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Mansfield Fire Rescue
Mansfield, TX · Tarrant County
Three shifts (A, B, C) of about 25 firefighter/paramedics each, with a minimum of 26 personnel on duty 24/7/365; all Operations Division personnel are dual-certified as firefighters and paramedics.
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Department careers page ↗Mansfield Fire Rescue, based in the Dallas-Fort Worth suburb of Mansfield, Texas, protects a growing community of roughly 90,000 residents across more than 36 square miles from five stations, one per fire district. The department responds to more than 9,000 emergency incidents a year through three divisions — Fire Administration & Logistics, Fire & EMS Operations, and Fire Prevention — under Fire Chief Michael Ross.
Every member of the Operations Division is cross-trained as both a firefighter and a licensed paramedic, so the first-arriving engine or quint can begin advanced patient care immediately. Specialized apparatus rounds out the fleet, including a hovercraft at Station 3 and a rescue boat at Station 5 for water and swiftwater response. Staffing runs three 24-hour shifts (A, B, and C) of roughly 25 firefighter/paramedics each, keeping a minimum of 26 personnel on duty around the clock.
The department also engages the community through a Citizens Fire Academy and station tours, and runs a structured Firefighter Selection Process for applicants who already hold Texas paramedic certification.
Because every Mansfield firefighter also works as a licensed paramedic, applicants must already hold (or be eligible for) Texas paramedic certification before applying — the department does not run its own paramedic academy. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications move through a multistep selection process covering physical agility, oral interviews, a background investigation, polygraph, psychological exam, and a pre-appointment medical exam and drug screen.
Requirements
- Certified as a Paramedic or Licensed Paramedic by the Texas Department of State Health Services by hire date
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum age 18
- U.S. citizenship, verified by birth certificate, passport, or legal immigration documentation
- Acceptable criminal history per TCFP and TDSHS standards
- Valid Texas driver's license
- Able to pass physical, drug screening, and psychological evaluation
Hiring process
- Physical Agility Test
- Oral Interview (panel interview and Chief's interview)
- Background Investigation
- Polygraph Test
- Psychological Examination
- Medical Examination (physical exam and drug test prior to appointment)
Benefits
Certification pay up to $400/month for advanced firefighter, investigator, instructor, and officer certifications; special-assignment stipends (e.g., $100/month for Swiftwater Rescue Team or Paramedic Field Training Officer, $50/month for SWAT Medic); education incentive pay from $50/month (associate degree) to $150/month (master's degree); vacation accrual from 120 hours/year (year 1) up to 240 hours/year (15+ years); 12 hours/month sick leave (max accrual 1,440 hours); and longevity pay from $6 to $10/month per year of service.
Mansfield does not operate its own paramedic academy — applicants must already be a certified or licensed paramedic by their hire date; the city's FAQ points candidates to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection's certification pathway.
What are the minimum requirements to become a firefighter with Mansfield Fire Rescue?
Applicants must be certified as a Paramedic or Licensed Paramedic with the Texas Department of State Health Services by their hire date, hold a high school diploma or equivalent, be at least 18 years old, be a U.S. citizen, have an acceptable criminal history per TCFP and TDSHS standards, hold a valid Texas driver's license, and be able to pass physical, drug, and psychological screening.
What is the hiring process for Mansfield Fire Rescue?
Candidates go through a multistep selection process: a physical agility test, an oral interview (panel and Chief's interview), a background investigation, a polygraph test, a psychological examination, and a medical examination with drug screening prior to appointment.
Does Mansfield Fire Rescue require firefighters to be paramedics?
Yes. All Operations Division personnel are cross-trained as both firefighters and paramedics, and applicants must already hold (or be eligible for) Texas paramedic certification by their hire date.
How much does a Mansfield firefighter/paramedic get paid?
Firefighter/EMT-P pay starts at $68,775 or more, with up to $5,094 available in overtime; Recruit Firefighters (Paramedic) start at $65,500 until fire-certified. Certification, special-assignment, and education incentive pay can add several hundred dollars a month.
How many fire stations does Mansfield Fire Rescue operate?
Five stations, one per fire district, covering more than 36 square miles and serving roughly 90,000 residents.