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The Baytown Fire Department is a professional municipal fire department that provides fire, paramedical, rescue, and hazmat services in Texas.

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08/31/2026

The Baytown Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is actively monitoring the tropical system in the Gulf. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is forecasting a 70% chance of development with a potential landfall in Southeast Texas. This system will increase chances of rainfall and thunderstorms. Current precipitation models indicate 3-6 inches of rainfall in Baytown with the possibility of isolated areas in higher amounts that could lead to flash flooding. This system is not expected to be a high wind event for most of the region, but due to Baytown’s proximity to the coast, there is 35% chance of tropical force winds of 40-55 mph.

Residents are encouraged to prepare by securing loose outdoor and yard items, removing debris from gutters and drainage areas, and having an emergency kit ready. To stay weather-aware and informed, register for Baytown Alerts at www.baytown.org/alert.

08/29/2026

August is National Emergency Management Awareness Month!

The foundation to preparedness is building lasting partnerships within the community. Thank you to all the external stakeholders that serve on the Baytown Emergency Management Advisory Committee! You truly help the City of Baytown foster a prepared, safe, and resilient Baytown!

Goose Creek CISD

08/27/2026

We’re Hiring! Paramedics and Firefighter-Paramedics.
Minimum Starting Pay: $84,629*
(*Max salary applies to dual certified firefighter-paramedics - *Includes FLSA overtime. Does not include Paramedic Certification Pay)
+ $10,000 Hiring Bonus
Lateral Pay Scale:
Years of Service Hourly Rate Annual Salary
0 $30.16 $84,629
1 $31.05 $87,126
2 $31.99 $89,764
3 $32.95 $92,458
4 $33.95 $95,264
5 $34.95 $98,070
6 $36.02 $101,072
7 $37.10 $104,103
Benefits:
• 48/96 schedule
• Civil Service
• 2:1 Retirement - TMRS
• Collective Bargaining
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Expense Reimbursement
• $6000 annual Paramedic Certification Pay after credentialing
*Paramedics must obtain fire certification within 1st year of employment: Department will support new hires through fire academy.
*Qualifications for lateral pay program requires dual Firefighter-Paramedic certifications and employment as a fulltime Firefighter or Paramedic for a not-for-profit or government public safety agency (Municipal/County agency, Emergency Service District, Fire or EMS District) that provides 911 emergency services, at the time of application.
https://baytown.org/623/Salary-and-Benefits
First, sign up to take the entry test here:
https://candidates.nationaltestingnetwork.com/ #/jobs/2672
Candidates who pass the exam may then apply here:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/baytowntx?department%5b0%5d=FIRE&sort=PositionTitle%7CAscending

08/22/2026

August is National Emergency Management Awareness Month!

Most people don't see emergency managers at work, but every day, they are hard at work in the City of Baytown preparing for any disaster. Do you know your local emergency manager? The Baytown Fire Department is proud to spotlight the dedicated professionals behind the scenes, our Emergency Managers: David Alamia and Mark Guzman! The mission of the Baytown's Office of Emergency Management is to build a prepared, safe, and resilient Baytown!

08/21/2026

Please join us in congratulating Firefighter (FF) Jason Crouse on being recognized as the Baytown Chamber of Commerce's Firefighter of the Quarter!

FF Crouse has served with the Baytown Fire Department (BFD) for 13 years. In addition to his service with the City of Baytown, he also serves as a firefighter with the Freeport Fire Department and has served with Liberty and Pearland Fire departments. He also worked as a paramedic for a few years in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Throughout his tenure with BFD, FF Crouse has been an exemplary employee and a mentor to younger generations of firefighters. He has consistently demonstrated the pride, professionalism, and dedication that define the fire service. Over the course of his career, he has served on multiple specialized teams, including the USRT Dive Team and Hazmat Team.

FF Crouse has used his skills and training in many high stake’s situations, including: in-water operations during Hurricane Harvey, assisting local and state agencies with crime scene evidence collection and recoveries in local waterways, and responded to the Amazon airplane crash, where he assisted with the recovery of flight crew remains and plane debris. FF Crouse was also a member of the Joint Hazard Assessment Team (JHAT) for FIFA during the 2026 World Cup, where he provided Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE) adjudication for fans and visitors. Additionally, in 2022, FF Crouse obtained his National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology (NBDHMT) certification, which allows for optimal medical management of decompression sickness, barotrauma and hyperbaric chamber protocols for injured divers.

His commitment to service extends beyond the residents of Baytown. FF Crouse has been happily married to his wife, Wendy, for 18 years, with whom he shares 2 children. They also have 3 dogs, 1 cat and a hedgehog. He enjoys spending time with his family and supporting his children in local athletics clubs. FF Crouse also serves as a baseball umpire for UIL District 10.

Congratulations on your achievement FF Crouse and thank you for your continued dedication to the citizens of Baytown!

08/19/2026

Last week, the Baytown Fire Training Field hosted our BFD Technical Rescue Team for a hands-on training exercise focused on high-angle and confined-space rescue.

The team simulated an injured patient trapped inside a sewer, utilizing one of the field’s high-angle/confined-space rescue props. Training like this helps our special teams to practice the skills, equipment, communication, and teamwork needed for these challenging incidents and ensure our Technical Rescue Team is prepared to respond when seconds matter.

08/11/2026

As part of National Preparedness Month in September, Baytown Office of Emergency Management (OEM), in collaboration with the National Weather Service is offering Skywarn Storm Spotter training! Join us to learn more about severe weather and storms!

Address

3200 N. Main Street Ste. 100
Baytown, TX
77521

Telephone

+12814222311

Website

https://www.baytown.org/196/Fire-EMS

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