Fire Department Hiring Process

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APPLICATIONS CLOSED

Firefighter/EMT - Firefighter/Paramedic - Firefighter/Paramedic Lateral

The Personal History Statement packet must be attached to the application: Download the fillable PDF.

Visit governmentjobs.com/careers/lewisville to view opportunities at the City of Lewisville.

*NEW* SALARY CALCULATOR

Utilize our salary calculator to determine the expected base salary and incentives applicable to each individual's qualifications.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Requirements include, but are not limited to:

Be at least 18 years of age by the date of the test.
Be a Certified Firefighter and EMT at the time of the application.
Be a high school graduate or have obtained a GED.
Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test.
Have no felony convictions, or misdemeanor convictions of such a number that would indicate a habitual law violator.
Must have a valid driver's license with good driving record as defined by City policy.
Must have visual acuity needed to discern traffic signs and house numbers from approximately 50 feet, often in dim light.
Be able to distinguish between the colors red, yellow and green.

HIRING PROCESS

Applicants will be contacted after an online application has been received and Human Resources has verified that the minimum requirements have been met. Candidates will be required to pass a Background check – personal and criminal history, credit report, and driving record. Selected candidates will receive a Letter of Intent to Hire – contingent on passing a physical, psychological exam, and drug test.

The 2024 Recruitment Schedule is as follows:

August 14 to September 4: Accepting Applications
September 7: Physical Ability Practice Test
September 12 to September 14: Rapid Panel Interview and Physical Ability Test
- Physical Ability Test must be completed under 4 minutes 17 seconds.
  - Watch this video on the Physical Ability Test
  - View the task descriptions of the Physical Ability Test
October 14 to October 18: Chief's Panel Interview
November 4: Start Mini Academy
December 2: Tentative Graduation Date

CITY BENEFITS

The highly competitive salaries at Lewisville Fire can be determined using our Salary Calculator for each individual. The City of Lewisville offers benefits, including but not limited to: