Hurst Fire Department

05/14/2026

Welcome three more of our newest recruits! April 28th, Firefighters Crews, Page and Mills graduated from the Collin County Fire Academy. These recruits put in three months of hard work and training, learning so that they could better serve our community. We are excited to have them as part of our Hurst Firefighter family. Welcome, boys - it only gets better from here!

04/25/2026

Last night we celebrated the graduation of two of our newest recruits. Firefighter Weiss and Firefighter Ruffu both recently graduated from the TCC Basic Fire Academy. This academy is a 3 month program that provides rigorous training for those called to a career in firefighting. These recruits learn with hands on experience and cover numerous topics such as fire behavior, suppression techniques, search and rescue, first aid, and so much more. We express extreme gratitude to the instructors and support staff at Tarrant County College Fire Academy for their dedication to the teaching and guidance given to these students. These two recruits will now begin their training with the department, learning side by side with the great men that serve our great city every day. Congratulations, Firefighters Weiss and Ruffu!

04/20/2026

The Hurst Fire Department is currently accepting applications for our upcoming Civil Service entrance exam, and this is the final week to apply. The deadline to submit your application is 5:00 PM on Thursday, April 23, 2026.

The written exam will be held at 9:00 AM on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Hurst Justice Center, located at 825 Thousand Oaks Drive in Hurst. This is a great opportunity to begin a rewarding career serving the community alongside a dedicated and professional team.

Hurst Fire Department offers a competitive benefits package including paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, retirement through TMRS with a 2:1 match, and a 48/96 work schedule. Starting salary is $86,622.48, with an increase to $94,872.24 after probation.

To apply, scan the QR code on the flyer or visit hursttx.gov/employment for more information and to submit your application before the deadline.

04/13/2026

During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, we pause to recognize the voices behind the scenes—the calm in the chaos, the steady guidance in moments of crisis.

To our dispatchers: thank you for being the unseen lifeline. Your strength, patience, and compassion make a difference in ways most will never fully understand. Every call you answer is an opportunity to bring reassurance, direction, and hope to someone on what may be their worst day. You’re the calm voice when everything else is chaos, the lifeline before we even arrive, and the ones who somehow understand us even when we’re talking through sirens, gear, and pure adrenaline.

Your work does not go unnoticed. We are grateful for your dedication, your resilience, and the positive impact you make every single day.

You are heard. You are valued. You are appreciated.

04/10/2026

Proud to serve the community of Hurst!

💙🚒 When seconds count, heroes answer the call. 👶

Texas Health is proud to recognize Hurst Fire Department Station 1 – Medic 211, C Shift for their lifesaving response to a recent call. Upon arrival, the crew found a newborn—just 20 minutes old—who was not breathing. While staff on scene had already begun CPR, additional resources and advanced care were urgently needed.

This crew quickly took over, initiating compressions, providing life‑saving treatment, and ventilating the baby to ensure safe transport to Texas Health Harris Methodist HEB’s Emergency Department. Thanks to this incredible teamwork and quality care, this baby is now happy, healthy, and home. Kudos to Blake Barton, Kody Collins, Aidan Deering-Frank, Cody Lammons, Cory Robinson, Christopher Samples pictured below Texas Health Harris Methodist HEB emergency leaders Kristin Malvik, ED Manager and Adam Parish, EMS Liaison. 🏡✨

03/28/2026

As we wrap up First Responder Wellness week, it's important to remember - Firefighting is a calling rooted in strength, courage, and service—but behind every helmet is a human being who also needs care.

Wellness in the fire service is more than physical fitness. It’s mental resilience, emotional balance, and the willingness to check in—not just on our communities, but on each other. The long shifts, critical incidents, and constant readiness can take a toll, and acknowledging that isn’t weakness—it’s professionalism.

Taking time to rest, talk, decompress, and seek support when needed is essential to staying healthy and effective on the job. Whether it’s a conversation with a peer, time with family, or utilizing available resources, every step toward wellness matters.

Let’s continue to build a culture where strength includes speaking up, where support is expected, and where no one carries the weight alone.

Because taking care of ourselves ensures we can continue taking care of others.

We want to thank Outback Steakhouse of Hurst for their generous donation of food, and taking care of our firefighters. Your Hurst Firefighters are proud to serve this great city!

03/27/2026

Hurst Fire Department is now hiring! Be a part of a dedicated team with competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a 48/96 work schedule.

Test is scheduled for April 25, 2026. Review all the details on the flyer and apply today at hursttx.gov/openpositions.

03/23/2026

Today was the first day of the annual 1st Responder Wellness week. The purpose of this week is to provide public safety personnel with resources and support to manage the significant mental and physical health risks inherent in their professions, as well as to honor the contributions of first responders while equipping them with tools to build a lasting culture of resilience and operational readiness.

We want to thank the amazing support and generous contribution of Soulman's BBQ for the incredible meal they provided our on duty firefighters and patrol, and the continued support for the City of Hurst.

02/23/2026

It's that time of year again! Applications for the 2026 Hurst Citizen's Fire Academy opens next week, March 2nd. You can apply through this link https://www.hursttx.gov/about-us/departments/fire-ems/hurst-citizens-fire-academy Deadline to apply is March 31st.

02/17/2026

Recently we celebrated our annual Hurst Fire Department Awards Banquet where your Hurst firefighters are recognized for their courage, commitment and hard work. These men are the epitome of customer service, not only to serve the great city and citizens of Hurst, but also the teamwork and brotherhood shown to each other. We are thankful to have the opportunity to serve the citizens of Hurst, and would like to congratulate the 2025 award recipients:

Medical Director's Award: Firefighter Andy Flusche
Paramedic of the Year: Firefighter Everett Day
Firefighter of the Year: Firefighter Cory Robinson
Officer of the Year: Captain John Barnes

Thank you for your dedication, integrity, and commitment to service. Congratulations!