Application Process: CLOSED
Written Exam and Structured Oral Process (SOP): COMPLETED
We anticipate having the Rank Hiring List ready by the end of June. It will be posted under the "Initial Rank Hiring List." A communication will be sent to all candidates who participated in the Written Exam Assessment and the Structured Oral Interview.
Attendance and obtaining passing scores in both the written exam and the structured oral process are prerequisites for advancing further in the hiring process.
Scoring/Ranking/Veteran Preference Points:
We have processed and posted the Veteran Preference Points by Confirmation Number. To view the listing click on the link below.
AFD | 2024 Fire Cadet Hiring Process
Military Veteran Bonus Points (PDF, 82.4 KB)
Ranked Hiring List (Completed)
The 2024 combined overall scores are posted by confirmation number in this scoring document (PDF, 196 KB).
Group 1: Candidates ranked 1 through 120
Candidates in this group are nearing the completion of their pre-hire assessments, which are expected to be finalized by the end of October. Final reports from the physician and psychologist are due by November 15. We anticipate having a final list of Group 1 candidates by the end of November.
Group 2: Candidates ranked 121 through 219
Group 2 candidates received a conditional hiring offer letter on September 6, 2024. The initial assessment weekend in Austin is scheduled for October 19, 2024. The pre-hire assessments, including background checks, Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT), etc., will be scheduled between September and December 2024.
Group 3: Candidates ranked 220 through 300
Group 3 candidates will receive information about next steps via email by the end of December 2024. Pre-hire assessments may start as early as March 2025.
Pre-hire assessments
All pre-hire assessments are Pass/Fail and include:
- Medical assessment (including chest X-rays and lab work)
- Psychological Interview
- Psychological assessment
- Background check (including fingerprinting)
- Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)
Final Ranked Eligibility List
The final list will consist of applicants who successfully complete ALL pre-hire assessments. According to relevant regulations, all Fire Cadets will be selected from this eligibility list in sequential order throughout the entire 24-month duration of the list's validity. Candidates may be disqualified based on Pass/Fail criteria during pre-hire screenings, but the rank order of the eligibility list will remain unchanged.
Upcoming Cadet Academies
- Cadet Academy 139 (48 cadets) is scheduled to start mid-January 2025
- Cadet Academy 140 (48 cadets) is scheduled to start at the end of March 2025
- Cadet Academy 141 (number of cadets TBD) is scheduled to start August 2025
The scheduling of academies is contingent upon the operational needs of the Department. Successful completion of pre-hire assessments does not guarantee placement in a class.
Questions?
All questions should be sent to FireEmployment@austintexas.gov.
Applicants will receive several e-mails from this e-mail address. Please take the correct measures to ensure they get through to your inbox and are not flagged as spam or junk. The Austin Fire Department is not responsible for e-mail messages that are sent, but do not reach you.
The Austin Fire Department (AFD) is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. AFD is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, e-mail FireEmployment@austintexas.gov.