Fire Department · Career
Brownsville Fire Department
Brownsville, TX · Cameron County
“Leading Public Safety through excellence for a safer tomorrow.”
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Department careers page ↗The Brownsville Fire Department serves the City of Brownsville, Texas, on the U.S.-Mexico border at the tip of the Rio Grande Valley. The department combines fire suppression with emergency medical services, operating its own patient-transport and EMS billing program alongside fire prevention and community education.
The department's fire prevention arm includes a Fire Marshal's Office, and its community outreach spans a Kids Fire Safety Zone, an annual Fire Department Charity Classic, and a youth scholarship golf tournament.
Hiring for the department runs through a civil service process, with firefighter-paramedic candidates entering through an entry-level entrance exam.
MissionThe department pledges to provide emergency response solutions while fostering safety through education and training.
Brownsville hires firefighters through a civil service entry-level entrance exam for the firefighter-paramedic position. Candidates sign up for the exam by contacting the department directly.
As of the department's most recent posting, entrance exam information was listed as "to be announced," so prospective applicants should watch the Employment page and contact the department to be notified when the next exam cycle opens.
Hiring process
- Sign up for the civil service firefighter-paramedic entrance exam by contacting the department
- Take the entry-level entrance exam (dates announced by the department)
How do I become a firefighter in Brownsville?
Brownsville hires firefighter-paramedics through a civil service entry-level entrance exam. You sign up for the exam by contacting the Fire Department directly.
Is the entrance exam open now?
As of the department's most recent Employment page update, the firefighter-paramedic entrance exam information was listed as to be announced. Contact the department to be notified when the next exam is scheduled.
What position does the department hire for?
The department's entry-level civil service position is firefighter-paramedic, so candidates are hired into a combined fire and EMS role.
Who do I contact about applying?
Sign up for the civil service exam by contacting the department by email, or reach the Fire Department at 956-546-3195 during business hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday).