Firefighter

The City of Waxahachie recently approved 4-person minimum staffing, creating 15 current firefighter vacancies. Join the Waxahachie Fire Department and be part of this exciting expansion, with an anticipated start date of January 2027.

NOTICE OF FIRE CIVIL SERVICE TESTING
Application Period: Thursday October 8, 2026 - Wednesday October 28, 2026
Civil Service Written Exam: Friday November 13, 2026 (Exam start time 6 PM)
Physical Ability Test (PAT): Saturday November 14, 2026
Location: TBD
Practice Physical Ability Test (PAT): Saturday, October 31, 2026

Fire Hourly Annual
Cadet $37.327630 $77,641.47
Firefighter (Non-exempt) Entry $28.981079 $84,392.91
1 Year $30.140322 $87,768.62
2 Year $31.345934 $91,279.36
3 Year $32.599771 $94,930.54
4 Year $33.903761 $98,727.76
5 Year $35.259911 $102,676.86

The firefighter is a responsible, non-supervisory position. Duties include but are not limited to: responding to fire alarms, accident scenes, and other emergency calls to protect life and property; participating in station and ground maintenance.

CIVIL SERVICE TESTING (Written Exam) Friday November 13, 2026, at 6 PM LOCATION: TBD (Doors close/test begins promptly at 6 PM)

PHYSICAL ABILITY TESTING: On Saturday November 14, 2026, the top 48 candidates will take the Physical Ability Test (PAT). The top 48 candidates will receive their scheduled PAT testing time by 10 PM on November 13, 2026.

Applicant Responsibilities: Attach copies of the following documents and ONLY the following documents to your application. If you do not attach the required documents by 5:00 PM on October 28, 2026, your application will not be given further consideration.

Proof of valid Driver's license (required)
Education documents (required) High School Diploma or GED certificate OR College transcripts / diploma (if applicable)
Texas Commission on Fire Protection Certification (required) - Paramedic only applicants should attach their paramedic certification both here and under the medical certification section.
Valid medical certification (required) 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)

Failure to submit all required documentation and certifications with the application may result in disqualification from the testing process.

Applicants who pass the written exam and physical ability test will be required to submit the following documents with the Personal History Statement at a later date. Please do not submit these documents with your application. Applicants are advised to have copies of the following documents readily available: Social Security Card, Current motor vehicle insurance

Hiring preference shall be given in the following order:
1. Basic Firefighter and Paramedic Certification
2. Paramedic Only Certification
3. Basic Firefighter and EMT Certification

Above listed certification must be issued by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection and Texas Department of State Health Services or National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.

CITY OF WAXAHACHIE FIRE DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION

Applicants must:
- Provide documentation of Basic Firefighter certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection as well as 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 may be provided. Successful candidates who are certified only as a Paramedic and who are not certified as a Basic Firefighter shall be classified as a Cadet. Cadets shall be sent to the Fire Academy at the expense of the City of Waxahachie and shall receive a salary of $77,641.47. After successful completion of the Academy and certification as a Basic Firefighter from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection, such employees shall be classified as an Entry Level Firefighter and shall receive a salary of $84,392.91.
- Be between 18 years of age and have not reached their 36th birthday by the test date. Candidates must not have reached their 36th birthday by time of appointment.
- Have a high school diploma or a GED or college transcripts/diploma.
- Have a valid Texas driver's license (with an acceptable driving record) and valid motor vehicle insurance
- Provide a copy of 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.

The City of Waxahachie offers a competitive benefits program, including health, dental, and supplemental benefits. Public Safety employees in the Fire Department participate in the Waxahachie Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund instead of the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS).

Requirements: Basic Firefighter certification from Texas Commission on Fire Protection; EMT or Paramedic certification from Texas Department of State Health Services or National Registry; age 18-35; high school diploma or GED; valid Texas driver's license; honorable military discharge (if applicable)

Salary: $77,641.47 - $102,676.86 Annually

Application Deadline: 2026-10-28