Salary : $78,181.99 - $102,882.21 Annually
Location : Wylie, TX
Job Type: FULL TIME
Job Number:
Department: Fire - Firefighters
Opening Date: 09/22/2026

General Summary
WE WILL ONLY BE TESTING THE FIRST FIFTY (50) QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

TO BE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY, YOU MUST MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.

TESTING IS ONLINE ONLY AND YOU MUST BE APPROVED TO BE ALLOWED TO TEST. PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST DATE TO BE DETERMINED.

Wylie Fire Rescue is seeking motivated individuals to join their ISO ranked team. The selected individuals will perform a variety of highly technical and specialized tasks involving and/or related to emergency medical services, rescues, hazardous materials incidents, administration, and other assignments as required. When assigned as Firefighter, performs additional tasks related to fire suppression and fire prevention.

Supervision is provided by a Fire Captain, and in some cases, a chief officer.

Paramedic Certification Pay is an additional $2,750.00 per year.

Shifts are 48/96.

If you have any tattoos that will be visible while wearing a short sleeved uniform shirt, please send photos of them to [email protected] for approval. It is possible that some visible tattoos might require a long sleeved uniform shirt to be worn while on duty. Neck, face or hand tattoos, are prohibited per policy. No exceptions.
Essential Job Functions

• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
• Administers emergency medical services to ill/injured persons consistent with the level authorized by the Texas Department of State Health Services certification, established medical protocols, and standard operating procedures.
• Follows established universal health precautions in the treatment and care of patients.
• Works indoors and outdoors, subject to extreme temperatures, inclement weather, hazardous conditions, and intermittent exposure to dust, fumes, and loud noise intensity.
• Maintains good standing with Medical Director.
• Passes all required tests administered by the Medical Director or his/her agents including annual protocol tests and card course assessments.
• Participates in physical fitness training per department policy.
• Conducts public education activities that may include citizens' fire academy, birthday parties, block parties, station tours, etc.
• Assists in the development and presentation of training related to EMS and special operations.
• Learns streets and routes within the city and surrounding areas to include the location of medical facilities to ensure quick response times.
• Attends scheduled training necessary to maintain EMS certification and all other required certifications.
• Participates in the testing, cleaning, and maintenance of facilities, grounds, equipment, apparatus, and hydrants to ensure proper care and maintenance.
• Participates in and conducts pre-incident planning of high occupancy and commercial businesses to identify possible fire and life safety hazards.
• May be required to work shift and non-shift schedules including weekends, holidays, on-call, and extended hours in emergency, disaster, or other situations influenced by heavy workloads or staffing difficulties.
• Completes all routine paperwork and reports in a timely manner as required.
• Studies technical materials on equipment operation to improve or maintain an effective level of performance.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours.
• Responds to requests and inquiries from the public, other department personnel, and other City departments.
• Operates a motor vehicle in carrying out the business of the department and the City.
• Orientation period is a full 12 months from date of hire.
• Performs as a responsible steward of the public trust and strives for excellence in public service, enhancing the quality of life for all.
• Acts in a civil, respectful manner at all times to management, co-workers, and others.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Additionally, when assigned as Firefighter:

• Performs fire suppression functions including rescue, deploying and operating hose, ventilating roofs, performing salvage work during and after fires, and other related tasks associated with fire suppression.
• Assists in the development and presentation of training related to fire.
• Attends scheduled training necessary to maintain fire certification.
• Studies technical materials on fire suppression and fire prevention to improve or maintain an effective level of performance.
• May be assigned to a step-up of two ranks above current position or any acting assignment as deemed necessary by the Fire Chief. When assigned to a step-up or acting position, performs all duties and responsibilities of the role assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED certificate.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Valid Class C Driver's License, with clear driving record. Must have Texas Driver's License within 30 days of hire. Must possess a valid Texas Class B Exempt Driver's License within six months of employment.
• Completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) training courses as outlined by Emergency Management.

Certification as an EMT-Basic or Paramedic through the Texas Department of State Health Services. Full-time employees must be certified by the Texas Department of State Health Services as a paramedic. Employees hired as an EMT will be required to attend and successfully complete a paramedic-training program, pass the National Registry Paramedic certification exam, maintain Paramedic certification with the Texas Department of State Health Services, and remain authorized to function as a paramedic by the Medical Director. An employee will be given six (6) months and/or three (3) attempts to pass the National Registry Paramedic certification exam upon successful completion of paramedic school. If the employee currently possesses a paramedic certification, he/she will be eligible to receive paramedic certification pay. Certification as a Basic Structural Firefighter through the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Work is performed in office and field environments.
• May be subject to exposure to extreme temperatures, extreme weather conditions, hazardous chemicals, toxic fumes, unstable buildings and structures, air and water borne pathogens, infectious diseases, and extreme heat
• May be exposed to hostile, angry, or emotional citizens, patients, and business owners.
• May be subject to wearing full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus for extended periods to enter burning and smoke filled buildings.

