Compensation and Benefits

The District’s philosophy on attracting and retaining satisfied employees is to provide an overall compensation package that recognizes contributions and achievements. This includes direct and non-monetary benefits that can complete the total compensation package we offer our employees.  We value employees who are actively involved and committed to helping advance the services we provide.  In return we have an annual awards recognition program in addition to offering significant training and advancement opportunities.

Base Pay for Probationary Firefighter   Approximately $61,880 annually

Base Pay for 2nd Year Firefighter   Approximately $63,132 annually

Base Pay for 3rd Year Firefighter   Approximately $64,384 annually

EMS Certification Incentive Pay

EMT – Advanced – (approximately $1200 annually upon successful credentialing process completion)
EMT – Paramedic – (approximately $5,800 annually upon successful credentialing process completion)

• Upon successful completion of the District’s Paramedic Credentialing process, which can take between 1 – 1.5 years,  you will be eligible for Paramedic Certification pay, an additional $2.00 an hour.   Approximately $5,824 annually.
• Once a credentialed paramedic and assigned to an ALS unit , you will be eligible for Paramedic Assigment pay, an addtional $2.85 per hour, in addition the $2.00 an hour Paramedic Certification pay. 

Fire Certification Incentive Pay
TCFP Intermediate Firefighter – (approximately $600 annually)
TCFP Advanced Firefighter – (approximately $900 annually)
TCFP Master Firefighter – (approximately $1800 annually)

Education Incentive Pay
Associate Degree – (approximately $1200 annually)
Bachelor’s Degree – (approximately $2400 annually)
Master’s Degree – (approximately $3600 annually)

Longevity Pay (based on years of service)

Employee Benefits

We have some of the best trained and professional employees who are committed to go beyond excellence to better serve the community.  A best-in-class team deserves a top-notch benefits package, which is why we are proud to offer quality benefit plans that provide comprehensive care, value, protection and suit the needs of our employees.

Employee Benefits Include:

Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS) Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (Pension) Employer provides a 2 to 1 match equal to balance in the account upon retirement

100% District paid employee Medical, Dental, Long Term Disability and Basic Life premium
50% District paid dependent Medical and Dental premium
Medical Flexible Spending Account with District contribution
Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account
Health Savings Account with District contribution
Employee Assistance Program
Health Advocate
MetLaw Legal Services
Voluntary Vision
Voluntary Supplemental and Dependent Life
Defined Benefit Retirement Plan
Voluntary Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
Vacation and Sick Leave – starting at 8 shifts (24hr) of vacation per year after completion of probation, 6 shifts (24hr) per year sick leave
Holiday Leave – District holidays equal 6 shifts (24hr) of holiday leave per year that is used like vacation leave
Retirement Health Plan