Fire Cadet - No Prior Experience Necessary

Pflugerville, TX
Full Time
Cadet Academy
Student (High School)

Fire Cadet Academy Overview
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The District's Fire Cadet Academy consists of instruction in firefighting tactics, emergency medical training, physical fitness, and safe practices. The ideal candidate is an individual who is highly interested in serving the community as a Firefighter/EMT.

If accepted into the academy, the anticipated start date will be October 21, 2026. After successfully completing the academy, Cadets will be eligible for probationary regular full-time employment.

Successful completion includes:

  • Obtaining the Texas Commission on Fire Protection Basic Structural Firefighter certification. Obtaining the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMT-Basic certification.
  • Obtaining the Texas Department of State Health Services EMT-Basic certification. Successful completion of the IAFF/IAFC Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) and meeting the requirements set forth in NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Firefighters.
  • Satisfactory periodic evaluations that meet the Districts performance requirements.

Cadets undergo approximately seven months of extensive academic and physical training, usually Monday - Friday 7:30 am -4:30 pm.

Cadets will receive full benefits and training pay is $21.25/hour while assigned to the Cadet Academy. Upon successful completion of the Cadet Academy and hiring as a Probationary Firefighter, compensation will be approximately $62,000/annually.

**Some facilities that are required to be used for Cadet Academy training activities will require a record of COVID-19 vaccination or an approved medical or religious exemption. Vaccination is not required for employment eligibility. If a candidate cannot comply with the facility requirements, Candidates may be removed from the Cadet program and employment will be terminated.

Eligibility Requirements

The following are the minimum requirements for a Cadet. All requirements must be met at the time of application:

AGE: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age before the start of employment.

EDUCATION: Must possess a U.S. high school diploma or equivalent, or G.E.D. or equivalent from a U.S. institution. (Diploma or equivalent must be submitted no later than the date of interview on July 16th, 2024.)

CITIZENSHIP: U.S. (birth or naturalized). If you are not a United States' citizen, your immigration status must be current (green card, work visa, etc.) and must permit you to work legally in the United States of America. Travis County ESD No. 2 does not sponsor work visas or green cards.

LANGUAGE: Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

DRIVERS LICENSE: Must possess a current valid driver license issued from your state of residence.

  • Once hired, Firefighters are required to obtain and maintain a Texas Class "B" driver's license, in accordance with District procedures, as a condition of employment.

SOCIAL SECURITY: Must have a valid Social Security card.

ELEGIBILITY FOR FUTURE CERTIFICATIONS: Meet all legal requirements necessary to become certified by:

If you have any questions about your ability to become certified, please contact the appropriate agency above directly.

Required documents must be uploaded at the time you submit your online application.

District Cadet Application

The District will be accepting Cadet applications through May 24, 2027. Please note, incomplete applications will not be considered.

The following required documents must be uploaded at the time you submit your online application, unless noted:

  • Completed and signed Fire Cadet District Employment Application
  • Resume
  • U.S. high school diploma or equivalent, or G.E.D. or equivalent from a U.S. institution. (Must be submitted by the interview date on July 16th, 2026.)
  • College Degree or transcript(s) (If Applicable)
  • Current valid driver license issued from your state of residence.
    • Once hired, Firefighters are required to obtain and maintain a Texas Class "B" driver license, in accordance with District procedures, as a condition of employment.
  • Driving Record Check (Type 3A) Click the link to order a driving record.

Candidates must provide and maintain contact information such as telephone, mailing address, and email throughout the recruitment process.

Upon receipt of your application, all required documents, and verification of eligibility, applicants will receive additional instruction via email for each step in the hiring process.

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