Certified Firefighter (FF/EMT or FF/Paramedic)
The City of Bryan is currently accepting applications for the position of Certified Firefighter (FF/EMT or FF/Paramedic).
Application Deadline
Friday, July 31, 2026
Written Exam Date/Time
Friday, Aug. 7, 2026 at 9 a.m. (Check in time is from 8:15 – 8:45 a.m.)
Note: For those that pass the written exam, the date of the Physical Fitness Assessment will be Aug. 7.
Location
Phillips Event Center
1929 Country Club Dr.
Bryan, TX 77802
The Application Process
To apply, you must complete the following steps: (Please be sure to read through all the steps before proceeding.)
Step 1: Apply Online
You must complete an online City of Bryan Application by the application deadline. You will receive an online confirmation number upon successfully submitting your application. If you ‘meet’ qualifications, you will also receive a confirmation email from Human Resources within one week of submitting your application.
Important: Please ensure your application contains your complete work history. For those who may have previously applied with the City of Bryan, please ensure your application is up-to-date, including all work history (and current dates of employment), prior to submitting your application to the posting for Firefighter. If you have questions about this position or application process, please contact Human Resources at 979-209-5064.
Step 2: For Applicants Who ‘Meet’ Minimum Qualifications:
If you ‘Meet’ qualifications to test, you will receive an email from the City of Bryan Human Resources within one week of applying. You MUST have received this confirmation email in order to be admitted to the exam site. The email will also contain important documents, including the information packet with details about the testing process, applicant study guide and details about an optional virtual study session. Please review these items in detail. The documents may also be downloaded here:
Step 3: Submit Certification (If Certified)
For this exam, applicants must be:
- Certified as basic fire fighter and remain certified through time of appointment as established by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (or appropriate organization named by the State). At time of application OR by the application deadline, applicants shall provide evidence of certification issued by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
- Certified as an EMT-Basic or higher by the Texas Department of State Health Services. At time of application OR by the application deadline, applicants shall provide an EMT Certificate or Paramedic Certificate issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
There are three ways in which you can submit your certifications:
- You can attach these documents to your online application. (It will allow for PDF attachments during the application process, prior to the final submittal.)
- You can email these documents to the Human Resources Department.
- You can fax the documents to 979-209-5059. (If faxing documents, please confirm they were received.)
Your application is considered incomplete until these documents are received, so please turn them in ASAP.
Step 4: For Those With Prior Military Service
For applicants with military service, in order to receive an additional five points added to your final score if you pass the exam, you must show proof of an honorable discharge (i.e. DD-214 if Veteran) or provide a letter from your current unit command authority attesting to your honorable service (if Active Service Member). You must provide your documentation by the application deadline. Documentation and DD-214 Forms will not be accepted at the exam site for the additional points.
You may submit your DD-214 by the application deadline in one of the following ways:
- Attach a scanned copy to your online application
- Email it to the Human Resources Department
- Fax it to 979-209-5059. (If faxing documents, please confirm they were received.)