Future Firefighters
The San Antonio Fire Department offers qualified individuals an opportunity to become a member of a highly skilled professional organization. SAFD is committed to developing a highly qualified, motivated and diverse workforce that reflects the demographics of our community. With excellent salaries and benefits, various job assignments, unlimited opportunities for advancement and the chance to make a real difference in the community.
The majority of fire department encounters variety of emergencies, not just fires. They respond to medical emergencies, motor vehicle crashes, aircraft crashes, trench cave-ins, building collapses, hazardous materials incidents, civil disturbances, technical rescues, explosions, tornados, earthquakes and terrorist attacks.
Becoming a Firefighter with the SAFD is not easy but with the right attitude and dedication, it can be accomplished.
There are three main phases candidates must complete to become a Firefighter:
Overall, The selection process is very grueling and lengthy but the reward is a livelihood with one of the best organizations in the city—the San Antonio Fire Department.
Continue further on to the First Phase: Fire Fighter Applicants, if you believe this would be the career for you. It’s fast with hard work and dedication everyday from the crews you will meet to the people you will make an impact on during your 24hr shift day.
Firefighter Wages & Benefits
Non-Firefighting Positions SAFD also employs administrative and other support personnel. For information on open positions and this employment process, visit the City of San Antonio’s Human Resources website.
Wages & Benefits The City of San Antonio works to provide a competitive compensation and benefits plan to attract, retain, and motivate its workforce. For general information, visit the City of San Antonio’s Human Resources website.
Job Fairs & Career Days
SAFD participates in numerous local and statewide career and job fairs each year. For information on our schedule or to request our participation, contact our Recruiting Office at (210) 207-8427. |
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In the Line of Fire is an insightful show about fire safety and other fire department related issues. The show, produced by the San Antonio Fire Department, covers timely topics discussed to increase the safety of San Antonio and Bexar County citizens. Guests on the show include fire fighting professionals and subject experts from a variety of safety and health related fields.
Airs: Mondays, 8:00 p.m. | Tuesdays, 2:30 p.m. | Fridays, 10:00 a.m. | Archived Editions |
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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 took the September 2010 exam, and you are on the active ELIGIBILITY LIST and have questions about your current status, click here to send e-mail to: Applicant Processing |
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