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Ennis Fire Department
Ennis, TX · Ellis County
Career department operating three fire stations with an average citywide response time of approximately four minutes.
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Department careers page ↗The Ennis Fire Department is a career fire department protecting the City of Ennis, Texas, operating three fire stations across the community. Personnel hold professional Firefighter and EMT certifications and provide fire suppression, advanced life support first-response medical care, rescue operations, fire prevention, and public education, with an average citywide response time of about four minutes. Ambulance transport is handled separately by Allegiance Mobile Health, with EFD crews providing the initial ALS response before transport arrives.
The department's Fire Marshal's Office reviews new construction and renovation plans for compliance with the International Fire Code, performs acceptance testing on fire suppression and life safety systems, conducts routine commercial inspections, and investigates the cause of fires within the city under municipal ordinance, coordinating with police on suspected arson. In 2022, the State Fire Marshal's Office approved an improved Public Protection Classification for Ennis, moving the community to a split Class 02/2X rating.
Beyond emergency response, the department maintains an active community-education presence, offering free station tours, fire extinguisher training, and fire-prevention programs for schools and organizations, particularly during October's Fire Prevention Month. A six-member Honor Guard represents the department at funerals, memorial services, and community events, and posts colors at the department's annual awards banquet.
MissionWe are dedicated to the delivery of emergency services; to save lives; protect property; help where we can; teach to prevent fires; reduce the frequency of fire; do no further harm and be professional representatives for the fire service at all times.
The City of Ennis hires firefighter, EMT, and other fire department positions through the city's centralized online employment portal, where fire department vacancies are posted alongside those of other city departments as they open.
How do I apply for a job with the Ennis Fire Department?
Fire department positions are posted through the City of Ennis's online employment portal at governmentjobs.com/careers/ennistx, where vacancies appear alongside other city job openings as they become available.
How many fire stations does the Ennis Fire Department operate?
The Ennis Fire Department is a career department operating three fire stations serving the City of Ennis, with an average citywide response time of about four minutes.
Does the Ennis Fire Department provide ambulance transport?
The Ennis Fire Department provides advanced life support (ALS) first-response medical care with EMT- and firefighter-certified personnel, while ambulance transport service is provided separately by Allegiance Mobile Health.
What is Ennis's ISO fire protection rating?
In 2022 the Texas State Fire Marshal's Office approved a split Public Protection Classification (PPC) of Class 02/2X for the City of Ennis, effective October 1, 2022.
Can I schedule a tour of an Ennis fire station?
Yes, the department offers free public tours of its fire stations Monday through Saturday by appointment; tour request forms should be submitted at least 10 days in advance.