On October 30, 2006, the City of New Braunfels adopted Texas Local Government Code Chapter 143 Civil Service. Our members now enjoy consistent hiring, promotional, disciplinary, and termination practices. As a result, our hiring requirements and practices have also changed.

Entry level testing is now administered by the Civil Service Director. Applicants must be at least 18, but not yet 36 years old, in order to take the general knowledge entrance test. Other specific requirements that must be met to be considered eligible for employment include:

Passing the written entry level exam, physical agility test, and swim test.

Passing a comprehensive criminal background check including a polygragph test.

Passing a pre-employment medical and psychological screening.

At a minimum, hold TCFP basic firefighter and DSHS EMT-B certifications.

The information provided here is general in nature and for informational purposes only. Any specific questions should be directed to the Human Resources department at 830-221-4393. If you are interested in testing for a position with the New Braunfels Fire Department you can enter your email in the box below and click Subscribe. All persons on the list will contacted via email when the entry level test date is set. If you have additional questions you may contact the New Braunfels Fire Department Training Division at 830-221-4260 M-F during normal business hours.




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