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Frisco Fire Department
Frisco, TX · Collin County
“Committed to your Health and Safety through Exceptional Service”
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Department careers page ↗Frisco Fire Department protects the city of Frisco, a rapidly expanding community north of Dallas, delivering fire suppression, emergency medical, and rescue services. Public safety anchors the city's priorities, drawing nearly half of the general fund operating budget.
The department runs 10 fire stations plus a Public Safety Training Center, staffed by 233 career firefighters assigned to fire operations across three rotating 24-hour shifts, with a minimum of 62 firefighters on duty daily.
Frisco holds an ISO Class 1 Public Protection Classification, the highest possible rating achieved by only about 1% of departments nationally. Beyond emergency response, the department runs Citizens Fire Academies and the Frisco Fire Safety Town in partnership with Texas Health Hospital Frisco.
Frisco hires firefighters who are already certified as FF/Paramedic or FF/EMT through the Texas Commission on Fire Protection and the Texas Department of State Health Services. Candidates apply online through the city's GovernmentJobs portal and can sign up for job notifications to be alerted when a hiring window opens.
The selection process is a thorough nine steps, beginning with an online entry exam and Physical Ability Test and progressing through background investigation, oral board and Fire Chief interviews, polygraph, psychological evaluation, and medical exam. The department also offers a lateral hiring program with details published separately.
Requirements
- FF/Paramedic or FF/EMT certified through the Texas Commission on Fire Protection and the Texas Department of State Health Services
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid Class B driver's license
Hiring process
- Application submission
- Online entry exam
- Physical Ability Test (submit Personal History Statement)
- Background investigation
- Oral board interview
- Fire Chief interview
- Polygraph examination
- Psychological evaluation
- Medical examination
What certifications do I need to become a Frisco firefighter?
You must be certified as a FF/Paramedic or FF/EMT through the Texas Commission on Fire Protection and the Texas Department of State Health Services, and hold a high school diploma or GED plus a valid Class B driver's license.
How do I apply to the Frisco Fire Department?
Applications are submitted online through the city's GovernmentJobs portal at governmentjobs.com/careers/friscotexas. You can also sign up for job notifications to be alerted when a position opens.
What does the hiring process involve?
The process has nine steps: application, online entry exam, Physical Ability Test with a Personal History Statement, background investigation, oral board interview, Fire Chief interview, polygraph, psychological evaluation, and medical examination.
Does Frisco accept lateral firefighters?
Yes. The department has a lateral hiring program, with details published as a document on the recruiting page.
Who can I contact about recruiting?
The Frisco Fire Department recruiting line is 972-292-6466, and recruiting information is available on the department's Recruiting page.