Baytown Fire Department

05/28/2026

Today we had the honor of celebrating the retirement of Engineer Tony Spiller. Engineer Spiller has served the residents and City of Baytown for 25 years. He spent a majority of his career on C-Shift, but his final years were spent serving in the Fire Marshal's Office. We're deeply grateful for the many years Engineer Spiller has spent serving the community and wish him the best in all of his future endeavors.

05/25/2026

Today we pause to remember the sacrifices of the brave men and women who have given their lives in service to our great country. As you gather with family and friends to celebrate the long weekend, please be sure to take a moment to pay homage to those who made the ultimate sacrifice, because freedom does not come free!

05/21/2026

At 4:13 this evening we were dispatched for a report of a 13-year-old girl clinging to a tree in Cedar Bayou in the Lynwood area. The closest engine crew proceeded to the area with life vests and throw ropes while other crews launched our fireboat and rescue boat from farther down the bayou. After the neighborhood engine company made contact with the girl and took her to dry ground, the rescue boat took her aboard for transport to her family. She was uninjured and reunited with her family at a nearby dock.

This incident serves as a reminder to always watch children when they are in the water and ensure they have life vests.

05/19/2026

TRAFFIC IMPACT: Closures at Garth Road and I-10
2:30pm update

The gas line that was struck near Garth Road and I-10 has been plugged, allowing crews to continue repairs and allowing more traffic through the area.

One lane remains closed at this time, but you're encouraged to use alternate routes where available.

05/19/2026

TRAFFIC IMPACT: Closures at Garth Road and I-10

Contractors are repairing a gas line that was struck near Garth Road and I-10 by Dutch Bros. The Baytown Police Department is on scene and has closed northbound Garth Road at I-10, along with eastbound lanes at the intersection. The Baytown Fire Department's HAZMAT team is on the scene as a precaution.

Motorists should avoid the area, use alternate routes, and follow all posted detours until repairs are complete. Updates will be shared as they become available.

05/14/2026

Last week, the Baytown Office of Emergency Management hosted the 2026 Baytown Hurricane Preparedness Workshop, which was a great success with many residents attending and learning how to foster a safe, prepared, and resilient Baytown! We are Hurricane Ready!

To learn more and to download presentations, guides, and maps from the event, please visit here: https://tinyurl.com/baytownhurrprep

05/12/2026

05/11/2026

We’re hiring and applications close on Wednesday! 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 and Annual Salary are as follows:
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

05/07/2026

🚨 Today!! Don't forget!

The City of Baytown invites the community to attend the 2026 Hurricane Preparedness Workshop on May 7 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm. The event will be held at the Baytown Community Center located at 2407 Market Street in the Lone Star Room.
The event is for all ages. Come to learn about emergency preparedness, stay for some light refreshments, and take home some emergency-supply door prizes or giveaways.

Visit www.baytown.org/preparedness for more information.

05/05/2026

Please join us in congratulating Firefighter Jaxson Hagewood on his recent promotion, after the completion of his probationary period. We had the honor of celebrating his accomplishment with his official badge pinning today. Firefighter Hagewood was pinned by his grandmother and his Oath of Office was administered by Fire Chief Kenny Dobson.

Firefighter Hagewood has been assigned to fire station 2, A-Battalion and will remain there.

We wish him the best and look forward to watching him continue progressing his career with the department.