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Austin Fire

Blaze a new trail • Join AFD!

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The greatest journey begins with the first step: applications accepted March 15-29, 2023!

This isn’t your typical 9-5 job; fulfill your passion for public service and take pride in serving your community. 

Events

Tue
31
Jan

Spring 2023 Texas A&M Arts and Sciences Career Fair

10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Bethancourt Ballroom
Event Link: Spring 2023 Texas A&M Arts and Sciences Career Fair
Thu
2
Feb

Austin Spurs College and Career Readiness Game

10:30 am - 1:00 pm
HEB Center
Event Link: Austin Spurs College and Career Readiness Game
Fri
3
Feb

Rice University Spring 2023 Career & Internship Expo

10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center
Event Link: Rice University Spring 2023 Career & Internship Expo
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Our Mission

AFD is committed to creating safe and resilient communities through prevention, preparedness, and effective emergency response.

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So hot, it's cool.

The Austin Fire Department sets the standard among public service agencies, serving the community through innovation and collaboration, while honoring tradition and embracing inclusion, equity, and diversity for all. 

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One name • One team • One mission

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Equity

Read our Racial Equity Statement.

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Special Operations

Career-focus areas include high-angle, technical, and swiftwater rescue. 

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1 day on. 2 days off.

Learn more about our firefighters' schedule.

Discipline • Be consistent.

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The City of Austin/Austin Fire Department (AFD) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
4201 Ed Bluestein Blvd. | Austin, TX 78721 | 512.974.0292.

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No unauthorized use without express written permission in advance of the Fire Chief.
Some photos on this website were taken prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

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