The District's Fire Cadet Academy consists of instruction and competent cadet completion in firefighting tactics, emergency medical training, physical fitness, and safe practices. Specific information and practices of Travis County ESD 2 will also be taught. The ideal candidate is an individual who is highly interested in serving the community as a firefighter/EMT who has not completed the State of Texas required training and certification.
If accepted into the academy, the anticipated start date will be August 8, 2022 October 3, 2022. After successfully completing the academy, Cadets will be eligible for probationary regular full-time employment.
Success completion includes:
- Obtain the Basic Structural Firefighter Certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection and the EMT-Basic certification from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
- Successful completion of the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) and meeting the requirements set forth in NFPA 1582, Standard on Medical Requirements for Firefighters.
- Satisfactory periodic evaluations that meet the District performance requirements.
Fire Cadets undergo approximately six months of extensive academic and physical training, usually Monday - Friday 7 am -4 pm.
Cadets will receive full benefits and training pay is $17.58/hour. Upon successful completion of the cadet academy and hiring as a Probationary Firefighter, compensation will be approximately $52,500/annually.