Fire Department · Combination
Brady Fire Department
Brady, TX · McCulloch County
“We just don't serve the community we are a part of it.”
Brady Fire Department provides fire suppression, emergency medical services with patient transport, rescue operations, code enforcement, public education, and emergency management planning for the City of Brady and surrounding McCulloch County. The department operates around the clock from its station at 216 West Commerce Street in downtown Brady.
The department combines firefighting and EMS under one roof, with its chief also serving as EMS Director, reflecting the integrated fire/EMS model common to smaller Texas communities. A separate emergency management function handles disaster planning and county-wide preparedness.
Brady bills itself as the "Heart of Texas," and the department frames its work around being embedded in that community rather than merely serving it.
Missionthe highest level of public safety service
Brady hires for combined firefighter/EMT/paramedic roles. Applicants must be at least 18, hold a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver's license, and ideally arrive with firefighter certification plus an EMT or paramedic certification already in hand. Hiring is contingent on a medical exam, drug screening, and an extensive public safety background check.
A full-time Firefighter/EMT-Paramedic position was posted in late 2025 as open until filled, with applications and resumes accepted by email. Check the City of Brady Employment Opportunities page for current openings and apply online, in person at City Hall, or by email as directed in the posting.
Requirements
- Minimum age of 18
- Valid driver's license
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Firefighter certification (preferred before hire)
- EMT or paramedic certification (preferred before hire)
- Pass a medical examination
- Pass a drug screening
- Pass an extensive public safety background check
Hiring process
- Submit an application and resume (online, in person at City Hall, or by email per the posting)
- Medical examination
- Drug screening
- Extensive public safety background check
Benefits
The City of Brady offers full-time employees health, dental, and vision insurance, TMRS (Texas Municipal Retirement System) retirement, and paid sick leave, vacation, and holiday pay.
What are the basic requirements to become a Brady firefighter?
You must be at least 18 years old, hold a valid driver's license and a high school diploma or equivalent, and pass a medical exam, drug screening, and an extensive public safety background check.
Do I need certifications before applying?
The department prefers candidates who obtain firefighter certification and an EMT or paramedic certification before hire, since positions are combined firefighter/EMT/paramedic roles.
How do I apply for a firefighter/EMS job in Brady?
Check the City of Brady Employment Opportunities page for current openings and apply online through the city's form center, in person at City Hall (201 E Main), or by email as directed in the specific job posting.
Is Brady currently hiring firefighters?
A full-time Firefighter/EMT-Paramedic position was posted in late 2025 as open until filled. Confirm current availability on the city's Employment Opportunities page.
What benefits does the job include?
Full-time City of Brady employees receive health, dental, and vision insurance, TMRS retirement, and paid sick leave, vacation, and holiday pay.