The training program is a complex management system with the goal of improving the department’s overall effectiveness, efficiency, and clinical practice. The program enhances the field training with daily on – the – job observations and feedback. The program is designed for employees who meet the Texas Department of State Health Services criteria for either licensed or certified EMT, EMT – I or Paramedic. Although EMS Professionals certified / licensed by the State of Texas received a thorough academic introduction to basic and advanced care procedures, the new employee cannot be expected to immediately function as an operationally and clinically experienced employee. We have developed a process to test the employees to make sure the patient is receiving the best care possible. The different areas of testing involve  RSI (rapid sequence intubation), Therapeutic Induced Hypothermia, CPAP, bypass, Cricothyrotomy,  Pain Management, and Thrombolytic administration to STEMI patients. Training is paramount within the department. The department spends a large amount of time and money, through contractual obligations, assuring the best possibly trained paramedics are taking care of our community.

The Command Staff and Commissioners Court of Washington County has worked extremely hard to make Washington County a great place to work. Our goal is to be competitive in the region in regards to salary yet we also believe Public Safety Employees understand the nature of the profession when they apply. The City of Brenham and Washington County is an absolute amazing place to raise a family, start a career, and retire. Our system operates on 48/96 schedule with automatic built in overtime accrual of anything over 40hrs worked in a work week.

2023 Pay Structure –
Paramedic @ $64,676/YR
EMT-B @ $52,440/YR

Professional Stipend Incentive Pay (PSI)

The department with the assistance of Commissioners Court has worked extremely hard over the past 5 years to improve employee retention over the past 5 years. Numerous things have been done to help combat this issue and as of today. We have improved Field Paramedic Retention by over 109% in five years. We have improved Supervisor level retention by 170% over the same time period. The purpose of the professional stipend incentive pay is to do just that – Keep Employees at Washington County. The programs return on investment (ROI) is nearly 3-fold at the present time. PSI is based of the principles of a longevity pay, meaning its for services performed upon the completion of a given time period. Completion of a given time period is key. It is not simply a reward for tenure. In fact the PSI is for the above average employee. There are several key factors in receiving the PSI such as participation in the departments’ Health & Wellness Program, a minimum of 20pts on bi-annual objective evaluation, and have no disciplinary actions over the given time period. PSI is NOT a reward for just doing your job. PSI currently available to employees: Click HERE for more information on PSI Pay.

• Paramedic 2: $1,000
• Paramedic 3: $2,500
• SOD Specialist: $1,200
• Manager of Vaccine or Car Seat Program: $1,200
• LRO – Rigger: $250
• LRO – Rescue Paramedic: $500
• Water Rescue – Static: $250
• Water Rescue – TXTF Swiftwater: $500
• Tactical Paramedic – Exterior: $250
• Tactical Paramedic – Interior: $500
• Tactical Paramedic – TCOLE: $500
• HazMat Tech (on SOD): $250
• CIRD: $500

• Total Available: $9,900

Stipend Eligibility Form