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College Station Fire Department
College Station, TX · Brazos County
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Department careers page ↗College Station Fire Department is an internationally accredited agency (Commission on Fire Accreditation International) holding a Class 1 ISO Public Protection Classification, placing it among the top-rated departments in the country. Guided by the mission "Excellence through Service" and a vision to create a community free from preventable harm, CSFD operates six fire stations staffed by 174 professionals protecting more than 129,000 College Station residents, roughly 69,000 Texas A&M University students, Easterwood Airport, and neighboring communities through mutual aid with Bryan.
Beyond structural fire suppression, the department runs a full-service EMS program, hazardous materials response, aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) coverage for Easterwood Airport, wildland firefighting, and technical rescue capabilities. Firefighters also benefit from proximity to three world-class Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) training grounds — Brayton Fire Training Field, Disaster City®, and the Emergency Operations Training Center — giving CSFD crews unusually deep access to live-fire and disaster-response training close to home.
MissionExcellence through Service
CSFD hires firefighters through the City of College Station's civil-service-style process, with tracks for non-certified applicants, EMT-Basic or Paramedic-only candidates, and already-certified Firefighter/EMTs or Firefighter/Paramedics. Candidates who are not yet certified attend the fire academy as part of onboarding, while credentialed applicants can move more directly into the department's ranks. All applications run exclusively through the City's governmentjobs.com portal, and CSFD encourages prospective candidates to sign up for job-interest email alerts since postings open intermittently.
Requirements
- Minimum age 18 (no upper age limit)
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid Texas driver's license with no commercial-vehicle restrictions
- Minimum correctable vision of 20/100 to 20/40, no uncorrectable night-vision restrictions
- Must pass a medical/physical examination per NFPA 1582 standards
- Non-certified applicants need 12 college credit hours (2.0+ GPA) or military service, plus fire academy attendance
- EMT-Basic-only or Paramedic-only applicants must attend the fire academy
- Firefighter/EMT or Firefighter/Paramedic applicants must hold current Texas certifications
- No felony convictions; no Class A misdemeanors within the past 10 years; no more than two moving violations in the previous 12 months
Hiring process
- Electronic application submission
- Personal History Statement review
- Physical Ability Test
- Job Match Assessment
- Employee panel interview
- Fire Chief interview
- Polygraph examination
- Placement in eligibility pool
- Fingerprinting
- Conditional offer notification
- Pre-employment physical and drug screen
- Hire and fire academy enrollment
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage; TMRS retirement with a 2:1 city match; paid time off; flexible benefits; a $5,000 hiring bonus for certified Firefighter/Paramedics; $150 daily paramedic pay per 24-hour shift; a $6,000 annual paramedic certification incentive; longevity pay of $4/month per year of service after the first year; and certification bonuses of $900 (Advanced) or $1,800 (Master).
Non-certified hires and EMT-Basic/Paramedic-only candidates attend the fire academy as part of the onboarding process before assignment to a station.
How do I become a firefighter with College Station Fire Department?
Applicants apply through the City of College Station's governmentjobs.com portal when fire department postings open, then complete a 12-step selection process including a Personal History Statement, Physical Ability Test, panel and Fire Chief interviews, polygraph, and a conditional-offer background/medical screen before entering the fire academy.
What are the minimum requirements to apply to CSFD?
Applicants must be at least 18 years old, hold a high school diploma or GED, have a valid Texas driver's license without commercial-vehicle restrictions, meet NFPA 1582 medical/vision standards, and clear background checks for felonies, recent misdemeanors, and moving violations. Non-certified applicants also need 12 college credit hours or military service.
Does College Station Fire Department hire paramedics?
Yes. CSFD offers a $5,000 hiring bonus for certified Firefighter/Paramedics, $150 in daily paramedic pay per 24-hour shift, and a $6,000 annual paramedic certification incentive.
What schedule do College Station firefighters work?
CSFD firefighters work a 48-hours-on, 96-hours-off shift rotation, with shift changes occurring at 7 a.m.
Is College Station Fire Department accredited?
Yes. CSFD is internationally accredited by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) and holds a Class 1 ISO Public Protection Classification rating.