Fire Department · Career
Baytown Fire Department
Baytown, TX · Harris County
“To protect and care for our community”
Baytown Fire Department offers a $56,009–$70,011 annual salary for a unique grant and accreditation coordinator role. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and retirement plans.
Apply by Sep 30 for a Firefighter/Paramedic role at Baytown Fire Department with an annual salary of $84,629–$104,103. NTN exam score ≥70 required.
Baytown Fire Department is a full-time career fire service staffing seven fire stations along with a South Command facility, fire administration building, and a dedicated training field. The department fields about 168 uniformed personnel, most working a 48-hours-on/96-hours-off rotation.
The department is built around ten specialized divisions, including fire suppression, emergency medical services, hazardous materials mitigation, technical rescue, wildland fire services, and marine rescue and shipboard firefighting reflecting Baytown's petrochemical and Gulf Coast waterfront setting.
Baytown FD frames its work around core values of integrity, compassion, excellence, and professionalism, and aims to be recognized as a premier fire service agency known for superior emergency response and a customer-centered approach.
MissionTo serve our community and improve the quality of life of our residents through effective emergency response, hazard mitigation, risk reduction activities, and public engagement.
Baytown FD hires Firefighter/Paramedics and requires candidates to already hold paramedic certification through the National Registry or the Texas Department of State Health Services. Applicants test through the National Testing Network (NTN), then complete a written exam and a Physical Ability Test at the Baytown Fire Training Field; a valid CPAT certification can waive the department's PAT.
Applications are submitted through the city's GovernmentJobs portal. Lateral firefighter/paramedics are accepted and receive starting base pay credit for whole years of prior firefighter or paramedic experience (one-for-one, up to tier seven).
Requirements
- Current Paramedic certification (National Registry or Texas Department of State Health Services)
- For lateral transfers: dual firefighter/paramedic certification
- Complete the National Testing Network (NTN) entrance exam
Hiring process
- Complete the National Testing Network (NTN) entrance exam
- Pass the written examination
- Pass the Physical Ability Test (PAT) at the Baytown Fire Training Field (valid CPAT may waive the department PAT)
What certifications do I need to apply?
You must currently hold paramedic certification through the National Registry or the Texas Department of State Health Services. The open role is Firefighter/Paramedic.
How do I apply and test?
Apply through the city's GovernmentJobs portal (governmentjobs.com/careers/baytowntx) and take the entrance exam through the National Testing Network (NTN).
What is the hiring process?
Complete the NTN entrance exam, pass the written examination, then pass the Physical Ability Test at the Baytown Fire Training Field. A valid CPAT certification can waive the department's PAT.
Does Baytown accept lateral firefighters?
Yes. Laterals need dual firefighter/paramedic certification and receive starting base-pay credit for whole years of firefighter or paramedic experience, one-for-one up to tier 7.
What schedule do firefighters work?
Most uniformed personnel work a 48-hours-on, 96-hours-off rotation.
Who can I contact about recruitment?
Recruiter Ryan Tucker at ryan.tucker@baytown.org or 281-420-5874.