Welcome to Austin Fire Recruiting
Firefighting is a calling. Regardless of the type of incident we respond to--fires, medical calls or accidents--there's never a dull day. Helping our citizens on what may be their worst day ever is what we're here for; if that passion for service fuels you, then we hope you'll consider blazing a new trail for yourself and joining our team.
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Choose a Career with Purpose
Fulfill your passion for public service and take pride in serving your community.
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Spark Your Interest
Austin Fire offers two community programs designed to spark early interest in the fire service and offer personal development skills that are applicable to all areas of life.
Explorers Post 370
The Explorers Post 370 is a co-ed program open to individuals 14 through 19 years of age. Explorers learn basic firefighting, rescue, and EMS skills, and will be introduced to firefighter culture through training and skills. Explorers are issued firefighting gear and safety equipment, and work with members of Austin Fire in the same facilities used to train our professional firefighters.
Complete an Explorers Interest Card to receive updates and important information about the Explorer Program.
Pass the Torch
Pass the Torch is a program open to individuals 18 to 35 years of age. Participants will learn about the fire service and emergency medical services in a safe, controlled learning environment during weekend sessions over approximately three months. The program. which is taught by experienced Austin Fire Department (AFD) firefighters, is designed to provide participants with a preview of the Austin Fire Department Academy and increase awareness about career opportunities in fire service.
Complete a Pass the Torch Interest Card to receive updates and important information about the Pass the Torch Program.
Racial Equity Statement
Austin Fire understands that Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color (BIPOC) have historically been underrepresented in the Department due to structural and systemic racism. This discrimination is not reflective of the direction the department is going nor a true representation of the Austin community. Austin Fire is committed to centering people of color to ensure there is equitable access to opportunities, and to create an environment where everyone feels empowered to be their full, authentic selves. To advance equitable outcomes for the community, Austin Fire will lead with a lens of racial equity and healing to ensure hard-to-reach and directly impacted communities receive the resources they need. Race is the primary predictor of life outcomes and we must address racism at its various levels to ensure Austin is a racially equitable city where everyone has a sustainable quality of life.
Liaisons
- Ed Lee - Edward.Lee@austintexas.gov
- Victor Mena - Victor.Mena@austintexas.gov
- Trista Walker - Trista.Walker@austintexas.gov
Veterans
At Austin Fire, we often talk about the members of our department who wear two uniforms—one as a firefighter and the other as a veteran. It is our honor and privilege to support them (and their families) while they are in service to our country, and we’ve won awards from the Department of Defense for our efforts in doing so.
Liaison: Ben Liner - Benjamin.Liner@austintexas.gov