FIRE DEPARTMENT

McKinney Fire Department

Protecting the #1 housing market in the nation since 1887

McKinney, Texas

Est. 1887

250Personnel

0Stations

$0Starting Pay

0Calls / Year

About the Department

The McKinney Fire Department serves the fast-growing Collin County city with 224 firefighter/EMT/paramedics and 25 administrative staff operating from 11 fire stations. Founded in 1887, MFD achieved ISO Class 1 in 2024, placing it in the top 1% nationally for fire protection. The department has five divisions: Administration, Operations, Prevention, Public Information & Education, and Emergency Management, plus Special Operations including Technical Rescue and Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting (ARFF).

Capabilities

Specialties & Capabilities

9 specialized units across 4 divisions

Operations

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

Structural Firefighting

Advanced Life Support

Technical Rescue

Specialized rescue in extreme environments

Technical Rescue

Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting (ARFF)

Prevention & Investigation

Fire prevention, investigation, and public safety partnerships

Fire Investigations

Fire Inspections

Emergency Management

Support & Community

Community engagement, education, and member wellness

Public Information & Education

Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid

9 total specializations

Compensation

Entry Salary$0

Top Step (7 yrs)$0

Overtime

Standard FLSA overtime provisions

Promotional & Incentive Pay

Average firefighter salary: $90,024 (71% above national average)

Tuition reimbursement available

Assistant Fire Chief: up to $178,231

Benefits Package

Health Insurance

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits package

TMRS Pension

Texas Municipal Retirement System: 7% employee contribution with 2:1 city match on contributions and interest at retirement — one of the best matches in the state

Tuition Reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement program for continuing education and degree programs

Paid Time Off

Shift schedule with paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave accrual

Eligibility Requirements

Age18 years at date of hire

EducationHigh school diploma or GED

Driver's LicenseValid license; ability to obtain Texas Class B

CertificationsTCFP Basic Firefighter + DSHS/NREMT EMT-Basic or higher

FitnessPhysical agility test: 200-ft hose drag, 24-ft ladder raise, 35-ft mannequin drag, lift up to 100 lbs

CitizenshipU.S. citizen or legal resident

Education & Training

Recruit Academy

Academy program meeting all TCFP certification requirements for structural fire suppression

Ongoing

Continuing Education

Annual TCFP CE and NREMT recertification requirements

Officer Development

Structured promotional pathway with assessment center process

Community

Life in McKinney, Texas

222,505Population

$515,000Median Home

112COL Index

Why McKinney

Ranked #1 housing market in the U.S. for 2025

Historic downtown square with vibrant dining and shopping scene

McKinney ISD consistently ranks among top districts in Texas

Craig Ranch community with 1,000+ acres of amenities

30 miles north of Dallas with quick access via US-75 and SH-121

Collin County — one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation

Accreditations & Recognition

ISO Class 1 Public Protection RatingSince 2024

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