Eligibility Requirements For Firefighter

1.         No person shall be eligible for an original position in the Tyler Fire Department unless they meet the following requirements:

            a.         Be at least eighteen years of age and not have reached his/her thirty-sixth birthday on the date of the written examination.          

            b.         Be a high school graduate or have a G.E.D.

            c.         Be a citizen of the United States by birth, naturalization or meet an employment authorization requirement as mandated by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

            d.         Have a valid drivers license.

            e.         Must be able to proficiently read, write and speak the English language. (amended 7/9/20) (f. & g. deleted, amended 7/9/20)

2.         Firefighter applicants must successfully complete the following:

            a.         Written examination

            b.         Interview

            c.         Polygraph exam

            d.         Background investigation

            e.         Drug Screening Test

            f.          Medical exam

            g.         Work fitness testing