Frisco Fire Department
Protecting one of America's fastest-growing cities since 1914
- Location
- Frisco, Texas
- County
- Collin County
- Established
- 1914
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Record figures
- 285
- Sworn personnel
- 9
- Stations
- 19,522
- Calls per year
About the department
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The Frisco Fire Department serves one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation with 252 career firefighters and 12 volunteers operating from 9 fire stations. FFD responded to 19,522 calls in 2022 and over 175,000 calls over the last 15 years. The department achieved ISO Class 1 in 2000 (top 0.4% nationally) and CFAI accreditation in 2018, making it one of only 116 of 27,000+ fire departments in the U.S. with both distinctions. FFD operates 8 engine/quint companies, 3 truck companies, 1 heavy rescue, 1 HazMat/EOC, and 7 ambulances on 24-hour rotating shifts.
Pay
Source: Pay plan, checked Aug 30, 2026.
- Overtime
- Three rotating 24-hour shifts with overtime per FLSA
- Incentive pay
- Firefighter/Paramedic is a separate class on the same FY26 plan (Step 0 $87,250). Not bound as FF/EMT start.
- Step-6 lump of $93,893 is a potential 4% performance lump, not a step. Not bound.
Benefits
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- Health Insurance
- Medical, dental, vision, and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) funded by city
- TMRS Pension
- Texas Municipal Retirement System: 7% employee contribution (pre-tax), vesting after 5 years, employer match combines with interest at retirement
- Life & Disability
- Employer-provided life insurance and disability benefits plus voluntary supplemental options
- Paid Time Off
- Three rotating 24-hour shifts (78/78/77 personnel per shift) with leave accrual
What a candidate must hold or clear
Eligibility
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- Education
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Driver's License
- Valid Texas Class B driver's license
- Certifications
- TCFP Basic Structure Fire Suppression plus Texas EMT, or TCFP plus Texas Paramedic
- Background
- Medical evaluation and background check required
- Citizenship
- U.S. citizen or legal resident
Training and education
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- Recruit Academy
- Comprehensive academy meeting TCFP requirements for structural fire suppression
- Continuing Education
Ongoing
- Annual TCFP CE hours and NREMT recertification
9 recorded
Assignments and specialties
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Operations
- Structural Firefighting
- Advanced Life Support
Technical rescue
- Technical Rescue
- Swift Water Rescue
- High Angle Rescue
Prevention and investigation
- Hazardous Materials
- Fire Inspections
Support and community
- Community Education
- Public Education
Living in Frisco
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- 237,000
- Population
- $650,000
- Median home price
- 105
- Cost-of-living index
- One of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. (17% growth 2020-2024)
- Home to PGA of America headquarters, FC Dallas, and Frisco RoughRiders
- Median household income of $141,129 — among highest in Texas
- Top-rated Frisco ISD school district with nationally recognized programs
- Major corporate relocations including Toyota regional HQ nearby
- Stonebriar Centre, The Star (Dallas Cowboys HQ), and Hall Park office complex
Accreditation
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- Held
- ISO Class 1 Public Protection Ratingsince 2000
- Held
- CFAI/CPSE Internationally Accredited Agencysince 2018
Contacting the department
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- Official site
- https://www.friscotexas.gov/364/Recruiting
- Recruiting email
- mark.piland@friscotexas.gov
- Phone
- (972) 292-6466
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