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Third Phase: Firefighter Cadets
Firefighter Candidates who are appointed to the San Antonio Fire Academy by the City Manager undergo about six months of extensive training, including:
  • SAFD's 940-hour, 25 week fire fighting program, earning their certification as a Basic Structural Firefighter.

  • SAFD’s 200-hour Emergency Medical Technician curriculum, earning their Basic Emergency Medical Technician certification.

Continued Emphasis on Physical Fitness
Cardiovascular fitness is foundational to the profession of firefighting, and if a Candidate is selected to attend the San Antonio Fire Academy, it is extremely important to show up in good shape. The Cadet Fitness Cover Letter and the Cadet Fitness Program outline the SAFD Cadet Physical Training Program.

Keep in mind that these documents indicate the minimum fitness level a Candidate should be at upon entry to the academy. We also recommend that incoming Cadets be able to achieve the following:

Official Notices & Postings
Announcement to Applicants Who Tested on August 14, 2009

2009 Exam Fire Entrance Eligibility List

2009 Applications & Entrance Exam Information

2008 Fire Entrance Eligibility List

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  • Run 1.5 miles in less than 13:00 minutes.
  • Complete 30 push-ups in 1 minute.
  • 5 Pull-ups
  • Complete 40 sit-ups in 1 minute.
  • Have a Body Fat Index of less than 20%.
  • Sit & Reach of 19 inches
After Graduation from the Fire Academy

Graduating Firefighters will immediately participate in standard fire service activities such as fire suppression, inspections, rescue operations, pre-fire planning, and station and equipment maintenance. Other assignment opportunities can include:

Rescue
Promotional Opportunities

Four Years from the date a Firefighter entered the Fire Academy, they are eligible to take a promotional examination for the next higher rank. Examinations are given yearly and an eligibility list is formed with the passing scores. Individuals on the list are eligible for promotion as vacancies occur within the department. As employees are promoted, additional assignment opportunities will open up in areas such as:
  • Emergency Medical Service
  • Fire Prevention
  • Arson Bureau
  • Fire Training Academy
For recruiting questions, or how to get into the Fire Dept., please contact:

Recruiting Office
215 S. San Saba, Suite 107
San Antonio, Texas 78207
(210)207-8427
E-mail:SAFDRecruit

If you are on an active ELIGIBILITY LIST and have questions about your current status OR an upcoming CPAT, click here to send e-mail to: Applicant Processing



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