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Sherman Fire Department
Sherman, TX · Grayson County
Operates four fire stations across the city: Station 1 Central (1964), Station 3 Pecan Grove (2001), Station 4 Blalock (2018), and Station 5 Northside (1974).
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Department careers page ↗Sherman Fire-Rescue is a full-time, paid fire department serving the city of Sherman, Texas, organized under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 143 as a civil service department. The department describes its mission as providing "fire, rescue and emergency medical services to the citizens and visitors of our city," and pairs that with a stated vision of being a well-respected, progressive organization that earns community trust through excellent service, guided by values of professionalism, integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, diversity, commitment, and teamwork.
The department runs four fire stations across the city — Station 1 (Central), Station 3 (Pecan Grove), Station 4 (Blalock), and Station 5 (Northside) — ranging from a 1964 original firehouse to a station built in 2018. Each station pairs an engine or ladder/truck company with its own ambulance (Medic) unit, reflecting the department's integrated fire-EMS model, and the fleet also includes technical rescue apparatus, a rescue boat, a mobile command post, and even a preserved 1950 Mack fire truck. Beyond emergency response, Sherman Fire-Rescue's Fire Marshal's Office handles fire prevention inspections, plan review, code enforcement, and origin-and-cause investigations for the city.
Entry-level firefighter hiring runs through a structured civil-service testing process rather than rolling applications, moving candidates through written testing, physical agility testing, background investigation, panel and chief interviews, and final psychological, polygraph, and medical clearances before a conditional hire is confirmed.
MissionAs members of Sherman Fire – Rescue we have the honor to provide fire, rescue and emergency medical services to the citizens and visitors of our city.
Sherman Fire-Rescue hires entry-level firefighters through a Texas Chapter 143 civil service process administered with the City of Sherman Human Resources Department. Applicants must hold current Texas Basic Firefighter certification and an EMT or paramedic certification before applying; paramedic certification receives hiring preference. As of this review, candidate registration was listed as currently closed, with future openings posted through the city's job portal and the department's own recruitment site.
Requirements
- At least 18 years of age
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver's license
- Current Basic Firefighter Certification (Texas Commission on Fire Protection)
- Current EMT-Basic certification (Texas DSHS or National Registry); Paramedic certification preferred
- Ability to read, write, and speak English
- Medical clearance to perform essential job duties
- Correctable vision to 20/20 and normal hearing
- No prior permanent rejection from City of Sherman Police or Fire hiring processes
Hiring process
- Phase 1: Complete the online application, including disqualifier screening questions and certification verification
- Phase 2: Written examination, with candidates ranked by score; top 20-30 scorers invited to a Physical Agility Test
- Phase 3: Background investigation, including a Personal History Statement and investigator vetting
- Phase 4: Panel interview with background investigators, followed by a Chief's interview for top candidates
- Phase 5: Psychological evaluation, polygraph examination, and medical physical before a final start date is set
How do I become a firefighter with Sherman Fire-Rescue?
Candidates apply through the City of Sherman's civil service hiring process, which moves through a written exam, a physical agility test, a background investigation, panel and chief interviews, and final psychological, polygraph, and medical clearances before a start date is confirmed.
What are the minimum requirements to apply to Sherman Fire-Rescue?
Applicants must be at least 18 with a high school diploma or GED, hold a valid driver's license, have current Texas Basic Firefighter certification, hold EMT-Basic (or preferably paramedic) certification, and meet vision, hearing, and medical clearance standards.
Does Sherman Fire-Rescue hire paramedics?
Yes — while EMT-Basic certification is the minimum requirement, paramedic certification is explicitly given hiring preference.
Is Sherman Fire-Rescue currently accepting firefighter applications?
As of this review, candidate registration was listed as closed. Prospective applicants should check the department's shermanfirerescue.com site or the City of Sherman jobs portal for the next open testing period.
How many fire stations does Sherman Fire-Rescue operate?
Four: Station 1 (Central), Station 3 (Pecan Grove), Station 4 (Blalock), and Station 5 (Northside).