Do I have to be a U.S. citizen?
Yes.
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Can I pick up an application now?
No. Applications will be available only when a test date is established.
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Where can I pick up an application?
The personnel office located in City Hall at 200 N. Fifth Street. Applications will also be available to download from the human resource web page.
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Do EMT/Paramedics get preference in the hiring process?
No, your score on the Civil Service test determines your ranking.
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Can I transfer my State Fire Certification from another state to Texas?
You can become certified through the Texas Commision on Fire Protection, but you will still have to go through the Garland Fire Department training.
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Will I get paid more if I have a degree?
Not intially. Garland does not require college hours to be employed. However, after you reach higher certifications with the State of Texas and have completed certain years of service, you can recieve addtional pay based on college hours and/or a degree.
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If I am already a certified Firefighter, will I have to go through firefighting training?
Yes, all recruits go through the Garland Fire Department training.
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Do I have to be a certified Paramedic or Firefighter?
No, but you must be between 18 and 35 with a high school diploma or GED. We will send you to school for training.
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Do you take applications year around?
No, we take applications when we have set a test date.
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Is there one civil service test for all the cities in the metroplex?
No, each city administers its own test.
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Where can I get study material for the Civil Service Test?
Study material is available at bookstores and public libraries. Ask for the study guides for firefighter tests.
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Can I volunteer as a firefighter in the City of Garland?
No. Garland does not utilize volunteer firefighters. It is a fully paid fire department.
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