DIVISIONS
The City of Austin Public Safety Wellness Center (APSWC) supports Austin Police (APD), Fire (AFD), and Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (ATCEMS) 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 a Fire Cadet for the Austin Fire Department. You can learn more about us at JoinAFD.
Please visit the Hiring Process Updates page to stay on top of current activities for the 2024 Fire Cadet hiring process.
Cadet starting pay is $21/hour ($43,680, annually). After successful completion of our Academy (approximately 6 months), Probationary Firefighters will earn $55,259, annually.
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.