Job Information

LA VERNIA DISTRICT 1 FIRE & RESCUE
12190 US HWY 87 W
LA VERNIA, TEXAS 78121
830-660-9418

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Updated: December 08, 2023

Position Title: Fire Recruit/Firefighter

Salary Information:

$16.75/hr while in academy
$52,500 - $60,861 after completion of academy

Benefit Information:

*Full Benefits start after completion of the academy.

TCDRS Retirement at 7% w/2:1 Match
100% Paid Employee Healthcare
100% Paid Child Healthcare
48/96 Schedule
TIFMAS Deployments
TCFP, DSHS, and NWCG Training Provided
Certification Pay (Up to $1200.00 for FF)
Tuition Reimbursement Eligibility
PTO Buyback
Step-Pay Top Out At $60,861.00

*Please note, there is a 75 mile residency restriction that is required while in the 16 week academy.

Candidate Contact Person
Carl Fowner
Battalion Chief
830-660-9418
cfowner@district1fire.com

Job Requirements
Age: 18
US Citizen: Yes
High School Grad/GED: Yes
Valid State Driver’s License: Yes, Texas
Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes

2024 Hiring Process

December 4th - 22nd - Accepting Applications
December 15th - Jan 12th - CPAT- Ergometrics Exam
January 15th -19th - Backgrounds/Drug Screens/References
Jan 22nd - Feb 2nd - Final Selection/Fire Chiefs Interview
Academy Start- Feb 5th 2024

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