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
Ranked Hiring List (Completed)
The 2024 combined overall scores are posted by confirmation number in this scoring document. (PDF)
Group 1: Candidates ranked 1 through 120
Candidates in this group will be invited to move forward through the Pre-Hire Assessments scheduled for July through November 2024.
Group 2: Candidates ranked 121 through 300
Additional information about next steps will be emailed to you by the end of October.
Pre-Hire Assessments
All pre-hire assessments are Pass/Fail and include:
- Medical assessment (including chest X-rays and lab work)
- 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.
Fire Cadet Academies
Cadet Academies are slated for 2025 and 2026, with sessions scheduled in January and October. Please be aware that the scheduling of Cadet Academies is contingent upon the operational needs of the Department. Successful completion of pre-hire assessments does not guarantee placement in an Academy class, as availability depends on open slots in the respective 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.