The Duncanville Fire Department
“Protecting Lives and Property with Pride and Tradition.”
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Firefighter Requirements:
- Must be a minimum of 21 years of age and shall not have reached their 36th birthday
- Must possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate
- Must possess a valid class C Texas driver’s license, and possess a good driving record
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must have Basic Firefighter certification through Texas Commission on Fire Protection & must be certified as an EMT through the Texas Department of State Health Services OR must be certified as Paramedic through the Texas Department of State Health Services
| Salary | Benefits | Incentive Pay | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pay Scale as of 1/17/2019 | |||
| Starting Pay | $55,852 | TMRS Pension Plan | 6% Paramedic Pay |
| 1st Year Step | $57,618 | Health Insurance | Adv. Fire Certification Pay |
| 2nd Year Step | $59,395 | Longevity Pay | Bilingual Pay |
| 3rd Year Step | $61,152 | Overtime Pay | |
| 4th Year Step | $62,919 | Paid Vacation Time | |
| 5th Year Step | $64,686 | Paid Holiday Time | |
| 6th Year Step | $69,477 | Paid Sick Time | |
*For those applicants with prior employment as a full-time firefighter, credit for previous experience may apply.
Additional Information
- To view additional information about becoming a firefighter, visit Personnel Employment Portal.
- If you have any additional questions, you can contact Fire Administration.
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