DIVISIONS
The City of Austin Public Safety Wellness Center (APSWC) supports Austin Police, Austin Fire, and Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services personnel with wellness assistance to ensure lifelong good health. The Wellness team consists of members of all three public safety agencies.
Scroll down to learn more about the behavioral, fitness, medical, and peer support services available for sworn members of these agencies.
Thank you for your interest in becoming an Austin Fire cadet. You can learn more about the department and the hiring process at JoinAFD.
Visit the Hiring Process Updates page to stay on top of current activities for the 2026 Fire Cadet hiring process.
Cadet starting pay is $22.55/hour ($46,904 annually). Probationary Firefighters will earn an annual salary of $55,259 upon successful completion of the academy (approximately six months).
The Fire Marshal's Office is responsible for the protection of life and property through code enforcement, plans review, fire inspections, and fire cause determination.
The Wildfire division addresses the potential threat of wildfires through public education, fuel (vegetation) management and effective firefighting response.