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The brief

Corsicana Fire Department in Corsicana, Texas is hiring for Structural Firefighter/Paramedic; Structural Firefighter/EMT-Basic. The posted pay is $70,720–$73,549 a year. Applications close December 5, 2026 — 47 days from now. Stated requirements: EMT certification (at application — or be enrolled in a program); Firefighter I/II (at application — or be enrolled in a program); Written exam (required); High school / GED (required); age 18–36. Veterans preference applies. The shift schedule is 48/96. A felony conviction is disqualifying.

Among 57 current Texas postings on Driftsmoke with a listed salary, this top-of-range pay is higher than 60% of them; the median among them is $64,480/yr.

About Corsicana Fire Department

Corsicana Fire Department is a career department with 8 stations, about 69 personnel. Founded in 1879. ISO rating Class 2.

Corsicana Fire Rescue is a career, all-hazard department protecting the city of Corsicana and surrounding Navarro County with fire suppression, advanced life support EMS, technical rescue, and hazmat response.

Department page, openings and history →

Summary by Driftsmoke from the official bulletin and department records; the full posting follows below.

Requirements at a glance

EMT certificationAt application — or be enrolled in a program
Firefighter I/IIAt application — or be enrolled in a program
Written examRequired
High school / GEDRequired
AgeAge 18–36
Shift schedule48/96
Veterans preferenceYes
Prior felony convictionsDisqualifying

An Entry Level Examination for the Corsicana Fire Department will be held on 

Saturday, December 12, 2026, ** at 8:00 a.m. at the **

Corsicana Government Center, 200 N 12th St, Corsicana, TX 75110

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**Application Deadline: **

Friday, December 4, 2026, at 3:30 p.m.    

All application packets and required documentation must be submitted to the Civil Service Office by this date and time.

**Application Packet and Details: **

Click here for the full Application Packet which includes:

  • Application form
  • Required minimum qualifications
  • City of Corsicana Civil Service Disqualifications

Applications are also available 

Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

City of Corsicana

Human Resources/Civil Service Office

200 North 12th Street

Corsicana, TX 75110

There are several ways to submit completed applications and required documentation: 

Fax application to 903-654-4820

Email application to pmcfadden@corsicanatx.gov  or

Submit application by USPS or in person to: City of Corsicana, HR/Civil Service Office, 200 North 12th Street, Corsicana, TX 75110

Please verify receipt of your application packet with the Civil Service Office.

The documents listed below _ _ must be included with the application _ _ when submitted to the HR/Civil Service Office: ** **

  • Evidence of certification by the TCFP or evidence of current enrollment in a training academy.
  • Evidence of certification by the Texas DSHS as a Paramedic or EMT or evidence of current enrollment in an EMT class.
  • Evidence of certification of National Registry.
  • Copy of DD-214 (if applicable) – Applicants with military service will have 5 points added to their written test score  (with passing score of 70) provided they submit a DD-214 stating an Honorable Discharge 

Upon submitting application and required documentation, applicant will receive a personal history statement that must be completed and returned on the test day. 

Questions?

Call the Civil Service Office at (903) 654-4822.

Miscellaneous Information

All applicants who pass the written exam will participate in a Civil Service Pre-Employment Physical Assessment (weather permitting). A copy of the assessment is available under Civil Service Commission, Eligibility and Exams.