Fire Department
Wage and Benefits
2024 Wages
Fire Cadet Trainee
| Annual Pay | Monthly Pay | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Salary | $46,596 | $3,883/mo |
| Ending Salary | $48,600 | $4,050/mo |
Firefighter I
| Annual Pay | Monthly Pay | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Salary | $59,556 | $4,963/mo |
Benefits
- Vacation (15 days) & Sick Leave (15 days)
- Paid Holidays (10)
- Retirement (Trainees immediately begin participation in the CC Firefighters Retirement System Plan)
- Health Insurance (The City provides health and life coverage to the employee and will also pay 50% of the premium for dependent coverage)
Other Incentives
- Uniform pay (monthly allowance for uniform upkeep)
- Longevity pay (for each year of service)
- Certification pay (fire, medical, inspector, and others)
- Specialty Assignment pay (HazMat, Rescue, Ambulance, Driver/Operator)
- Education pay (college hours towards applicable degrees)
*As an added incentive, Firefighter Cadets may be eligible to receive pay for college hours after they graduate from the academy.
About Us
The Fire Department functions to protect life, property, and the assets of the City from any emergency situation through preparedness, prevention, public education, the development and enforcement of fire codes, emergency medical services, fire suppression, and hazardous material incident response.
Contact Information
Address:
2406 Leopard, Suite 300,
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
Phone: (361) 826-3900
