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 about AFD "readiness recommendations."

2019 Cadet Hiring Process

Components of the hiring process are listed below with further information linked for details.

Application Process (CLOSED)

Written Exam (CLOSED)

Written Exam Scores will be posted here as soon as they are available.

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 by May 23rd, 2019.  Print and bring the email with you to the appointment.

     Dates:  June 14 through 15, 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 (OPEN)

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.

Submission for Military Points Form DD214

Questions? Email FireEmployment@austintexas.gov.

Initial Ranked List

More information to come as it becomes available.

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, email FireEmployment@austintexas.gov.