Fire Department

Austin Fire Education and Recruitment Programs

Austin Fire offers several education and recruitment programs for individuals with an interest in fire service.

• Join Austin Fire
  Join AFD is the official recruiting site for the department where visitors can learn about the hiring process, mission, vision and values and upcoming recruiting events. 
   
• Austin Fire Explorers Post 370 (ages 14 through 20)
  Austin Fire Explorers Post 370 is a co-ed program that was formed in partnership with the Capitol Area Council Boy Scouts of America to introduce participants to firefighting and EMS skills through use of firefighting and safety equipment in facilitates where professional firefighters train. The group focuses on teamwork and leadership development.
   
• Pass the Torch (ages 18 through 35) 
  Pass the Torch provides participants with an opportunity to learn about the fire service and emergency medical services response in a safe, controlled, and educational environment during weekend sessions over an approximately four-month period. The program is designed to provide participants with a preview of the Austin Fire Academy experience and increase awareness about career opportunities in fire service.
   

• Austin Fire Ride Outs: Austin Fire invites community members 18 and older to ride out at one of our fire stations as often as quarterly. The experience will increase understanding of Operations (firefighting) and the other services provided by the department. All ride outs are scheduled between 12:30 and 10 p.m., though participants are not required to stay for the entire period.

  Ride out applicants must complete this request and release form at least two weeks in advance of the desired date. 
  
  Contact FireRideOuts@austintexas.gov with questions or for additional assistance.

Austin Fire Inspections and Permits

The Fire Marshal's Office is responsible for the protection of life and property through code enforcement and plans review. These services include hydrant flow tests, permitting, facilitating Knox box and Knox lock requests, and residential home boxes. 

Austin Fire Reports

"In accordance with the Public Information Act, Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code, Austin Fire processes requests for records. The most common requests are related to Austin Fire operations including, but not limited to, incident reports (fires, collision, medical treatment by our personnel, etc.) and property reports (environmental assessments, inspections, violations, spills, etc.). 

The Public Information Act does not require governmental bodies to create new information, perform legal research, or to answer questions. The request must ask for records already in existence.

Visit the City of Austin Public Records Center to submit a request.