Paramedic or Licensed Paramedic; Firefighter Trainee

Bulverde Spring Branch Fire & EMS is currently accepting applications to fill Full-Time Paramedic & Licensed Paramedic positions.

Completed applications with all required documents will be accepted until 1700 on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.

Paramedic hires must obtain TCFP Basic Structural Firefighter certification within eighteen (18) months of hire as a condition of continued employment.

• Certified by the Texas Department of State Health Services as a Paramedic or licensed Paramedic. National Registry is not sufficient.
• Minimum of Class B Exempt driver license, or the ability to obtain one within the first 12 months of employment.
• No history of felony convictions, convictions of family violence, or crimes of moral turpitude.
• No DWI, DUI, or drug-related offenses within the last 10 years of application date.

To advance in the hiring process, each candidate must pass the Physical Agility Test (PAT), video-based entry-level Fire Team test, pre-employment background & driving record check, and physical and drug screening.

• Completed Department application.
• Copy of Paramedic certification with the Texas Department of State Health Services.
• Copy of a valid Class C (or greater) driver license.

• Final date to receive applications:
  June 30
• PAT Practice Dates:
  June 24, June 26, July 1, & July 3
• PAT & Ergometric Test Dates:
  July 15 & July 16
• Interview Dates:
  July 29, July 30, July 31
• Background & Pre-employment Screening:
  August 3 through August 21
• Conditional Job
  
  Offer:
  
  August 24 through August 28
• Projected
  
  Start Date:
  
  September 14

• Base salary range for Paramedic and Licensed Paramedic $67,905 to $74,695 depending on qualifications.
• 100% Employee and 100% Dependent Health, Dental, and Vision coverage paid by the Department.
• 48/96 work schedule.
• Established 20-year step plan.
• Additional pay for fire and technical certifications, college degrees, and longevity with the Department.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) with regular increases in PTO accrual rate.
• Cash out up to 50% of accumulated PTO once per calendar year.
• $250,000 Life Insurance Policy - Department Paid.
• Free "Tele-doc" service for access to doctors 24/7.
• Agency provided Short and Long-term Disability Insurance.
• Retirement Plan – 401(k) with 2:1 match up to 7%.
• Tuition Reimbursement of $1,000 per calendar year.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement.
• Uniforms provided by Department.
• 6 stations with planned future expansion.
• Career & Professional Development Programs.
• Paid Training Opportunities.

We welcome you to direct all questions to  for further clarification or assistance.