Employment

The Corsicana Fire Department is committed to serving the community with integrity and professionalism. All applicants seeking an entry-level position must successfully complete the written Civil Service Entrance Examination, which is conducted as necessary to maintain a hiring eligibility list. 

Exam & Deadline

  • Next Exam: An Entry Level Examination for the Corsicana Fire Department  will be held on March 19, 2022 at 8:00 a.m. at the  Corsicana Public Library, 100 N 12th St, Corsicana, TX 75110
  • Deadline to Apply: Deadline to apply is March 4, 2022, at 3:30 p.m.

LATERAL ENTRY PROGRAM FOR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS 

Fire Recruit Ability Test (PDF)

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

 

  • Applicant must be at least 18 years of age and have not reached your 36th birthday
  • A high school diploma or a G.E.D.
  • An applicant for Firefighter shall meet the following criteria to be considered for an entry level position: (1) certified or certifiable as a Structural Firefighter with Texas Commission on Fire Protection; OR (2) certified or certifiable as an EMT-Basic or EMT Paramedic with Texas Department of State Health Services. “Certifiable” means evidence of current enrollment in a training academy approved by Texas Commission on Fire Protection and/or current enrollment in a school curriculum for EMT-Basic or EMT-Paramedic with the Texas Department of State Health Services.

 

 Preference may be given to applicants who possess certification in the following order: 

  

  1. Must be "Dual Certified" as a Structural Firefighter by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection AND as an EMT-Paramedic by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
  2. Must be Certified as an EMT-Paramedic by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
  3. Must be Certified as a Structural Firefighter by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection and as an EMT-Basic by the Texas Department of State Health Services.

 

All City of Corsicana Firefighter employees must successfully pass the National Registry examination at the EMT Basic or EMT-Paramedic level upon completion of academy. 

 

UPON SUBMITTAL OF APPLICATION PACKET AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL BE EMAILED A PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT THAT YOU MUST BRING WITH YOU AND TURN IN ON TEST DAY.  

 

Requirements for Application Process

Complete a pre-employment application (PDF) with the Human Resources and Civil Service Department 

  • Written entrance examination (70% passing) 
  • Physical agility test 
  • Background investigation 
  • Physical (after job offer) 
  • Drug screen 
  • Polygraph test 

Required Documents

  • Birth certificate (certified copy) 
  • Naturalization papers if applicable 
  • High school diploma or GED and college transcript or certificates
  • Evidence of certification of National Registry 
  • DD-214 (military release, if applicable) - Applicants with military service will have 5 points added to their written test score (with passing score of 70) provided they submit a DD-214 stating an "Honorable Discharge."
  • Marriage license and/or divorce decree 
  • Signed release for information 

Salary

Position

Monthly Salary


Annual Salary


Recruit II $4,093


$49,111


Recruit III Certified


$4,177


$50,127


Firefighter$4,425$53,097

Benefits

  • Time and a half overtime pay or compensatory time for extra hours 
  • Educational and incentive pay 
  • Certification incentive pay 
  • Longevity pay 
  • Seniority pay 
  • Uniforms furnished 
  • Uniform maintenance allowance 
  • Retirement - Corsicana Fireman’s Relief and Retirement Fund 
  • Vacation - 15 days annually 
  • Holidays - 12 days annually 
  • Sick Leave - 15 days annually 
  • Personal Day - one day annually 
  • Health, Dental, and Life insurance - employee portion paid by city 
  • Employees Credit Union 
  • Excellent opportunity for advancement