Fire Department · Career
Temple Fire & Rescue
Temple, TX · Bell County
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Department careers page ↗Temple Fire & Rescue protects the Central Texas city of Temple with a career force of 133 sworn firefighters operating from eight stations. The department runs a paramedic-based first-response EMS system, with paramedics on every engine company, while patient transport is handled by a private service.
The department fields a broad fleet: five paramedic engine companies, three ladder trucks, two paramedic squad companies, two rescue/hazmat units, and a command vehicle. It handles more than 12,500 requests for service each year.
Temple's fire service dates to 1883, when it began as two volunteer companies. It became fully motorized in 1916, transitioned to a paid force through the mid-20th century, and took on ambulance and EMS responsibilities in 1973.
City of Temple positions, including firefighter roles, are posted through the city's Dayforce candidate portal. New firefighters must complete a minimum of 550 training hours in their first year, and the department maintains annual continuing-education requirements across fire, hazmat, and EMS disciplines.
Prospective candidates should watch the Dayforce careers portal for open firefighter recruitment and eligibility announcements.
Requirements
- Complete a minimum of 550 training hours during the first year
- Meet annual continuing-education requirements in fire, hazmat, and EMS
New firefighters must complete at least 550 training hours in their first year, with ongoing annual continuing education in fire, hazmat, and EMS.
How do I apply to become a Temple firefighter?
Firefighter openings are posted through the City of Temple's Dayforce candidate portal at us59.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/myhrtempletx, where the city manages its municipal hiring.
How much training is required for new firefighters?
New firefighters must complete a minimum of 550 training hours during their first year with the department.
Is there ongoing training after the first year?
Yes. Temple Fire & Rescue maintains annual continuing-education requirements across fire, hazmat, and EMS.
Does Temple Fire & Rescue provide EMS?
Yes. The department operates a first-responder EMS system with paramedics on all engine companies; patient transport is provided by a private service.
How busy is the department?
Temple Fire & Rescue responds to more than 12,500 requests for service per year from eight stations.