Borger Fire Department — Borger, TX
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Borger Fire Department in Borger, Texas is hiring for EMT-Basic. The posted pay is $44,542–$51,656 a year. Applications close November 20, 2026 — 32 days from now. Stated requirements: EMT certification (at application); Driver's license (at application); High school / GED (required). The shift schedule is 48/96.
Among 57 current Texas postings on Driftsmoke with a listed salary, this top-of-range pay is higher than 21% of them; the median among them is $64,480/yr.
Borger Fire Department is a career department with 2 stations. Pension: state_public_safety.
Summary by Driftsmoke from the official bulletin and department records; the full posting follows below.
| EMT certification | At application |
| Driver's license | At application |
| High school / GED | Required |
| Shift schedule | 48/96 |
As an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic for the City of Borger, you will play a vital role in providing emergency medical care to residents and visitors in pre-hospital settings. Reporting to the Paramedic Supervisor or designated supervisor, you will be assigned to one ofthree shifts working a 48/96 schedule to respond to emergency calls, assess patients, administer basic medical treatment, and assist with patient care and transportation. Using the latest equipment and technology while embodying the core values of Boomtown PRIDE: Professional, Responsive, Innovative, Diverse, and Empowered, you will uphold high standards of patient care and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the EMS team. ## Essential Duties & Responsibilities - Respond promptly to emergency calls, providing basic medical care and treatment to patients in various situations, including trauma, medical emergencies, and cardiac events. - Assess patient conditions, perform basic medical interventions, and provide assistance to Paramedics and Advanced EMTs as needed. - Assist with patient immobilization, bandaging, splinting, and other basic first aid techniques. - Operate and maintain EMS equipment and vehicles in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring readiness for response at all times. - Communicate effectively with dispatchers, other EMS personnel, and medical facilities to coordinate patient care and transportation. - Document patient assessment findings, treatments provided, and other relevant information accurately and timely in electronic medical records systems. - Participate in ongoing training and continuing education programs to maintain and enhance EMT skills and knowledge. - Adhere to all relevant regulations, standards, and guidelines governing EMS operations and patient care. - Collaborate with other emergency responders, including Paramedics, Advanced EMTs, firefighters, law enforcement officers, and medical personnel, to ensure coordinated and effective response to emergencies. ## Typical Qualifications - Current certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic by the Texas Department of State Health Services. - High school diploma or equivalent. - Valid driver's license with a clean driving record. - Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills. - Physical ability to perform the essential duties of the job, including lifting and moving patients and equipment in various environments.
The City of Borger offers an exceptional benefits package to full-time employees, including:
Health:
The City of Borger covers 100% of the employee-only cost of medical coverage and a percentage of the cost for dependents. Employees have the choice of 2 plans through United Healthcare. Plan 1 is a Copay plan with a $3,000 deductible and $50 per month contributed to a Health Retirement account (HRA). Plan 2 is a high-deductible HSA plan with a $6,000 deductible and $150 per month contributed to a Health Savings Account (HSA).
Vision & Dental:
The City of Borger covers 100% of the employee-only cost of vision and dental insurance through United Health. The City also covers a percentage of dependent coverage, and our dental plan does include partial orthodontic coverage.
Other Insurance
The City of Borger covers the cost of basic life and accidental death & dismemberment for the employee and their dependents. The City also provides long-term disability insurance for the employees. Additional life, short-term disability, critical illness, and accident & hospital indemnity coverage are available at the employee’s cost.
Employee Assistance Program
Life’s not always easy. Sometimes a personal or professional issue can affect your work, health and general well-being. You often turn to family or friends for support. But sometimes that’s not enough. Sometimes you need an experienced professional to talk with to know you’re not alone so the City of Borger offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Mutual of Omaha. The EAP can assist with family & relationships, emotional well-being, financial wellness, substance abuse & addiction, legal assistance, physical health, and work & career.
Retirement
One of the great benefits of working for the City of Borger is that you automatically become a Member of the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS). As a TMRS Member, you can earn a monthly retirement benefit for life. The employee contributes 8% while the City contributes 16%, making a total annual retirement contribution of 24%. The plan guarantees 5% return each year with 5-year vesting and 20-year retirement. We also offer updated service credit for authorized service with other agencies and a cost-of-living adjustment annually for retirees.
Our TMRS plan provides long-term financial security to a level that exempts the City from participation in the Social Security Program, so the City does not withhold the normal 3% from a full-time employee’s check.
Leave
City employees enjoy 11 holidays and 2 PTO days each year.
In addition, upon successful completion of the first 6 months, employees earn 40 hours of vacation (60 for shift firefighters) with a total of 80 hours (120 for shift firefighters) in the first year. Employees then earn an additional 8 hours of vacation in addition to the 80 for every continued year of service through 20 years. Approved prior service credits may count toward your vacation accrual years.
Employees earn 8 (10.6 for firefighters) hours of sick leave each month with a maximum of 520 (691 for firefighters) hours.
The City offers paid overtime. However, an employee may elect to take OT hours as comp time in lieu of payment.
This provides a summary of the major benefits offered by the City to full-time employees. We pride ourselves on the benefits offered to our greatest asset—our employees. For a more detailed listing and for benefits extended to part-time employees, you may contact the Human Resource Coordinator or visit our website at www.borgertx.gov.