The Pay/Benefits information listed below is accurate as of October 2017.
Pay Scale: Download the 2017-2018 pay scale
- FF Cadet (1-6 months) $2,851/month
- Probationary FF (7-12 months) $4,339/month
- After 12 months $56,588/year
- After two years $61,402/year
- After three years $67,021/year
Specialty Skill Pay (cadets are not eligible)
- Bilingual $175/month
- Special Operations $150/month
- Aircraft Rescue $150/month
Educational Incentive Pay (cadets are not eligible)
- 60 College Credits $50/month
- Bachelor’s Degree $100/month
Certification Pay
- Intermediate FF Certification $50/month
- Advanced FF Certification $100/month
- Master’s FF Certification (by Texas Commission of Fire Protection) $150/month
Employee Benefits
- Health/dental insurance
- Life insurance
- 15 vacation days/year
- 11 city holidays/year
- 2 personal holidays/year
- 15 sick leave days/year
- Deferred compensation
- Retirement
- Tuition Reimbursement Program