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Mckinney Fire Department
Mckinney, TX · Collin County
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Department careers page ↗McKinney Fire Department protects the city of McKinney, Texas with 11 fire stations staffed by 224 certified Firefighter/EMT/Paramedics plus command staff. The department runs a mixed fleet of engines, trucks, medic units, and brush apparatus across its stations, and provides EMS transport alongside fire suppression.
Beyond routine structural response, the department maintains specialized capabilities: a Technical Rescue Team based out of Stations 1 and 5 handling rope/high-angle, swift water, trench, confined space, and heavy vehicle rescue; an Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) crew at Station 4 near McKinney National Airport; and participation in the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS), through which McKinney crews have deployed statewide and out of state, including assisting with California wildfires in 2019-2020.
The department also runs community-facing programs, including a Citizens Fire Academy, mobile healthcare/neighborhood outreach initiatives, and a Fire Museum, and has been recognized under the Texas Fire Chiefs Association Best Practices Recognition Program.
MissionThe McKinney Fire Department promotes and protects the health and safety of the community through dynamic programs, professional services and continuous quality improvement.
McKinney Fire Department hires certified Firefighter/Paramedics, Firefighter/EMTs, and Paramedics through periodic online testing windows, with applications processed via the City of McKinney's NEOGOV/governmentjobs careers portal.
Requirements
- Minimum 18 years old
- U.S. citizen or legal resident
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver's license
- TCFP Basic Firefighter certification with Texas DSHS Paramedic or NREMT Paramedic certification (or equivalent qualifying combination)
- Pass NFPA 1582 medical exam
- Pass Physical Ability Test (8:30 maximum time)
Hiring process
- Online testing window application
- Physical Ability Test (7 events: aerial climb, sled push, stair climb, hose hoisting, hose drag, ladder carry, dummy drag)
- Background check
- Medical exam
- 12-month probationary period
Benefits
TMRS retirement with 2:1 city match and 5-year vesting, tuition assistance, paid parental leave, and generous PTO covering holiday, vacation, sick, and personal time. Additional pay incentives available for medic certifications, education, and language skills.
What certifications do I need to apply to McKinney Fire Department?
Applicants must hold TCFP Basic Firefighter certification along with Texas DSHS Paramedic or NREMT Paramedic certification, or an equivalent qualifying combination as Firefighter/Paramedic, Firefighter/EMT, or Paramedic in Texas.
What schedule do McKinney firefighters work?
Firefighters work a 48/96 shift rotation, working 48 hours followed by 96 hours off, with five commute days per month.
What is the top pay for a McKinney firefighter?
Top-out pay is $103,909.80 annually, plus additional incentive pay for medic certifications, education, and language skills.
Does McKinney Fire Department have specialty teams?
Yes, the department operates a Technical Rescue Team (rope/high angle, swift water, trench, confined space, vehicle rescue) and an Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) crew at Station 4 near McKinney National Airport, and participates in the statewide TIFMAS mutual aid system.