Arlington Fire Department will begin accepting applications on August 29, 2022 – October 10, 2022 for the Firefighter Trainee position. Written civil service exam will be on November 7, 2022. Applicants interested in an entry level position as a Firefighter Trainee must take the Civil Service entrance exam and score 70% or better for further consideration. The exam is open to those who meet the minimum qualifications based on Texas Local Government Code Chapter 143, Arlington Civil Service Local Rules, and Texas Criminal Justice Information Systems .
For questions about a career in the fire service or the recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment Officer.