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Coppell Fire Department
Coppell, TX · Dallas County
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Department careers page ↗Coppell Fire Department began in 1958 as a volunteer department and, over roughly 65 years, evolved into a fully paid professional department serving the City of Coppell. Today the department operates out of five fire stations distributed across the city, running three engine companies, three medic units, one quint, and one truck company to provide fire suppression, emergency medical response, fire prevention, and emergency management services.
The department is one of a small number nationally — fewer than 0.25% of U.S. fire departments, and only 186 nationwide — to hold a Class 1 ISO Public Protection Classification rating, a distinction it first earned in 2008 and has maintained since. Coppell Fire was also recognized with the Texas Fire Chiefs Association (TFCA) Best Practices designation in both 2014 and 2022.
Beyond emergency response, the department runs extensive community life-safety education through Life Safety Park, including CPR/AED courses, car seat inspections, station tours, and classes for schools and scouting groups, alongside fire prevention, permitting/inspections, and emergency management functions for the city.
MissionPreserve life, property and the environment through the efficient delivery of administrative activities, code enforcement, education, emergency response, prevention, and public service.
Coppell Fire Department is currently accepting applications for Firefighter/Paramedics, as well as Paramedics seeking Fire Academy sponsorship and Firefighters/EMTs currently enrolled in paramedic school.
Requirements
- Minimum age 18
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid Texas Class C driver's license (or ability to obtain one upon hire)
- Must meet at least one of the position-specific certification requirements (e.g., Firefighter/Paramedic, Paramedic pursuing academy sponsorship, or Firefighter/EMT in paramedic school)
Hiring process
- Physical Agility Test (CPAT) — 8 events completed within 10 minutes 30 seconds
- Interview with recruiting panel
- Medical physical
- Drug screening
- Background investigation
- Psychological profile
- Polygraph examination
- Fire Chief interview
Benefits
Texas Municipal Retirement System with 2:1 city match, 457 deferred compensation plan, paid vacation/holidays/sick leave, medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and college tuition reimbursement. Incentive pay is available for Texas fire protection certifications ($25-$75/pay period), critical care certification ($100/month), field training paramedic duty ($300/month), bachelor's/master's degrees ($100-$150/month), and longevity pay ($6/month). A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered for Firefighter/Paramedic hires.
What is the firefighters' work schedule?
Firefighters work 48 hours on duty and 96 hours off, rotating across three shifts to maintain 24/7 staffing.
Can the fire department do blood pressure checks?
Any Coppell fire station will do free blood pressure checks without an appointment, as long as station personnel are at the station and not on a call.
Does the fire department install car seats?
Car seat installation instruction is provided by Life Safety Park at 820 S. Coppell Road; residents can schedule via an online request form.
Will firefighters unlock my car?
Firefighters respond to unlock vehicles only in emergencies involving children, pets, or a running engine locked inside.
Are fireworks legal in Coppell?
Fireworks are illegal to possess or discharge inside the city limits of Coppell, except for authorized displays.