Probationary Lateral Firefighter

Probationary Lateral Firefighter

Salary

$71,307.64 Annually

Location

Fire Suppression, Lubbock, TX

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

F862-5619

Department

Fire Department

Division

5619 - Fire Suppression

Opening Date

09/09/2026

Closing Date

10/2/2026 5:00 PM Central

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Summary

PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE JOB DESCRIPTION

IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THIS JOB POSTING.

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 ID as 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

Detailed information on Lateral Firefighter salary and pay determination can be found on LubbockFireRescue.com

Minimum Qualifications & Lateral Definition

• 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.

Definitions and Exceptions

Verified Service 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.

Exception to the 24-Month Requirement

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.

Certification and Honorable Discharge Credit Requirements

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 PromoFire@mylubbock.us no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2026.

Entrance Exam & Physical Agility Testing

The lateral hiring process includes a Lateral Firefighter Knowledge Examination, which is a professional firefighting knowledge examination scored on a 100-point scale. Applicants must achieve a minimum passing score of 70% before preference points are added. Eligible applicants may receive 10 preference points for holding a current Texas DSHS Paramedic certification and 5 preference points for an honorable discharge from the United States Armed Forces, for a maximum of 15 preference points. Applicants are then ranked on the Lateral Eligibility List based on their written examination score plus any applicable preference points. Candidates must also successfully complete the Lubbock Fire Rescue Physical Fitness Assessment, which is scored on a pass/fail basis.

Questions concerning the application process, DD214s, or the written exam should be directed to the Civil Service Director, Elizabeth Lara, at 806-775-2277 or ELara@mylubbock.us. For any other questions, please contact Fire Deputy Chief Kevin Ivy at 806-775-2649 or KIvy@mylubbock.us.

The City of Lubbock Fire Department provides a comprehensive, cost effective, health and welfare package. To view salary and benefits package information, click here.

01

In which state do you currently, or most recently, work as a firefighter?

02

Will you have your High School Diploma or your GED Certificate at the time of the written examination?

• Yes
• No

03

Will you be at least 18 years old on or before October 8, 2026?

• Yes
• No

04

Will you have reached your 36th birthday on or before October 8, 2026?

• Yes
• No

05

Date of Birth? USE FOLLOWING FORMAT: MM/DD/YYY (i.e. 10/25/1980)

06

Have you been discharged from all military service with proof of an honorable discharge? Those persons who desire to have discharge credit added to their test scores must provide proof of an honorable discharge prior to the deadline for acceptance of applications on June 6, 2025 (i.e., 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 any language other than "Honorable Discharge" is not creditable. (If you have never served in the military, "N/A" is the appropriate response.)

• Yes, I have been Honorably discharged from military service and will email my document proof to promofire@mylubbock.us before 5:00PM on October 2nd, 2026.
• No, I have not served OR I have not been Honorably discharged from military service.

07

Are you on probation for a criminal offense above the grade of Class C misdemeanor?

• Yes
• No

08

Have you been convicted of a Class A or Class B misdemeanor or its equivalent within the last sixty (60) months?

• Yes
• No

09

Have you been convicted of the offense of driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence of drugs within the last sixty (60) months?

• Yes
• No

10

Are you under indictment for a felony offense or have you been convicted at anytime of a felony offense or misdemeanor family violence or have you ever executed at anytime a confession to a felony offense, and that confession was admissible as evidence in any criminal proceeding in any state or federal court?

• Yes
• No

11

Do you have a valid Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) paramedic certification? Answering No will not affect your eligibility.

• Yes, I have a valid Texas (DSHS) paramedic certification and will email my certification to promofire@mylubbock.us before 5:00PM on October 2nd, 2026.
• No, I do not have a valid Texas (DSHS) paramedic certification.

12

Do you have a current Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) Basic Structural Firefighter or higher certification? Answering No will not affect your eligibility.

• Yes, I have a valid Texas (CFP) Basic Structural Firefighter or higher certification and will email my certification to promofire@mylubbock.us before 5:00PM on October 2nd, 2026.
• No, I do not have a valid Texas (CFP) Basic Structural Firefighter or higher certification.

13

Do you have a valid Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) EMT Basic or Advanced EMT Certification? Answering No will not affect your eligibility.

• Yes, I have a valid Texas (DSHS) EMT Basic or Advanced EMT Certification and will email my certification to promofire@mylubbock.us before 5:00PM on October 2nd, 2026.
• No, I do not have a valid Texas (DSHS) EMT Basic or Advanced EMT Certification.

Required Question

Employer City of Lubbock

Address 1314 Avenue K

Lubbock, Texas, 79401

Phone 806-775-2303

Website http://www.mylubbock.us