Firefighter​/Paramedic

The City of Murphy redefines the local government experience for its’ employees, citizens, and businesses; disrupting the perception of what municipal government is. We do this under the banner of being “One City, One Team” of public servants committed to exceptional service delivery by honoring our core values of being C.O.O.L.

• C – by providing considerate and thoughtful service to a diverse City with the goal of maintaining an inclusive atmosphere that fosters collaboration and innovation.
• O – by being knowledgeable, competent, and efficient in service to all with the goal of maintaining high standards of behavior and work ethic while elevating each other as a Murphy team in efforts to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• O – by delivering service in an open, honest, and timely manner with the goal of fostering trust in all our relationships by maintaining integrity and high levels of accountability.
• L – by committing to a harmonious, engaging, and positive work environment with the goal of providing exceptional service to our internal and external customers.

Are you a COOL individual looking for a COOL place to work? This might be the place for you and the COOLest job you’ve ever had!

February 3rd-February 26th:
Accepting Applications
Qualified candidates will be contacted directly by the Fire Department and invited to complete a Physical Agility Test followed by an interview held on March 5th, 9AM.

MUST ACCEPT ON CALL DUTY STATUS AND WORK FLEXIBLE HOURS TO INCLUDE ALL SHIFTS INCLUDING NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS

The City of Murphy is now accepting applications for a full-time firefighter/paramedic with the Murphy Fire Department. Applicants must be currently certified as an Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (EMT-P) as issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services and Certified Firefighter through the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP). Applicants that meet these requirements will be given preference.

Effective October 1, 2025, the pay range for a full dual certified Firefighter/Paramedic is as follows:

Step 1 - $73,501.65

Step 2 - $76,074.20

Step 3 - $78,736,80

Step 4 - $81,492.59

Step 5 - $84,344.83

Step 6 - $87,296.90

Step 7 - $90,352.29

Step 8 - $93,514.62

The department actively strives to be recognized for maintaining a high standard of excellence in the fire service. A key factor contributing to the success of this goal is our dedication to pursuing only top talent to join our team. Employees are encouraged to continually strive to develop and improve themselves both personally and professionally.

The City of Murphy, TX is a progressive, vibrant, family-oriented community that fosters a strong communications link between its local government and citizens. We are dedicated to ensuring that the city remains a highly desirable place in which to live and raise a family.

The city leaders strive to support a proactive city that:

• is safe and secure,
• keeps their citizens and visitors informed,
• encourages civic involvement and community activities,
• upholds a high standard for quality buildings,
• provides access to inviting parks and extensive trails,
• maintains solid relationships with neighboring communities, and
• looks for ways to strengthen business and economic vitality.

The fire department operates out of one fire station that houses one 75' Quint, one Mobile Intensive Care Unit, and a first response squad along with reserve and specialty vehicles providing fire and Emergency Medical Services with ALS transport capability. The department is responsible for protecting an area of approximately 5½ square miles with a population estimated at 18,500. When build out occurs the population is estimated to be near 22,000.

The department also responds under automatic aid agreements for first, or second due responses in many of our surrounding cities. The department is a full career department employing 27 total personnel – three lieutenants, three captains, three driver engineers, and 15 firefighter/paramedics supported by the Fire Chief, Assistant Fire Chief, Division Chief, Fire Marshal/Emergency Management…