Fire Recruit / Trainee

Fire Recruit / Trainee

Salary

See Position Description

Location

212 N. Bonner Ave., Tyler, TX 75702, TX

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

995257

Department

Fire Department

Opening Date

07/28/2026

Closing Date

9/22/2026 11:59 PM Central America

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Purpose Of Position

FIRE ENTRANCE EXAM ANNOUNCEMENT 09.29.26

APPLICATION FOR ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

Fire Recruit / Trainee

ALL APPLICANTS MUST READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW PRIOR TO APPLYING

All applicants must apply online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/tylertexas by the deadline, Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Applications must be complete in order to be accepted. The following documents must be uploaded with your application:

• Copy of veteran discharge paper (DD214), showing discharge status, if applicable
• Copy of proof of U.S. citizenship or employment eligibility (Social Security card, U.S. Passport, or other official documentation as per Form I-9 guidelines);
• Proof of age (birth certificate or driver's license)
• Only honorably discharged veterans from active-duty service of 180 days or more in one of the armed services (reserves and training are not eligible) who have uploaded a DD214 which states "Honorable Discharge" by the application deadline, will have 5 additional points added to their score if they pass the written examination.*

Persons who submit a completed application, upload ALL required documentation, and meet minimum qualifications by the application deadline are eligible to sit for the exam.

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Study Materials: optional study materials are available for purchase and may be obtained by using the following link:

https://crc.cpshr.us/default.aspx?ID=NFire208262

Essential Functions

Applicants must be able to perform all of the following essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Perform firefighting duties and work under hazardous conditions that involve working at heights, exposure to fire, smoke, heat, and confined spaces.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
• Learn and apply firefighting principles and methods.
• Lift, move, carry, and/or drag tools, equipment, charged hoses, persons, ladders, and other objects.
• Climb ladders, stairs, and other devices and structures at various heights and under dangerous conditions.
• Pry open or ventilate doors, walls, roofs, and other objects.
• Chop and cut openings in various structures and objects using axes and other tools.
• Crawl in dangerous and confined spaces.
• Administer first aid techniques including CPR.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following qualifications at the time of application.

• Be a United States citizen or meet an employment authorization requirement as mandated by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
• Be 18 to 35 years of age and must not have attained his/her 36th birthday on the date of the written exam.
• Be a high school graduate or have a G.E.D.
• Be in good health and able to pass a medical examination.
• Be in good physical condition and be able to perform all the essential functions of the position.
• Possess a valid driver's license on date of appointment.
• Be able to intelligently read, write, and fluently speak the English language.

City Of Tyler Policy

It is the policy of the City to recruit, employ and to provide compensation, promotion, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, and other protected veteran. The City affirms that employment decisions shall be made only on the basis of a persons ability to perform the essential functions of the job. This position does require presence in the office to perform the essential functions of the job. The City shall continually review its employment practices and personnel procedures and take positive steps to assure that equality of employment opportunity in the City of Tyler, Texas is a fact as well as an ideal.

The City of Tyler will accept two years of relevant experience in place of each year of college required in the job description. Four years of relevant experience will be considered in place of an Associates Degree, and eight years of relevant experience will be considered in place of a Bachelors Degree. Any experience required in the Minimum qualifications is in addition to years of experience substituted for a degree.

The City of Tyler supports a policy of a drug and alcohol free workplace. All candidates are subject to pre-employment testing, which may include, but is not limited to, Drug and Alcohol Screenings, Work Fitness Evaluation, Criminal Background Check, and Consumer Report/Credit Check.

No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any regular full-time position.

Persons under eighteen (18) years of age may be employed in temporary or regular part-time positions, if they furnish the City with a minors release (Form 2-2) and are approved by the City Manager.

No person under eighteen (18) years of age will be employed in any position requiring the operation of a City motorized vehicle.

BENEFITS

• 15 Days Vacation per year
• 10 Holiday Days per year
• Hospitalization and Dental Care
• Educational or Certification Incentive Pay
• Retirement - Pension (20-25 Years)

INCENTIVES

• College Pay
• Certificate Pay
• Longevity Pay
• Assignment Pay
• Bilingual Pay

01

Are you between the ages of 18 and 35? Must submit proof of age (Birth Certificate or Drivers License).

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a high school graduate or possess a G.E.D.?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a citizen or a permanent resident of the United States? Must submit proof of U.S. citizenship or employment eligibility (Social Security card, U.S. Passport or other official documentation as per Form I-9 guidelines).

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you a veteran?

• Yes
• No

06

Please select your discharge status. If you are not a veteran, please select "N/A". Must submit a copy of your DD214 which indicates your military discharge status.

• Honorable Discharge
• General Discharge Under Honorable Conditions
• Other Than Honorable Discharge
• Bad Conduct Discharge
• Dishonorable Discharge
• Entry-level Separation
• Medical Separation
• Separation for Convenience of the Government
• N/A

07

I understand that no action will be taken in regards to my online application until I go to http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/tylertexas and complete my application to its entirety and obtain ALL required documentation. I also understand that I must submit all the required forms and documents online in addition to my application. Additionally, I understand that my application is not complete, and will not be accepted or processed until all required forms and documents have been reviewed and approved. Please indicate weather or not you have read and understand the above statement?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Tyler

Address 212 N. Bonner Ave.

City of Tyler, Texas, 75702

Phone 9035332050

903-531-1100

Website http://www.cityoftyler.org/