Bracken VFD Careers

 

Interested in joining Bracken VFD! We are always accepting applications for full-time, part-time and volunteer positions. Volunteers must live within the Bracken VFD service area, be 18 years old and hold a valid driver license.

Bracken Fire Department offers competitive wages, paid time off, health, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, short term disability insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan for full-time paid firefighters.

​Bracken Fire Department accepts applications throughout the year. Those with applications on file 6 months prior to the testing process will be contacted and informed of the specific date and time.

Position Requirements:

  • Certified by the Texas Department of State Health Services EMT – Basic (required), or higher
  • Certified by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection as a Firefighter Basic (required), or higher
  • Minimum of a Class “B” driver’s license or able to obtain within the probationary period of employment
  • No felony convictions, DWI, drug-related offenses, family violence, or crimes of moral turpitude. All misdemeanors will be reviewed.
  • Must pay for pre-employment Texas DPS FAST background check NOTE: The service code for a personal review is 11FT12. You will receive the background check in the mail to be included with your application.
  • Must pay for Certified Abstract of Complete Driver Record ‘Type AR’ NOTE: You will receive the driver record check in the mail to be included with your application.
  • Health physical, drug screen, oral interview panel, and department physical agility exam.

Please print and fill out an application. When you have completed it, please bring your application directly to the BRACKEN VFD Firehouse.