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Round Rock Fire Department
Round Rock, TX · Williamson County
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Department careers page ↗Round Rock Fire Department serves the city of Round Rock, Texas from a growing network of stations that includes an administrative headquarters and eleven numbered fire stations, two of which are under construction as the city expands. The department operates under the motto "Not for Self but for Others" and organizes its personnel into specialized response teams: a Hazardous Materials Team of 21 firefighters and a team leader based primarily out of Station 6, a Wildland Response Team of 23 firefighters and a team leader equipped with a Type 1 engine, Type 6 brush trucks, and a wildland UTV as part of the Texas Interstate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS), and a Technical Rescue Team of 18 members and a team leader working out of Station 2 covering high-angle, swift-water, and heavy rescue incidents.
Beyond emergency response, RRFD maintains a Fire Marshal's Office, a Training Division covering fire and EMS training and professional development, Community Risk Reduction and public education programs, a Crisis Response Unit, and a Homeland Security and Emergency Management division. Several RRFD stations also host Williamson County EMS medic units and a medical service unit, reflecting close coordination with the county's EMS system. The department is led by Fire Chief Shane Glaiser, a 1995 hire who rose through every rank in the department before being sworn in as chief in February 2022.
MissionNot for Self but for Others
RRFD hires through periodic Firefighter Cadet postings on the City of Round Rock's GovernmentJobs portal. Candidates who score at least 70% on the written exam advance through a roughly 23-week, seven-step process before being offered a cadet academy position.
Requirements
- Valid Texas driver's license (or ability to obtain one)
- High school diploma or GED
- At least 18 years old to take the written exam
- Cannot be 40 years of age or older on the date of hire
Hiring process
- Written exam (70% minimum score to advance)
- Physical Ability Test (PAT) orientation (optional)
- Physical Ability Test - final, mandatory pass
- Background check
- Oral interviews
- Chief interviews
- Physical and psychological evaluation
Benefits
Texas Municipal Retirement System pension with a 2:1 employer match on a 7% employee contribution, plus medical, dental, and vision insurance and advancement opportunities. Additional monthly pay incentives are available for paramedic certification ($500/mo), Spanish bilingual ability ($100-$200/mo), Master Firefighter certification ($300/mo), and a master's degree ($320/mo).
New hires begin as cadets in the academy at $65,045/year before graduating to full firefighter pay of $76,529/year.
What is the hiring process for Round Rock Fire Department?
The process takes about 23 weeks and includes a written exam, an optional Physical Ability Test orientation, a mandatory final Physical Ability Test, a background check, oral interviews, chief interviews, and a physical and psychological evaluation.
What schedule do Round Rock firefighters work?
RRFD firefighters work a 48/96 shift schedule.
What does a Round Rock firefighter cadet earn?
Cadets earn $65,045 per year during the academy, rising to $76,529 per year upon graduation, plus additional monthly pay for paramedic certification, bilingual ability, Master Firefighter certification, and a master's degree.
Do preference points apply to the written exam?
Candidates who score at least 70% can receive preference points in one category: 5 points for honorable military discharge, 5 points for paramedic certification, or 3 points for Advanced EMT certification.