Age
Must be at least 18 years of age, not to exceed age 35, on the date of the Entry Level Written Examination.
Social Security
Must have a valid Social Security Card.
License
Valid Driver's License.
Citizenship
US (birth or naturalized). If you are not a United States citizen, your immigration status must be current and must permit you to work a full-time job in this country. If you have questions about your immigration status or work permit, please contact Immigration officials.
Education
Graduation from high school or GED.
Language
Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
Certification
In order to be certified as eligible for a beginning position with the Austin Fire Department, the applicant must meet all legal requirements necessary to become certified by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection Personnel Standards and Education, and must meet the minimum requirements of the Texas Department of Health to become certified as an Emergency Medical Technician. If you have questions about your ability to become certified, please contact the Texas Commission on Fire Protection or Texas Department of Health.
Medical
In order to be certified as eligible for a beginning position with the Austin Fire Department, an applicant must meet the requirements set forth in NFPA 1582, Latest Edition, Standard on Medical Requirements for Fire Fighters. Austin Fire Department employees will not attempt to interpret NFPA 1582. Please contact a medical professional if you have questions about whether NFPA 1582 provisions would disqualify you. |
