Fire Department · Career
Beaumont Fire/ Rescue Services
Beaumont, TX · Jefferson County
“Service above self”
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Department careers page ↗Beaumont Fire-Rescue Services protects the city of Beaumont, an industrial and port city in Southeast Texas, providing 24-hour emergency response for fire, medical, hazardous materials, and technical incidents across roughly 90 square miles.
The department operates 12 strategically located fire stations and is staffed by about 244 civil service personnel plus 10 civilian employees, with a minimum on-duty operations force of 45 firefighters each shift. It is the city's primary 9-1-1 EMS provider, answering roughly 19,000 medical requests a year.
Beyond suppression and EMS, the department fields Special Operations Response Teams (SORT) covering hazmat, water response and recovery, and wildland/urban interface, and participates in a Regional Incident Management Team. It also handles fire prevention, code compliance inspections, and building plan review, and partners with the Fire Museum of Texas.
In 2021 the department responded to 19,852 emergency incidents, with an average response time of under six minutes.
MissionProvide prompt, quality community services with the highest level of Professionalism.
Beaumont Fire-Rescue hires through the City of Beaumont's civil service process. Open positions and applications are posted on the city's careers portal at governmentjobs.com/careers/beaumont, with additional information at cityofbeaumontjobs.com.
Prospective firefighters should watch the city jobs portal for open recruitment periods and apply online when a firefighter posting is active.
How do I apply to become a Beaumont firefighter?
Firefighter positions are posted through the City of Beaumont's careers portal at governmentjobs.com/careers/beaumont; check the portal for open recruitment periods and apply online.
Is Beaumont Fire-Rescue a civil service department?
Yes. The department is staffed by roughly 244 civil service employees, and hiring is handled through the city's civil service process.
Does the department provide EMS?
Yes. Beaumont Fire-Rescue is the city's primary 9-1-1 EMS provider, responding to approximately 19,000 medical requests each year.
What special operations does the department run?
Beaumont operates Special Operations Response Teams (SORT) covering hazardous materials, water response and recovery, and wildland/urban interface, and takes part in a Regional Incident Management Team.
How large is the department?
The department operates 12 fire stations across about 90 square miles, with a minimum on-duty operations staffing of 45 personnel per shift.