To explore becoming a Cadet of the Austin Fire Department, please visit JoinAFD.com for further information. To determine whether you are qualified to apply to become a Cadet of the Austin Fire Department, please review the minimum qualifications listed at JoinAFD.com.
Fitness Information
Physical fitness is a critical part of a firefighter’s duties. See more information on preparing for the requirements. Candidates should continue to prepare for their fitness requirements throughout the hiring process in preparation for the first day of the academy if hired. Read more.
2019 Cadet Hiring Process
Components of the hiring process are listed below with further information linked for details. Review details on the minimum qualifications for applying as a cadet and disqualifiers before the application process begins.
Application Process
Applications will be accepted February 4, 2019 through March 27, 2019. The official Austin Fire Department Cadet application can be found at AustinCityJobs.org.
Instructions for locating the position on Austin City Jobs:
- Create an account
- Search Jobs
- Use the key works: fire cadet
- Fill out the application
- For issues with the application, please use the Help link in the application
We are asking you to complete the application only and not attach any documentation at this time.
Written Exam
Testing is set to occur on two separate dates. Applicants will be scheduled for the written exam by their confirmation number. Assigned test dates will be posted below by April 15, 2019. Applicants will receive individual emails with their assigned test date between 4/8 through 4/15/19.
Dates: May 14 and May 15, 2019
Location: Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road, Austin, TX
Exams will begin at 8:00 AM and will take approximately 4 hours. Plan on arriving early, as parking may be difficult, and no one will be admitted after 8:00 AM. YOU MUST BE IN LINE, AT THE TESTING SITE, BY THE TIME/DATE OF YOUR SCHEDULED EXAM IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE.
Candidates will not be provided with their scores for the written exam.
Questions? Email FireEmployment@austintexas.gov.
Structured Oral Process
All candidates who took the Written Exam will be scheduled to participate in the Structured Oral Process (SOP). Assigned test dates will be e-mailed to each candidate. Print and bring the email with you to the appointment.
Dates: June 15 and 16, 2019
Location: Eastside Memorial High, 1012 Arthur Stiles Rd, Austin, TX 78721
Further information about the Structured Oral Process can be posted on this web page by June 1, 2019. Candidates will not be provided with their scores for the Structured Oral Process.
Military Points
AFD will begin accepting DD Form 214 documents online for Military Points between May 14, 2019 through June 15, 2019. In order to be considered for the additional military points, the candidate must provide a copy of their DD Form 214. The copy of the DD Form 214 provided must contain boxes 23 through 30. Candidates must meet two (2) criteria to be eligible for the bonus points, 1) have an Honorable discharge; and 2) have served a minimum of 180-days of continuous active duty service in any branch/component of the US Military. No other discharge status will be accepted. The deadline for submission of DD Form 214 is June 15, 2019. Any submissions received after this date will not be accepted.
To submit a DD Form 214, please go to the Austin Fire Department DD Form 214 Submission Page by following the link below. This is the only way that a candidate will receive credit for a DD Form 214, No paper copies will be accepted. Please do NOT email, mail, or hand deliver your DD Form 214. The DD Form 214 will need to be submitted in an electronic format (PDF, tiff, doc, jpg, etc.). Please ensure that the format you select is legible prior to submitting.
Further instructions including the submission link will be provided when you exit the Written Exam.
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