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Plainview Fire/Ems Department
Plainview, TX · Hale County
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Department careers page ↗Plainview Fire/EMS traces its roots to 1909, making it one of the older fire departments on the South Plains of Texas. The department took on ambulance and emergency medical response duties in 1985, and today it runs a combined fire-EMS model out of three stations covering the city.
A staff of 36 full-time personnel works a 48/96 rotating shift schedule under a Fire Chief, Fire Marshal, and Training Captain, supported by shift captains, lieutenants, equipment operators, and firefighters. Beyond structural firefighting, the department handles fire prevention inspections, arson investigation, hydrant testing, public education, and a dedicated technical vertical rescue capability, backed by a fleet that includes engines, ambulances, a grass-fire unit, a hazmat decontamination trailer, and an incident command unit.
Hiring in Plainview runs through a civil-service style firefighter eligibility list built from periodic written exams, with openings posted through the City of Plainview's Human Resources office alongside other municipal positions.
The City of Plainview fills firefighter positions from a Firefighter Eligibility List generated by a periodic written civil-service exam; candidates who pass are ranked and hired off the list as openings occur. Current openings are posted through the city's Criterion HCM employment portal alongside other City of Plainview jobs.
How do I become a firefighter with Plainview Fire/EMS Department?
Candidates apply and take a written civil-service exam; passing scores place applicants on the department's Firefighter Eligibility List, and hires are made from that list as positions open.
Does Plainview Fire/EMS Department handle both fire and EMS calls?
Yes. The department has provided combined fire and emergency medical services since taking on EMS command in 1985, responding to roughly 2,000 EMS calls and 1,500 fire calls each year.
How many stations and firefighters does Plainview Fire/EMS have?
The department operates three stations staffed by 36 full-time personnel working 48-hour-on/96-hour-off rotating shifts.
What specialized capabilities does the department have?
In addition to standard fire suppression and EMS transport, the department maintains a technical vertical rescue team and a hazmat decontamination trailer.