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Corsicana Fire Department
Corsicana, TX · Navarro County
Fleet includes four front-line engines, one ladder truck, one hazmat/special operations vehicle, two brush trucks, and six ambulances (four front-line, two reserve).
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Department careers page ↗Corsicana Fire Rescue traces its roots to December 29, 1879, when 25 volunteer merchants organized as Corsicana Hose Company #1 under first Chief J.J. Strupper, equipped with little more than buckets and ropes. The department professionalized over the following decades, adding horse-drawn steamers and hook-and-ladder equipment under Chief F.N. Drane in the 1890s, then transitioning to an all-paid staff in 1924 as steam engines gave way to motorized apparatus.
The modern department took shape in 1974 with the adoption of a three-platoon shift system (24 hours on, 48 hours off) operating from a central station and substations. Staffing grew substantially after 2002, when the department took on fire-based ambulance transport in addition to fire suppression, expanding from 38 members to a current staff of 69.
Today Corsicana Fire Rescue runs four fire stations and describes itself as an all-hazard department, covering fire response, EMS, technical rescue, hazardous materials mitigation, weather emergency response, and mutual aid coordination with volunteer departments across Navarro County. The city's fire protection was upgraded to an ISO Class 2 rating in 2016, placing it among the top tier of rated communities nationally.
MissionOur Mission is to maintain a continuous state of readiness to protect those we serve and to provide the highest quality of services when called upon.
Corsicana Fire Rescue hires through the City's Human Resources and Civil Service Department. The most recently posted cycle scheduled a written entrance exam for February 7, 2026, with applications accepted through January 23, 2026; new openings are announced on the Employment page as they arise.
Requirements
- Between 18 and 35 years old (not yet reached 36th birthday) as of hire
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- Firefighter certification plus Paramedic or EMT certification, OR Paramedic certification alone, OR EMT certification with enrollment in a firefighter academy, OR Firefighter certification with enrollment in EMT school
Hiring process
- Submit pre-employment application to Human Resources and Civil Service
- Pass written entrance examination (70% minimum)
- Complete physical agility test
- Background investigation
- Post-offer physical exam
- Drug screen
- Polygraph examination
Benefits
Overtime pay, educational/certification incentive pay, longevity pay, furnished uniforms, retirement fund, 15 vacation days annually, 13 holidays, 15 sick days, health/dental/life insurance, and credit union access.
What is Corsicana Fire Department's ISO/PPC rating?
The department holds an ISO Class 2 rating, effective July 1, 2016 (upgraded from Class 4), placing Corsicana among the top 2% of rated communities in the country.
How many fire stations does Corsicana operate?
Four: Station #1 at 2975 Drane Rd., Station #2 at 310 S. 2nd St., Station #3 at 2212 W. 2nd Ave., and Station #4 at 3009 N. Beaton.
Does Corsicana Fire Rescue accept lateral transfers?
Yes, a lateral transfer program is available for qualified applicants, with hiring preference based on certification level.
Does the department offer an ambulance subscription program?
Yes, residents can enroll in an EMS subscription program through the city and receive an identification card; the department also participates in the Yellow Dot Program and is a Baby Moses Safe Haven site.