FIRE DEPARTMENT

Dallas Fire-Rescue

Serving and protecting the citizens of Dallas since 1872

Dallas, Texas

Est. 1872

1,980Personnel

0Stations

$0Starting Pay

0Calls / Year

About the Department

Dallas Fire-Rescue is the second-largest fire department in Texas, protecting 1.6 million residents across 385 square miles. The department operates 59 fire stations organized into 2 divisions and 10 battalions, with over 1,800 uniformed personnel. DFR manages Texas Task Force 2, one of only two urban search and rescue teams in the state. The department's four bureaus cover Emergency Response, EMS & Special Operations, Recruiting & Communications, Fire Prevention & Investigation, and Training & Administration.

Capabilities

Specialties & Capabilities

11 specialized units across 4 divisions

Operations

Full-service fire and EMS, all personnel are paramedics beyond probationary year

Structural Firefighting

Advanced Life Support

Wildland Firefighting

Technical Rescue

Specialized rescue in extreme environments

Technical Rescue

Dive/Water Rescue

Urban Search & Rescue (TX-TF2)

Prevention & Investigation

Fire prevention, investigation, and public safety partnerships

Hazardous Materials

Fire Investigations

Fire Inspections

Support & Community

Community engagement, education, and member wellness

Community Risk Reduction

Public Education

11 total specializations

Compensation

Entry Salary$0

Top Step (7 yrs)$0

Overtime

Extended shift structure with 60.5-hour average workweek, 24 on/48 off

Promotional & Incentive Pay

TCFP Intermediate: +$600/yr

TCFP Advanced: +$4,800/yr

TCFP Master: +$7,200/yr

EMS Pay: +$2,400-$3,000/yr

Health Benefit Supplement: $4/mo per year of service (max 25 years)

Benefits Package

Health Insurance

Life, health, dental, and vision insurance with comprehensive coverage

DPFP Pension

Dallas Police & Fire Pension Fund (est. 1916): two defined benefit plans (Regular and Supplemental), plus optional 401(k) and 457(b) through Fidelity

Paid Time Off

24 hours on, 48 hours off shift rotation with holiday and vacation accrual

Education Requirements

45 semester hours of college credit with 2.0+ GPA required for entry, promoting educational achievement

Eligibility Requirements

Age18-36 years at civil service exam date

Education45 semester hours college credit (excluding developmental courses) with 2.0+ GPA from regionally accredited institution

CertificationsValid Texas Paramedic License or equivalent + National Paramedic Registry Certification

Driver's LicenseValid driver's license

BackgroundNo felony convictions, pleas, probation, or deferred adjudication

CitizenshipLegally authorized to work in the United States

Education & Training

18 months

Recruit Academy

Up to 18-month training program including basic fire suppression, EMT certification, and operational readiness.

Ongoing

State Certification

TCFP Basic Fire Suppression exam administered at end of academy with state firefighter examination.

Community

Life in Dallas, Texas

1,600,000Population

$375,000Median Home

100COL Index

Why Dallas

Ninth-largest city in the United States with explosive growth projected to continue

Home to the fourth-largest urban forest in the USA

Major financial, technology, and telecommunications hub

World-class arts district including the Dallas Museum of Art and Nasher Sculpture Center

DFW International Airport provides global connectivity

Pro sports: Cowboys (NFL), Mavericks (NBA), Stars (NHL), Rangers (MLB), FC Dallas (MLS)

Accreditations & Recognition

ISO Class 1 Public Protection Rating

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