Fire Department Recruiting Process
The Haslet Fire Department recruits volunteer firefighters twice a year.
Applications can be picked up at the Haslet Fire Station located at 1701 FM 156.
Applications shall be completed and returned to the Fire Station on or before the application deadline. The deadline will be the Wednesday prior to the test date. The written and physical assessment will be held on the last Saturday of the months of January and July. Once commissioned by the City council the applicant will be assigned to a shift and placed on a 6 month probation period where they will be put through the departments own 100 hour mini academy.
Minimum Requirements:
Ø Must be at least 16 years of age to apply.
Ø Must have a high school diploma or equivalent or currently enrolled in high school at time of application deadline.
Ø Must have a valid Texas Drivers License or learners permit.
Ø Must be able to commit to training/meeting sessions every Tuesday night at 7pm to 10 pm
The process is as follows:
1. Written Test
· 50 question general aptitude test
2. Physical Assessment
· Aerial Ladder Climb
· Ground Ladder Carry
· Charged Hose line Drag
· Equipment Carry
· Dummy Drag
· Blackout Drill
3. Background check
4. Department Interview
5. Drug screening
6. Commissioning from Haslet City Council
