Firefighter Exam 2026 (May 1 - May 31)

JOB
NOTE: You must attach all certifications to your application in Government Jobs.Minimum QualificationsApplicants must have certification(s) that fall into one of the following 3 categories at the time of application.Preference will be given to applicants in the following order: TCFP Firefighter with Texas DSHS Paramedic or NREMT ParamedicTexas DSHS Paramedic or NREMT Paramedic onlyTCFP Firefighter with Texas DSHS EMT or NREMT EMTApplying for Firefighter is a 2-step process. BOTH steps must be completed to be considered.Application (Here on this application in Government Jobs)Online-Based Written Exam & Video Interview (Public Safetey Answers)IMPORTANT: After completing the application, if you meet the minimum qualifications, you will recieve an email link within 1-2 days to start the testing process. Exam must be completed by May 31, 2026.Please wait for approval from McKinney FD via email link before moving along to step 2 of the process. Base Salary: Firefighter: $85,105.56 - $105,787.40Incentive Pay: Paramedic: $200 per monthEducation: $50 - 150 per monthCertification: $50 - 110 per monthAmbulance: $1 per hourField Training Paramedic: $150 per monthTCFP-Certified & Experienced FirefightersIf you already have prior experience AND have been able to successfully achieve advanced levels of your Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) certifications, your training and experience will be reviewed by the department to determine eligibility for a lateral entry position. If approved, laterals will enter the pay scale based on their years of full-time experience and TCFP certifications. Entering the department at an advanced step can increase your starting base pay. Please see the link below for the McKinney Fire Department step plan, and possible advanced steps.Click Here for the Fire Step Plan

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
OUR CORE VALUESCity of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values – Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization.Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to perform fire prevention, fire suppression, rescue duties, and act as Firefighter-EMT/Paramedic. Employees in this classification perform highly skilled, technical level work. Position is responsible for providing life and property protection. Performs related work as required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Physical Demands: Tasks involve the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing and typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of heavy objects and materials (up to 100 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (100 pounds and over). Frequently Asked Questions