Terrell Fire Department, City of Terrell

03/28/2026

🔥 Join the Terrell Fire Department! We're Hiring! 🔥

The Terrell Fire Department is hiring multiple positions for immediate openings as we staff our new Fire Station 3, currently under construction!

Here are the key details for this exciting opportunity:

🚒 Minimum Requirements
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Age: 18–35 Years Old

Certification: NR/TX DSHS Paramedic, or enrolled in a class and 50% complete

💰 Compensation Highlights
Starting Base Pay: $73,250

Paramedic Pay: Add $4,500/yr for Paramedic certification

1st Year Pay: Increases to $76,545 after 6 months, and $79,990 after 1 year

TMRS: Texas Municipal Retirement System with a generous 2:1 match

Pay Growth: 4th Year pay is $91,282

✅ Benefits & Schedule
Shifts: 48/96 Shifts

Equipment: ALS Engine / Truck

Additional Pay: Education Pay, Certification Pay, and Overtime Opportunities

Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Employee Life Insurance

Tuition: Tuition Reimbursement

🗓️ Important Dates
Application Deadline: Thursday, April 23rd

Civil Service Exam: Saturday, April 25th

Physical Agility: Saturday, May 9th

Ready to grow with us? Apply now!
Click Here for More Information & to Apply:

https://cityofterrell.org/827/Current-Job-Openings

02/05/2026

02/04/2026

We will be testing the outdoor warning sirens today at 1pm

These sirens are tested the first Wednesday of every month, weather permitting.

01/20/2026

************Burn Ban in Effect************

01/09/2026

🔥 Help Us Welcome the Newest Members of the TFD Family! 🔥

We are thrilled to announce the addition of 6 new recruits to the Terrell Fire Department! 🚒✨

This talented group joins us at an incredibly exciting time. These new hires are a key part of our growth as we prepare to staff the upcoming Fire Station 3, located on the Southwest Side of Terrell.

Station 3 is currently on track to open its doors in Early Summer 2026, allowing us to better serve our community with faster response times and expanded coverage.

Please join us in giving these recruits a warm Terrell welcome! We are proud to have them join our ranks and look forward to the great work they will do for our citizens.

Welcome to the family! 👨‍🚒👩‍🚒💪

12/25/2025

🔥 Join the Terrell Fire Department! We're Hiring! 🔥

The Terrell Fire Department is hiring multiple positions for immediate openings as we staff our new Fire Station 3, currently under construction!

Here are the key details for this exciting opportunity:

🚒 Minimum Requirements
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Age: 18–35 Years Old

Certification: NR/TX DSHS Paramedic, or enrolled in a class and 50% complete

💰 Compensation Highlights
Starting Base Pay: $64,480

Paramedic Pay: Add $4,500/yr for Paramedic certification

1st Year Pay: Increases to $76,546 after 6 months

TMRS: Texas Municipal Retirement System with a generous 2:1 match

Pay Growth: 4th Year pay is $91,282

✅ Benefits & Schedule
Shifts: 48/96 Shifts

Equipment: ALS Engine / Truck

Additional Pay: Education Pay, Certification Pay, and Overtime Opportunities

Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Employee Life Insurance

Tuition: Tuition Reimbursement

🗓️ Important Dates
Application Deadline: Thursday, January 1

Civil Service Exam: Saturday, January 10

Physical Agility: Saturday, January 24

Ready to grow with us? Apply now!
Click Here for More Information & to Apply:
https://www.cityofterrell.org/827/Current-Job-Openings

12/25/2025

🎄🎅🎄Merry Christmas from your Terrell Fire Department family. 🚒🎄

12/19/2025

Santa is getting ready to head out for the last night of Santa Around Time. District 5 we are ready to see you!

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12/16/2025

Santa is ready to get out to Council District 4 tonight! Use the link below to see where he is!

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12/16/2025

Santa is on the move to Council District 3!

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12/13/2025

HERE COMES SANTA CLAUS 🎅 🚒

Santa is visiting district 2 this evening. Use the link below to track where he is. 🚒🎅🧑‍🎄❄️☃️

TFD Santa would like to share my location with you. Click here to see live updates.