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Tyler Fire Department
Tyler, TX · Smith County
Responds to over 14,000 calls for service annually across roughly 55 square miles of Smith County, Texas.
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Department careers page ↗Tyler Fire Department protects roughly 55 square miles of Smith County, Texas, from ten fire stations organized into two geographic districts, each under the command of a district chief. The department answers more than 14,000 calls for service every year, ranging from structure fires to medical emergencies.
TFD holds an ISO Class 1 rating, placing it among the top one percent of U.S. fire departments for fire-suppression capability -- a distinction that also helps keep insurance costs down for Tyler homes and businesses. Beyond structural firefighting, crews train across a broad set of technical disciplines, including hazardous materials response, water rescue, high-angle rope rescue, trench and confined-space rescue, and collapse rescue, in addition to emergency medical response.
The department is led by Fire Chief David L. Coble, who also serves as the City of Tyler's Managing Director of Emergency Services and Emergency Management Coordinator. New firefighters join through the City of Tyler's civil service hiring system, which administers entrance exams and maintains ranked eligibility lists for entry-level and promotional fire positions.
MissionTo protect lives and property from fire and other hazards through incident mitigation, education, and prevention.
Firefighter hiring runs through the City of Tyler's Civil Service system, which posts fire entrance exam announcements and maintains a ranked eligibility list for entry-level and promotional positions.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age for regular full-time employment
- Subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol screening, work fitness evaluation, criminal background check, and credit check
Hiring process
- Civil service written entrance exam
- Placement on a ranked eligibility list (honorably discharged veterans receive 5 added points)
- Pre-employment screening: background check, drug/alcohol screening, work fitness evaluation, credit check
What ISO rating does the Tyler Fire Department hold?
Tyler Fire Department holds an ISO Class 1 rating, placing it in the top 1% of fire departments nationwide and helping lower insurance premiums for local homes and businesses.
How many fire stations does Tyler Fire Department operate?
The department operates ten fire stations across the City of Tyler, organized into two districts, each commanded by a district chief.
How many calls does Tyler Fire Department respond to each year?
TFD responds to more than 14,000 calls for service annually across about 55 square miles of Smith County.
How do I apply to become a Tyler firefighter?
Hiring goes through the City of Tyler's Civil Service Fire Recruitment process, which includes a written entrance exam and a ranked eligibility list for open positions.