CAREERS
Ellis County ESD 6 is currently hiring for three full-time Captain positions. Some important dates to remember are as follows:
- Application period opens 11-1 and closes on 11-14
- No written test, applicants will be ranked off this point system attached
- Physical agility for selected candidates 11-29-2026
- Board interviews TBD but between 12-1 and 12-12
- Assessment center interviews TBD but between Dec 14-19 and Dec 28-30
- Chiefs interview TBD early January
- Start date February
Below is some information about our requirements and hiring process:
ELIGIBILITY & SELECTION PROCESS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Texas Commission on Fire Protection Intermediate Structure Firefighter
- Texas Department of State Health Services Emergency Medical Technician
- Valid Texas Class B Driver's License with an insurable driving record
- Texas Commission on Fire Protection Driver Operator
- Texas Commission on Fire Protection Instructor 1
- Texas Commission on Fire Protection Officer 1
- NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800
- All TCFP safety courses current (CTBS, TIMP, CAT)
PERFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Texas Commission on Fire Protection Advanced Structure Firefighter
- Texas Department of State Health Services Paramedic
- Texas Commission on Fire Protection Instructor 2 or higher
- Texas Commission on Fire Protection Officer 2 or higher
- NIMS 300 and 400
- 2 years of verifiable experience as a Lieutenant or company officer
SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process begins with an application period. Applicants should review the criminal history, motor vehicle review, and medical/physical requirements to ensure that they qualify as eligible candidate for employment. After the qualification and ranking review, the top candidates will take a physical ability test. Candidates who successfully pass the physical ability test will be invited to an internal panel interview. Successful candidates will continue to the Assessment Center Interview by outside chief and captain level officers to rank the remaining list. Top candidates will then proceed to the chief’s interview.
- Application Period - The position will remain open November 1st and close on November 14th. Applications can be submitted in person or online through our website. Resumes, certifications, and additional required paperwork (see checklist below) should be uploaded when you complete your online application.
- Signed, notarized and dated application
- Resume
- Copy of certifications and other required items
- Qualification & Ranking Review - Initial applicant ranking will be determined based upon a point system measured by TCFP and TDSHS certification levels, education level, and years of experience with preference given to internal applicants. See the chart below for the point system. The top-ranking applicants will be invited to participate in a physical ability test.
| Qualification | Max | Award Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Current paramedic credential | 20 | Verified current TDSHS paramedic credential |
| TCFP Advanced Firefighter | 15 | Advanced or higher earns 15 points |
| Fire Officer certification | 15 | I:0 II:5 III:10 IV:15 |
| Instructor certification | 15 | I:0 II:10 III: 15 |
| NIMS 300 | 5 | Verified course completion |
| NIMS 400 | 5 | Verified course completion |
| Lieutenant or company officer experience | 25 | 5 points per completed year, up to 5 years. Partial years are not rounded up. |
| Military honorable discharge | 5 | Submitted DD214 must show an Honorable discharge. Documentation must be verified |
| Maximum total | 105 | Maximum includes the 5-point military bounus |
Eligibility list will be posted on website www.ecesd6.org/careers once finalized.
3. Physical Ability Test – Top-ranking applicants will be invited to the physical ability test on November 29th, 2026. The physical ability test consists
of seven events: 500m row, 3” hose couple and drag, Ladder carry, charged 1 ¾ hose drag, 3” hose stacking, Keiser sled, and foam bucket carry.
Testing Location: Fire Station #2, 103 Industrial Dr, Waxahachie, Texas 75165
4. Panel Interview - The interview panel consists of well-respected Ellis County ESD #6 Fire Dept members and includes the same structured
questions for each candidate.
5. Assessment Center Interview - The candidates who passed the panel interview will continue to an assessment center interview from outside
Chief and Captain level officers. This interview will include the same, structured questions and tasks for each candidate. These officers will rank
those who remain on the eligibility list.
6. Chief's Interview - The final interview will be conducted with the Ellis County ESD #6 Fire Chief. This final interview will determine which
candidates will be extended a conditional offer of employment.
7. Pre-Employment - All ESD #6 employees are subject to a medical assessment, background and drug screening.
Submit Your Application And Resume