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City Of Terrell Fire Department
Terrell, TX · Kaufman County
Fleet includes an 80-foot quint/ladder truck, two first-run engine/pumpers, two booster/grass trucks, one reserve engine, and two command vehicles; more than 1,000 fire hydrants citywide.
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Department careers page ↗The Terrell Fire Department is a career department serving the City of Terrell, a Dallas-area community roughly 30 miles east of downtown Dallas. Thirty full-time paid personnel operate out of two stations, covering the city's 25.23 square miles and more than 1,000 fire hydrants, and respond to both fire and emergency medical calls.
Beyond suppression, the department runs fire prevention and public safety education programs, fire code enforcement and investigations through its Fire Marshal's Office, and an Office of Emergency Management. Its Honor Guard, formed in 2016, represents the department at line-of-duty-death funerals, ceremonies, and color-guard duties across the region.
The department is led by Fire Chief Shane LeCroy, a Terrell native who began his career with the Terrell Volunteer Fire Department before spending over three decades at University Park Fire Department and returning home to lead TFD.
MissionThe Mission of the Terrell Fire Department is to provide the highest quality of fire suppression, emergency medical, fire prevention/education, fire code enforcement and disaster services to the citizens of Terrell.
Firefighter openings are handled through the City of Terrell Human Resources Department rather than a separate fire-department portal. Firefighter and Police Officer positions use their own dedicated application packet, distinct from the general city employment application. Openings are posted in the Municipal Center lobby, in the HR office, and on the city website; completed applications or resumes go to HR at 201 East Nash Street, Terrell, TX 75160, or by email.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalency
- Pre-employment drug screening required for all positions
- Physical exam may be required for some job classifications
Hiring process
- Download and complete the Firefighter application packet (separate from the general City of Terrell employment application)
- Submit the completed application/resume to the City of Terrell Human Resources Department (201 East Nash Street) or by email
- Complete pre-employment drug screening
- Complete a physical exam if required for the position
How do I apply to become a firefighter with the Terrell Fire Department?
Firefighter applicants use a dedicated Firefighter application packet (different from the City of Terrell's general employment application). Completed applications or resumes are submitted to the City of Terrell Human Resources Department at 201 East Nash Street, Terrell, TX 75160, or by email.
What are the basic requirements to apply for a job with the City of Terrell?
Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED equivalency. Pre-employment drug screening is required for all positions, and a physical exam may be required for some job classifications.
How many fire stations does the Terrell Fire Department operate?
The Terrell Fire Department operates two stations: Station 1 at 201 East Nash Street and Station 2 at 225 Baker Street, covering the city's 25.23-square-mile service area.
What is the mission of the Terrell Fire Department?
Its stated mission is to provide the highest quality of fire suppression, emergency medical, fire prevention/education, fire code enforcement, and disaster services to the citizens of Terrell.