PHYSICAL STRENGTH REQUIRED:

• Very high: Exerting over 100 pounds occasionally, 50-100 pounds frequently, or 20-50 pounds constantly.
• Equipment utilized includes personal computer, copier, mobile data computers, various specialized fire, rescue, and emergency medical response equipment, radio communications equipment, and department apparatus.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED:

Balancing Bending Carrying Climbing

Crawling Crouching Fine Dexterity Foot Controls

Handling Hearing Kneeling Lifting

Pushing/Pulling Reaching Sitting Standing

Talking Twisting Vision Walking
Driving

Exposure to hazardous materials, including biological

PRIMARY WORK ENVIRONMENT: Outdoors

SHIFT WORK: Yes

CALL-OUT: Yes

• Retirement benefits with Texas Municipal Retirement System. Contributions by payroll deduction. Employee contributes at 7% level. City matches 200% of employee contribution. Mandatory.
• Deferred compensation - Nationwide and Edward Jones. The City does not contribute. Employee contributions by pre and post-tax payroll deduction. Optional.
• Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription insurance PPO and HDHP/HSA plans. PPO - Employee pays $30 per pay period for employee only coverage and 60% of dependent premiums, the City covers 40% of dependent premiums. HDHP/HSA - City pays full premium costs for employee only coverage and 50% of dependent premiums.
• Flexible Spending Account - allows for pre-tax deduction for eligible medical expenses as well as dependent care expenses. Optional.
• Health Savings Account with a High Deductible Health Plan - City contributes $1000 for employee only coverage and $200 for employee + one dependent or more coverage.
• Life insurance - 2x annual salary through New York Life. Fully paid by City and 1x annual salary through TMRS. Total of 3x annual base salary.
• Long-Term Disability for all full-time City employees.
• Thirteen paid holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Friday following, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and one floating holiday.
• Vacation - Earn three weeks of vacation in the first year.
• Sick leave accrues each full pay period.
• Sick leave conversion to vacation leave (once per year in January).
• Sick leave buy back (if budget allows; once per year).
• Bereavement leave, military leave, jury duty leave.
• Longevity pay $8 per month of service; paid once per year.
• Workers' compensation benefits
• Tuition reimbursement - $2,000 per year.
• Direct Deposit - City of Wylie Payroll will deposit employee paycheck to any bank accepting wire transfers.
• Family and Medical Leave Policy as described by federal legislation.
• Free Recreation Center family membership.
• City pays every two weeks. (26 pay periods per year)

01

The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to complete these questions so that we may initially determine your eligibility for this position. A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in disqualification for this position. This means you will be ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process. Please check "yes" to confirm that you have read and understand this statement.

• Yes
• No

02

What is your highest level of education?

• No High School Diploma or equivalent
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or Higher

03

Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes, I have a valid Driver's License.
• No, I do not have a valid Driver's License.

04

Are you currently an employee at the City of Wylie?If you are applying for a position within your current department, the Internal Transfer Request IS NOT required. If you are applying for a position within another department, you must submit a completed Internal Transfer Request to Human Resources, prior to submitting your application. Your application will not be forwarded to the hiring manager until you have submitted the completed Internal Transfer Request.(Employee Handbook, Section 23: Transfers, Promotions & Interim Pay: "Current employees must submit an online application or a resume as well as an Internal Transfer Request to Human Resources for consideration.")Please request a link to the Internal Transfer Request form from HR.

• Yes, I am currently an employee at the City of Wylie
• No, I am not currently an employee at the City of Wylie

05

Can you work irregular hours, nights, weekends, and/or holidays?

• Yes
• No

06

This job requires you to be able to work any day of the week, any hour of the day, and extra assignment(s) as needed.Are you able to meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you hold a TCFP Basic Firefighter Certification?

• Yes
• No

08

If yes, what is the expiration date? If no, please type N/A.
09

If no, and you are certified in another state, please click "Another State".

• Yes
• No
• Another State

10

Do you currently hold a Paramedic certification?

• Yes
• No

11

If yes, what is the expiration date? If no, are you currently enrolled in Paramedic school? If you are enrolled in Paramedic school, please also respond with your anticipated completion date.
12

Do you currently hold an EMT-B certification?

• Yes
• No

13

If yes, what is the expiration date? If no, please type N/A.
14

I understand that to apply for this position and to be moved forward in the process that I MUST hold both a TCFP Fire certification and an EMT or Paramedic certification. If you do not currently hold both of these certifications, you WILL NOT be moved forward in the process.I also understand that I must upload all certificates to my application to be considered and have done so.

• Yes
• No

15

Have you operated a vehicle while impaired by the use of alcohol or any other substance?

• Yes
• No

16

How long ago was the last incident in which you operated a vehicle while impaired by the use of alcohol or any other substance?

• Not Applicable
• Less t