Description

Responsible for performing a variety of technical tasks in fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical services, driving and operating fire and/or ambulance apparatus, prevention, investigation, administrative, and other special assignments.

Applicants for this position must meet the entrance requirements as stated in the Firemen's and Policemen's Civil Service Law and the City of Corsicana Local Civil Service Rules; have or be able to acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to perform the duties and assume the responsibilities of the position. 

Requirements

An Entry Level Examination for the Corsicana Fire Department will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. at the Corsicana Public Library, 100 N 12th St, Corsicana, TX 75110

Applications will be accepted through Friday, January 23, 2026, at 3:30 p.m.

Recruit II (Single Certified)   $65,408/Year
Recruit III (Fully Certified)    $66,533/Year
Firefighter                              $70,720/Year

Required minimum qualifications:

• Applicant must be at least 18 years of age and must not have reached 36 years of age
• High school diploma or GED
• To be considered for an entry level position applicants must, by the time of hire, possess one of the following: 

1. 1. Firefighter certification and Paramedic or EMT certification
   2. Paramedic certification
   3. EMT certification and applicant must be enrolled in a training academy to obtain Firefighter certification
   4. Completion of an academy to obtain Firefighter certification and applicant must be enrolled in a school curriculum to obtain EMT certification

Hiring preference may be given to applicants that possess the required certifications in the above order. Certifications must be obtained through Texas Commission on Fire Protection and Texas Department of State Health Services. All City of Corsicana Firefighter employees must successfully pass the National Registry examination upon completion of academy. Qualified applicants may be eligible for Lateral Entry. 

Applications are available at the address below, Monday – Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. and can also be found on the city website at www.cityofcorsicana.com/jobs.aspx. Applications must be submitted by January 23, 2026, and can be returned by fax to 903-654-4820, emailed to pmcfadden@corsicanatx.gov, or submitted in person. 

City of Corsicana
Human Resources/Civil Service Office
200 North 12th Street, Corsicana, Texas 75110

The documents listed below must be included with the application when received in the Civil Service Office:

• Evidence of certification by the TCFP or evidence of current enrollment in a training academy
• Evidence of certification by the Texas DSHS as a Paramedic or EMT or evidence of current enrollment in an EMT class
• Evidence of certification of National Registry
• Form DD-214 – 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.