Dumas Fire Department is an ISO Class 2 combination fire department comprised of sixteen paid firefighters and up to thirty volunteer firefighters serving an estimated 20,940 residents. The Dumas Fire Department responds to an average of 1100 emergency calls annually. These calls encompass a wide variety of situations including structure fires, grass fires, motor vehicle accidents, medical calls, hazardous materials incidents, and special rescues. The fire department is actively involved in fire prevention and public education in cooperation with the Dumas Independent School District, as well as several private and civic organizations. Dumas firefighters work a typical fire department shift schedule and are assigned to A, B, or C shift. They work 24 hours on duty and have 48 hours off duty. All firefighters employed at the Dumas Fire Department must be Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) Basic Structure Fire Suppression and Hazardous Materials Technician Certified, in addition to a Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) License. DFD minimum requirements include TCFP Firefighter I/II, TDSHS EMT-B, and TCFP Hazardous Materials Technician. Volunteer firefighters supplement the paid staff twenty-four hours a day, as the need arises. | Requirements: At least 18 years of age Valid TX driver's license High school diploma or GED Vision correctable to 20/20 Complete a criminal history check Complete our entrance agility examination Complete the interview process Firefighter Introductory Certified within 1 year Obtain a Class B exempt TX driver's license Become certified as an EMT within 2 years Attend 25% of emergency callouts Attend 50% of scheduled training/drill | Categories: EMT, Fundraising, Community Education, Fire Corps, Junior Members, Department Support, Firefighter