Probationary Lateral Firefighter

City of Lubbock•Lubbock, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Lubbock is accepting applications for Probationary Lateral Firefighter positions. The application period is from September 9, 2026, to October 2, 2026. The entrance exam will be held on October 8, 2026, at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, followed by a physical ability test at Fire Station No. 19. Applicants must meet specific age, experience, and certification requirements. Verified service means full-time, paid service as a firefighter with a qualifying governmental fire department or fire-service agency. Exceptions to the 24-month requirement may be approved by the Fire Chief and the Lubbock Professional Fire Fighters Association on a case-by-case basis. Applicants must possess current TCFP Basic Structure Firefighter certification and Texas EMT-Basic or higher certification. Out-of-state applicants must have certifications eligible for Texas reciprocity. Proof of Honorable Discharge is required for preference points.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age and not 36 years of age or older on the date of the applicable entrance examination.
Have at least 24 months of Verified Service as a full-time, paid firefighter with a qualifying governmental fire department or fire-service agency.
Have no break exceeding 60 consecutive calendar days between separation from the applicant’s most recent qualifying fire-service employer and submission of the application.
Possess current Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) Basic Structure Firefighter certification.
Possess current Texas EMT-Basic, or higher, certification.
Out-of-State Applicants: Firefighter and emergency medical certifications issued by another state or recognized certifying authority that are eligible for Texas reciprocity or equivalency.
Provide proof of an Honorable Discharge (e.g., DD Form 214 Service 2, DD Form 214 Member 4, DD Form 214 Service 7, or Chain of Command official letterhead) for Honorable Discharge Credit.
Submit proof of certifications and/or Honorable Discharge via email to [email protected] no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2026.

Nice To Haves

Applicants with fewer than 24 months of verified full-time fire service experience are still encouraged to apply.
Eligible applicants may receive 10 preference points for holding a current Texas DSHS Paramedic certification.
Eligible applicants may receive 5 preference points for an honorable discharge from the United States Armed Forces.

Responsibilities

Successfully complete the Lateral Firefighter Knowledge Examination.
Successfully complete the Lubbock Fire Rescue Physical Fitness Assessment.
Meet all applicable eligibility and appointment requirements for a firefighter position.