Employment
The Oak Hill Fire Department is Currently HIRING for a full-time Training Director.
The Training Director is an FLSA exempt position that will coordinate and oversee the Oak Hill Fire Academy and supervise two Training Coordinators in the delivery of Academy and operations training material. This position requires the candidate to hold or be able to obtain certification as a Fire Service Instructor III or higher from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) within six (6) months of hire among other requirements.
Click HERE to read the job description and minimum requirements to apply.
Expected work hours are 40 hours per week with occasional to frequent work occurring on weekday evenings and Saturdays.
Base pay rate for this position is $54.50 per hour.
Click HERE to download and fill out an application to submit with a resume.
Applications and resumes will be accepted until 5 PM on Friday, April 10, 2026 via mail or in person at 4111 Barton Creek Blvd, Austin, TX 78735 or via email to Hiring@OakHillFire.org.
The application period for full time Firefighter/EMT positions is now closed.
Keep watching this area for future hiring process announcements.
Click HERE to read more detailed information concerning the requirements and process for the current full-time Firefighter hiring process.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) are included below for your convenience.
Application Details
Applicants for employment must be at least 18 years of age and have either a high school diploma or a GED. Applicants must be certified or certifiable as a firefighter with the Texas Commission on Fire Protection and a minimum as an EMT-B with the Texas Department of State Health Services by date of hire.
Incomplete or ineligible applications will be removed from the hiring process.
Information about the Physical Agility Test can be found HERE.
The following links provide a demonstration of most of the Physical Agility Test tasks:
Ladder Carry
Equipment Transfer
Forcible Entry Prop
Tower Climb
Hose Drag/Pull
Hose Adapter Connections (photo only)
Victim Drag
All video demonstrations can be viewed in order by clicking “Play All” at this link.
Applications must include a current driving record from the Texas Department of Public Safety with written verification of certifications.
The current Oak Hill Fire Department pay rates are:
$24.32 per hour (while on probation)
$24.87 per hour (off probation)
The Oak Hill Fire Department also offers annual longevity and certification pay incentives.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many positions are you hiring?
There is currently one opening being considered for hire.
However, this hiring process will establish the list from which new hires will be taken for up to the next 12 months. If more openings develop, those completing this process will be considered for employment from the list based on their ranking at the conclusion of the process.
What is the Oak Hill Fire Department’s shift schedule?
The Oak Hill Fire Department has adopted the 48/96 work schedule. Firefighters report for two consecutive 24-hour shifts that comprise one 48-hour tour. They are then scheduled off duty for 96 hours before their next tour.
Does the Oak Hill Fire Department have “Kelly” shifts?
The Oak Hill Fire Department pays regularly scheduled overtime and does not utilize “Kelly” shifts.
What does the Oak Hill Fire Department do to minimize cancer risks?
The Oak Hill Fire Department has taken numerous steps to minimize the risk of cancer in the Firefighting profession. We provide two sets of structural Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), have separate storage rooms for PPE storage, and we have implemented a decontamination guideline where crews remain out of service following a fire to ensure they shower and switch into their second set of PPE prior to returning to service. We also provide dedicated equipment for gross and fine level decontamination and continue working on new concepts to expand protection in upcoming budgets.
*The Oak Hill Fire Department is also a tobacco, e-cig, and vape-free organization. No use of these items is permitted on our properties, in our vehicles, on incident scenes, or at any time while on duty.
What if I have a Firefighter certification from another state?
If you hold an active certification from another state, please contact the Texas Commission on Fire Protection to determine what may be required for you to become a certified Firefighter in the State of Texas. The Oak Hill Fire Department cannot accept out of state certifications in lieu of certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. Applicants must hold an active TCFP Firefighter certification by the testing date in order to be eligible for our process.
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