Cedar Hill, Texas is located in the southwest corner of Dallas County. The Cedar Hill Fire Department was organized in May, 1941, with 11 volunteer members. In 1964, the Cedar Hill Fire Department took a step that no other department within hundreds of miles had taken, when it established an EMS response within the Fire Department.
Today, the department operates 4 fully staffed Fire Stations, staffed by 78 highly trained personnel. The department maintains a fleet of superior apparatus and equipment, providing premier service to the citizens of Cedar Hill. The department responds annually to more than 5,000 alarms.
The department has 2 specialty apparatus that could respond locally,regionally or as a state asset. AMBUS MPV 2-03, a 19 bed mass casualty bus. TIFMAS E3-64, a Type VI 4 wheel drive engine.
Chief John Ballard
The City of Cedar Hill has immediate Firefighter/Paramedic positions to fill. Qualified candidates will be invited to attend the written exam Salary Structure:
Entry Level Recruit: $55,281 annually
Paramedic Certification Pay: $900/year
Additional pay available for advanced certifications or education
TMRS Retirement Plan (Employee contributes 7% pre-tax, City provides 2 to 1 matching,
Written Exam: Tentatively scheduled for late March, 2019. TBD
Time and location will be provided to candidates eligible to test for the physical agility.
