San Antonio Fire Department

Links
Human Services Annual Report (2008) (2007) SAFD History Photo Gallery

Hotlines

Arson: 210-227-FIRE (3473)

SA Crime Stoppers:
224-STOP (7867)

Poison Control Center
800-222-1222

Recruiting – Join Our Team!

Important Information:

Application And Exam Date Information

We’ve concluded testing for 2009. Check webpage in April 2010 for the dates of our next application drive and Civil Service Examination

2009 CPAT Orientation Schedule

CPAT WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

CPAT workshops will be from November 23, 2009 until December 23, 2009 at the San Antonio Fire Department Training Academy gym. They will be Monday through Thursday excluding city holidays from 9:00 A.M. until 7:00 P.M. You can attend as often as you want (no limit) but you must attend at least one unless you sign a waiver.

2009 Exam Fire Entrance Eligibility List

2009 Civil Service Firefighter Trainee Entrance Exam Announcement [ PDF ] [ MS Word ]

Fire Fighter Examination Study Guide

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. Becoming a Firefighter with the SAFD is not easy. There are three main phases candidates must complete to become a Firefighter:

The selection process is very grueling but the reward is a career with one of the best organizations in the city—the San Antonio Fire Department.

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.

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

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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