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FACT - Orientation Guide for Duncanville Fire Deptartment Civil Service Exam

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 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

Fire Deptartment

 

SALARY & BENEFITS

SALARY BENEFITS INCENTIVE PAY
Starting Pay $67,000
 TMRS Pension Plan 6% Paramedic Pay
1st Year Step $69,010
 Health Insurance Adv. Fire Certification Pay
2nd Year Step $71,080
 Longevity Pay Bilingual Pay
3rd Year Step $73,213
 Overtime Pay 48/96 Work Schedule
4th Year Step $80,534
 Paid Vacation Time
5th Year Step $84,561
 Paid Holiday Time
6th Year Step $87,000 Paid Sick Time

*For those applicants with prior employment as a full-time firefighter, credit for previous experience may apply.

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