48/96 work schedule.
• Established 20-year step plan.
• Additional pay for fire and technical certifications, college degrees, and longevity with the Department.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) with regular increases in PTO accrual rate.
• Cash out up to 50% of accumulated PTO once per calendar year.
• $250,000 Life Insurance Policy – Department Paid.
• Free "Tele-doc" service for access to doctors 24/7.
• Agency provided Short and Long-term Disability Insurance.
• Retirement Plan – 401(k) with 2:1 match up to 7%.
• Tuition Reimbursement of $1,000 per calendar year.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement.
• Uniforms provided by Department.
• 6 stations with planned future expansion.
• Career & Professional Development Programs.
• Paid Training Opportunities.

We welcome you to direct all questions to apply@bsb911.com for further clarification or assistance.