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DFW Fire Department Salaries

Compare firefighter compensation across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex

Understanding police compensation can be complex. This guide breaks down the key factors and variations you'll encounter when comparing department salaries across Texas.

Step Structures & Service Time

Salary progression varies significantly between departments:

  • No published structures: Some departments don't publicly share their step schedules
  • No step increases: Others rely on COL adjustments, market-based raises, or merit increases instead
  • Non-standard timing: Steps may not align with years of service

It's often unclear whether steps correspond directly with years (Step 1 = Year 1, Step 2 = Year 2) or follow different structures.

Shift Schedules & Pay

Fire departments often use different shift schedules that affect compensation:

  • 24/48 Schedule: Most common - 24 hours on, 48 hours off
  • 48/96 Schedule: Some use 48 hours on, 96 hours off
  • Kelly Days: Additional days off to avoid overtime

When comparing salaries, consider the actual hours worked per year, as longer shifts may result in different total annual hours.

Lump Sum Payments

A few departments provide lump-sum bonuses when firefighters reach top-out. These are listed in tables but may not be guaranteed.

EXAMPLES

Frisco FD: Potential 4% lump sum ($105,047.00) based on performance and annual budget

Allen FD: 4% merit lump sum ($105,335.79)

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Department Pay Plan Last Update Population County Shift Sign-on Bonus Entry Salary 5 Year Salary 10 Year Salary 20 Year Salary 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 4 Years 5 Years 6 Years 7 Years 8 Years 9 Years 10 Years 11 Years 12 Years 13 Years 14 Years 15 Years 16 Years 17 Years 18 Years 19 Years 20 Years 20 Year Total
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Notes & Citations

1 Lump Sum at top out. Lump sums may be based on performance or other factors.
2 Highland Park DPS - Police or Fire certified personnel - Pay for Triple Certified (Police, Fire, and EMS) is higher than listed.

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