About This Role
This Firefighter position is part of an expansion in the City of Waxahachie, with 15 current vacancies due to new 4-person minimum staffing requirements. The role involves responding to emergency calls, protecting life and property, and maintaining the station and grounds.
Responsibilities
- Respond to fire alarms, accident scenes, and other emergency calls to protect life and property
- Participate in station and ground maintenance
Requirements
- Basic Firefighter certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection and EMT or Paramedic certification from the Texas Department of State Health Services and/or the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians; alternatively, Paramedic only certification from the Texas Department of State Health Services and/or the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (candidates with Paramedic only certification will be classified as a Cadet and sent to the Fire Academy at the City's expense)
- Between 18 years of age and have not reached 36th birthday by the test date
- High school diploma or a GED or college transcripts/diploma
- Valid Texas driver's license with an acceptable driving record and valid motor vehicle insurance
- DD214 showing type of discharge, if applicable
- Successfully complete the written Civil Service Examination, Physical Ability Test, Step I Personality Assessment, a thorough background investigation, Interview Board, drug screening, vision test (corrected to 20/20), and medical examination
- Physically, mentally, and morally fit for the performance of duties
- Vision correctable to visual acuity of 20/20 binocular vision in each eye
- Hearing able to hear sounds at 40 decibels from 500-4,000 hertz
- Not color blind
- Pass controlled substance screening
Important Details
- Anticipated start date: January 2027
- Application Period: Thursday October 8, 2026 - Wednesday October 28, 2026
- Application deadline: October 28, 2026 at 5 PM
Application Process
- Carefully read all documents and follow instructions
- Complete Entrance Exam Application with all required documents attached by October 28, 2026 at 5 PM
- Attach copies of the following documents to your application: valid Driver's license, education documents (High School Diploma or GED certificate OR College transcripts/diploma if applicable), Texas Commission on Fire Protection Certification, valid medical certification (Texas Department of State Health Services or the National Registry EMT Certification OR Texas Department of State Health Services or the National Registry Paramedic Certification), DD214 for Military Discharge (if applicable)