Firefighter Test Registration 2027

City of Irving; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Irving is posting an opportunity to register for the next Firefighter entrance examination. Registrants will be notified when the examination date is set and how to reserve a test slot. Please ensure spam blockers allow [e-mail].

Eligibility includes U.S. citizenship, 21–40 age range, high school diploma or GED, clean driving/ arrest records, good credit, and adequate hearing and color vision. Details will follow upon registration.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be between 21 and 40 to be hired.
• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• If time served in the military, must have proof of honorable discharge.
• Must have a good driving record.
• Must have a clear arrest record.
• Must have good credit rating.
• Hearing in both ears must be good; color vision (red, green, yellow) must be distinguishable.

Skills

Citizenship

Age requirement 21-40

Driving record

Arrest record

Credit check

Hearing ability

Color vision

Vision 20/20

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Posting

TEST REGISTRATION DEADLINE TO BE DETERMINED AND MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE

City of Irving is currently accepting registration for the next Firefighter entrance examination. Registrants will be notified when the examination date has been set. The notification will inform of further action to be taken in order to reserve a test. Please remember to set your spam blocker to allow mail from [e-mail].

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be between the ages of 21 and 40 to be hired
• Must have high school diploma or GED
• If time was served in the military, must have proof of discharge under honorable conditions
• Must have a good driving record
• Must have a clear arrest record
• Must have good credit rating
• Must have good hearing in both ears
• Vision must be correctable to 20/20; must be able to distinguish the colors red, green and yellow

Culture

The City of Irving Fire Department is dedicated to protecting lives, property and the environment through exceptional emergency response, fire prevention and public education. With a focus on safety, preparedness and community service, the department works tirelessly to ensure the well-being of all residents and businesses. Committed to professionalism and excellence, the Irving Fire Department is a trusted partner in creating a safe and resilient community.

The city's rich diversity is exhibited by its population and the number of languages spoken by residents, which gives us the title of one of the most diverse zip code in the U.S.

We are guided by our organizational core values and have PRIDE in everything that we do. We are:

• Professional in our interactions with the community, our customers, and each other
• Resilient means we never give up in our quest for service excellence
• Innovative by always seeking out better ways to achieve our goals
• Dependable in our actions and desire to see our work through to completion
• Ethical through commitment to always do right for our city, residents, and co-worker

The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented. The city acknowledges that its employees’ diversity make them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations and philosophies of the community. The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust and belonging.

Recruitment Line: [phone]

Supplemental Information

The City of Irving is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salary and benefits.

For City of Irving full-time employees only, competitive health benefits and participation in TMRS are offered. More information can be found online at https://irvingtx.gov/index.php?section=hr-employment-benefits.

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Veteran Preference / Military Service - Have you served on active duty in the United States Armed Forces and do you wish to claim 5 veterans’ preference points for this examination? If YES, you will be required to provide documentation of discharge under honorable conditions (such as a DD-214) when checking in on the date of the exam.

• Yes
• No

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Current Certifications - Please indicate which of the following certifications you currently hold. Select all that apply:

• Certified Firefighter
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Paramedic
• None of the above

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How did you hear about the Firefighter Entrance Exam?

• Social Media
• Workforce Solutions
• Job Fair
• Website
• TCFP (Texas Commission on Fire Protection)
• Other
• Required Question