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Celina Fire Department History The Celina Fire Department was established in circa 1912 consisting of residents of the City of Celina and the surrounding area. Originally, the fire station was in back of what is now City Hall at 302 W. Walnut St. The department purchased its first new fire engine in 1938, which it still owns. At present, we have a 2005 Peterbilt 330 Engine, a 2005 Peterbilt 330 Brush Truck, a 1995 Freightliner Engine, a 1996 Chevrolet 3500 Brush Truck and a 1964 Chevrolet Engine. In December of 2001 the first full time fire fighter was hired by the City in the capacity of Fire Chief, and in December of 2004 a second firefighter was hired. At present, the Department has a half-time Fire Chief, a Fire Marshal, a Fire Inspector, three firefighter/EMT's, and three firefighter/paramedics. On December 1, 2007, the Department initiated its own EMS service. Five additional firefighter/medics were hired to provide a paramedic and EMT on shift 24/7. Two fully equipped ambulances were acquired. Medic 1 is staffed for first-out response to any medical emergency in the fire district. Medic 2 is staffed any time that Medic 1 is out on a call so that there is always a backup capability. In 2007, the Department began an Explorer program with the Boy Scouts of America. Young men and women aged 14 to 18 and a high school student. The explorers are given instruction on equipment, procedures and fire department operations. They accompany firefighters to incident scenes (often in one of the fire trucks) and assist the firefighters. The fire district for the Celina Fire Department consists of approximately 100 square miles from the Denton County Line on the west to FM 2478 on the east and from Frontier Parkway (FM 1461) on the south to the Grayson County Line on the north. Over the years, many people have volunteered for the Department. At present, the Celina Fire Department is a combination department with nine career and thirty-one volunteer members for a total of 40 fire, medical and support personnel, both men and women who give of their time and talents to the citizens of Celina and the surrounding area. The Department is actively seeking additional volunteers. The requirements are detailed below.
For a list of the current members of the Celina Fire Department click here.
Contact Information: mail
to: Celina
Fire Station: Phone
Numbers: Email
Contact:
New Member Requirements: Members of the Celina Fire Department shall: - be at least 18 years of age - reside or work within the Celina Fire District unless otherwise approved -
have acceptable physical agility (generally not more than 20%
over the ideal - (for males) wear hair above the collar and no beards - (for males) be clean shaven around the chin line (an SCBA requirement) - not be a volunteer for another department (those with paid positions in other departments are not only exempt, but highly encouraged to volunteer for CFD) - Firefighter and EMS certifications are a plus but not required Note
that a criminal background check will be processed as well as
a check
Members are expected to: - Attend all Monday night meetings unless excused (generally no more than two excused absences are allowed each quarter not to include classes or work conflicts). Monday night meetings are generally for training. If excused from most Monday night meetings, the volunteer is expected to obtain a minimum of 12 hours Fire/EMS training outside the department annually. - If not a certified firefighter, complete Introductory Fire Training within 12 months and Basic Fire Training within 24 months of joining the department assuming scheduling conflicts are resolved. - Remain outside of any structure with an active fire unless Structure Certified - requires completion of the 76 hour Introductory Fire Training (or equivalent) and a live-burn exercise. - Obtain a Class B (Emergency Vehicle) Texas Commercial Driver's License. - Serve a minimum of one shift every six days during the times when paid staff are not at the station. Shifts begin at 7:30AM and end at 7:30AM the next morning. In general, paid staff is at the station from 7:30AM to 5:00PM Monday through Friday. Weekend and holiday shifts are 24 hour shifts. - Respond to fire, fire alarm, smoke investigation, auto accident and hazardous condition calls making a minimum of 10% of these non-EMS calls. - Complete the National Incident Management Course NIMS-700. -
Conduct themselves in a professional manner in keeping with the
goals and -
Dress when at the station or reporting to calls in accordance
with the dress code as stated in the department bylaws.
- Come to the fire station for a copy of the membership application or download and complete a copy of the membership application and deliver it to the fire station at 311 N. Louisiana Dr. or mail it to the Celina Fire Department, 302 W. Walnut St., Celina, TX 75009. It is preferred that you print it two-sided, but on two separate sheets is acceptable. - Interview with the Celina Fire Department New Member Committee. - Attend meetings for 30 days to meet the department members and allow them to meet you. - Serve a 12 month probationary period.
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