Probationary Lateral Firefighter

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The City of Lubbock will accept applications for the Probationary Lateral Firefighter positions between 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 9, 2026, through 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 2, 2026.

All applications for this exam must be completed online and submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date of October 2, 2026.

The Probationary Firefighter Lateral Entrance Exam will be given on October 8, 2026 at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center located at 1501 Mac Davis Lane, Lubbock, TX at 8:30 a.m. All applicants should plan to arrive at 7:30 a.m.; doors will close at 8:30 a.m. (no exceptions). A valid, government-issued photo identification is required for admittance to the exam.

The physical ability test is tentatively scheduled to occur immediately following the conclusion of the written exam at Fire Station No. 19, 5826 98th Street Lubbock, TX 79424. Applicants who proceed to the physical ability test must bring their Government Issued  well as wear long pants and proper footwear. Footwear with open heel or an open toe may not be worn.

Starting Salary: $71,307.64 Annual / $2,742.60 Bi-Weekly / $34.283 Hourly

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• Be at least 18 years of age and not 36 years of age or older on the date of the applicable entrance examination.
• Have at least 24 months of Verified Service as a full‑time, paid firefighter with qualifying governmental fire department or fire‑service agencies. Applicants with fewer than 24 months of verified full‑time fire service experience are still encouraged to apply.
• Generally, have no break exceeding 60 consecutive calendar days between separation from the applicant’s most recent qualifying fire‑service employer and submission of the application.
• Meet all applicable eligibility and appointment requirements.

means full‑time, paid service as a firefighter with one or more municipal, county, state, federal, military, or other governmental fire departments or recognized fire‑service agencies.

The Fire Chief and the Lubbock Professional Fire Fighters Association may jointly approve an exception to the 24‑month service requirement on a case‑by‑case basis.

At the time of application, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Texas‑Certified Applicants must possess:

• Current Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) Basic Structure Firefighter certification;
  AND
• Current Texas EMT‑Basic, or higher, certification.

Out‑of‑State Applicants:

• Firefighter and emergency medical certifications issued by another state or recognized certifying authority that are eligible for Texas reciprocity or equivalency.
• Applicants utilizing reciprocity or equivalency must obtain the required TCFP Basic Structure Firefighter and Texas EMT‑Basic, or higher, certification before appointment.

All applicants who wish to receive Honorable Discharge Credit for service in the Armed Forces of the United States must provide proof of an Honorable Discharge (e.g., DD Form 214 Service 2, DD Form 214 Member 4, DD Form 214 Service 7, or Chain of Command official letterhead). Any discharge, by whatever name known, that includes language other than “Honorable Discharge” is not acceptable for this credit.

Applicants who possess proof of an Honorable Discharge, or any of the above listed applicable certifications, must submit proof via email to Promo Fire no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2026.

The lateral hiring process includes a Lateral…