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December 11, 2007:
The Pay/Benefits information listed below is accurate as of November 2007. A person hired in the next AFD cadet class will enjoy the following pay and benefits:
| PAY SCALE |
FF Cadet (1-6 months) |
$2,500/month |
| Probationary FF (7-12 months) |
$3,751/month |
| After 12 months |
$48,968/year |
| After two years |
$53,000/year |
| After three years |
$58,000/year |
|
SPECIALTY SKILL PAY
(cadets are not eligible) |
Bilingual Translation
(Spanish/English) |
$150/month |
| Hazardous Materials Team |
$150/month |
| Search and Rescue Team |
$150/month |
| Airport Fire and Rescue |
$150/month |
|
EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PAY
(cadets are eligible) |
60 College Credits
|
$50/month |
| Bachelor's Degree |
$100/month |
|
| CERTIFICATION PAY |
Intermediate FF Certification |
$50/month |
| Advanced FF Certification |
$100/month |
| Master's FF Certification |
$150/month |
(by Texas Commission of Fire Protection) |
|
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS |
Health/dental insurance |
| Life insurance |
| 15 vacation days/year |
| 11 city holidays/year |
| 2 personal holidays/year |
| 15 sick leave days/year |
| Deferred compensation |
| Retirement |
| Tuition Reimbursement Program |
For more information, please contact:
Recruiting Division
Austin Fire Department
4201 Ed Bluestein Blvd.
Austin, Texas 78721
(800) 832-5264 or (512) 974-0100
Or contact us by e-mail at Recruiting Office.
