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Applications are now closed for the 2023 Fire Cadet Hiring Process.

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AUSTIN FIRE

THE GREATEST JOURNEY BEGINS WITH THE FIRST STEP.

THE GREATEST JOURNEY BEGINS WITH THE FIRST STEP: APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED MARCH 15-29, 2023!

This isn't your typical 9-5 job; fulfill your passion for public service and take pride in serving your community. 

Learn More About the Hiring Process
Mission

OUR MISSION

AFD is committed to creating safe and resilient communities through prevention, preparedness, and effective emergency response.

Mission—Vision—Values
So hot, it's cool.

So hot, it's cool.

The Austin Fire Department sets the standard among public service agencies, serving the community through innovation and collaboration, while honoring tradition and embracing inclusion, equity, and diversity for all. 

Austin Fire Department Doctrine
One name. One team. One mission

ONE NAME. ONE TEAM. ONE MISSION

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Diverse firefighters

Racial Equity Statement

The Austin Fire Department (AFD) 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. AFD is committed to centering people of color to ensure there is equitable access to opportunities within AFD, and to create an environment where everyone feels empowered to be their full, authentic selves. To advance equitable outcomes for the community, AFD 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

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 

Firefighter carrying a bundle
Racial Equity Statement
Firefighter standing next to Pennybacker Bridge
Special Operations
Two female firefighters training
1 day on. 2 days off.

Upcoming Events

Wed, Oct 04, 2023
Texas Southern University Career Fair
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Texas Southern University
3100 Cleburne St
Houston, TX 77004
United States

Thu, Oct 05, 2023
UTRGV - Brownsville Career Fair
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley - Brownsville El Gran Salon
1 W University Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
United States

Fri, Oct 06, 2023
UTRGV Edinburg Career Fair
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

UREC Practice Gym
W Schunior St &, N Sugar Rd
Edinburg, TX 78539
United States

Fri, Oct 06, 2023 - Sun, Oct 15, 2023
Austin City Limits Festival Friday Saturday and Sunday from 11-7.
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

ACL Fest
2200 Stratford Dr
Austin, TX 78746
United States

All Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

October 4, 2023
Texas Southern University Career Fair
October 5, 2023
UTRGV - Brownsville Career Fair
October 6, 2023
UTRGV Edinburg Career Fair
October 6, 2023 - October 15, 2023
Austin City Limits Festival Friday Saturday and Sunday from 11-7.
October 9, 2023
UT Austin 4Ever Student Athletes Career Fair
City of Austin

The City of Austin/Austin Fire Department (AFD) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
4201 Ed Bluestein Blvd. | Austin, TX 78721 | 512.974.0292.

© 2021 All photos contained herein are property of the Austin Fire Department.  No unauthorized use without express written permission in advance of the Fire Chief.

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