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New Braunfels Fire Department
The New Braunfels Fire Department is one of the oldest Fire Departments in the State of Texas. The New Braunfels Fire Department has served the citizens of New Braunfels for over 130 years. Currently, the fire department is responsible for providing emergency services to over 85,000 residents in the 47 square miles of City limits and the 75 square miles of unincorporated Comal County ESD 7.
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Administration & Emergency Management
Fire Administration provides direction to the Operations and Support Services Divisions.
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Community Outreach
Learn about the many community programs of the New Braunfels Fire Department.
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Recruiting & Training
Information on how to join the New Braunfels Fire Department or how to find training opportunities with NBFD.
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Contact Us
An easy-to-use form to send a message to NBFD Administrative Staff.
ISO Rating: 1
The City of New Braunfels has an ISO Class Rating of 1. This Public Protection Class rating is used when calculating property insurance premiums for homes and businesses located within New Braunfels, and a rating of 1 means that the New Braunfels Fire Department ranks among the best on features like water distribution, fire department equipment, manpower, and fire alarm facilities.
Committed to Safety
The New Braunfels Fire Department is compliant with Chapter 143 of the Local Government Code and is committed to the lives and safety of the citizens of New Braunfels.
Mission Statement
We will be there for you.
Motto: "Be Nice, Be Professional"
Vision Statement
We will continuously evolve to meet the needs of our community.
Values
Integrity, Respect, Pride, Accountability, Humility
- We will do the right thing.
- We will respect ourselves, each other, and our customers.
- We are proud of who we are, what we stand for, and the job we do.
- We will hold ourselves and each other accountable for conducting ourselves in a manner that is consistent with our mission, vision, and these values.
- We will be humble in our work, recognizing that we all have much to learn and are stronger as a team.
- What is an ISO rating?
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ISO classifies communities from 1 (the best) to 10 (the worst) based on how well they score on the ISO Fire Suppression Rating Schedule, which grades such features as water distribution, fire department equipment and manpower and fire alarm facilities. ISO field representatives use the schedule when surveying a community's fire protection capability. The score that is determined from applying the Fire Suppression Rating Schedule is translated into a public protection classification. A perfect score in Texas is 106.5. It consists of 50 points for fire department capabilities, 40 points for water supply and distribution, 10 points for receiving and handling fire alarms and 6.5 points for a "Texas Addendum" that grades fire safety education, building code enforcement, fire prevention code enforcement and fire investigation capabilities. The current rating inside the city is a 1. Outside the city, but less than 1000 feet from a fire hydrant and less than 5 driving miles from a fire station is also a 1. Outside the city and more than 1000 ft from a fire hydrant, but less than 5 miles from a fire station is a 9. For more information on ISO rating's from the State Fire Marshal's Office, please visit the State Fire Marshal's Office website at the following link.
- Is NBFD hiring?
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On October 30, 2006, the City of New Braunfels adopted Texas Local Government Code Chapter 143 Civil Service. Our members now enjoy consistent hiring, promotional, disciplinary, and termination practices. As a result, our hiring requirements and practices have also changed. Entry level testing is now administered by the Civil Service Director. Applicants must be at least 18, but must not have reached their 40th birthday as of the date of the written examination. Other specific requirements that must be met to be considered eligible for employment include:
- Additional Requirements for Employment
- Passing the written entry level exam, physical agility test, and swim test.
- Go before an Interview Board
- Passing a comprehensive criminal background check including a polygragph test.
- Passing a pre-employment medical and psychological screening.
- At a minimum, hold TCFP basic firefighter and DSHS EMT-B certifications.
The information provided here is general in nature and for informational purposes only. Any specific questions should be directed to the Human Resources Department at (830) 221-4393...Any current job opening will be posted under Employment Opportunities. You can sign up to be notified of entry level firefighter testing by email. If you have additional questions you may contact the New Braunfels Fire Department Training Division at (830) 221-4260 M-F during normal business hours.
- I recevied a request for insurance information from a company called Intermedix out of Houston. Are they valid?
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Yes. New Braunfels EMS billing is out-sourced to a company in Houston called "Intermedix". They handle all our billing matters. You may contact them by phone at 1-866-398-8999
- Where can I properly dispose of hazardous waste material?
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Contact the Comal County Emergency Management Coordinator at 608-8656.
- How can I become a firefighter/EMT?
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Information on how to become a Texas Firefighter may be found on the Texas Commission on Fire Protection website. Qualifications required to become an EMT are listed here on the Department of State Health Services website.
- How do I request a demonstration or tour?
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Please contact Alicia with the New Braunfels Fire Department Administrative Division at (830) 221-4206.
- What is the Move Over Act?
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Slow Down or Change Lanes for Stopped Emergency Vehicles SB 193 requires drivers nearing stopped emergency vehicles-with lights activated -to either slow down or change lanes. The law states a driver must. unless otherwise directed by a police officer, either vacate the lane closest to the stopped emergency vehicle if the road has multiple lanes traveling in the same direction or slow down 20 miles per hour below the speed limit. (If the speed limit is below 25 mph the driver must slow down to 5 mph.) Emergency vehicles include police, emergency medical service and fire vehicles. A violation is punishable by a maximum fine of $200. If the violation results in property damage, the maximum fine increases to $500. If the violation results in bodily injury, the offense is enhanced to a Class B misdemeanor. The new law was passed in the last regular session of the Texas Legislature and went into effect Sept. 1, 2003.