The City of Cedar Park
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Cancer Prevention Programs
Health & Safety Programs
Comprehensive Annual Medical Physicals
Behavioral Health Programs
$62,858 non-certified*
$64,858 with DSHS Certification*
$68,358 with TCFP Certification*
$71,858 with TCFP & DSHS Certifications
- $1,500 Incentive upon Dual Certification
The Position
The City of Cedar Park is currently accepting applications for those interest in taking the Civil Service Exam for
Entry-level Firefighter. The Firefighter performs duties, both in emergency and non-emergency situations, related to fire protection, emergency medical services (EMS), hazardous materials response, and emergency management delivery.
Examination Information
Date: Friday, June 26, 2026
Time: 9:00 A.M. CST
Location: Cedar Park Recreation Center
Community Rooms- Park in Back of Building
1435 Main Street
Cedar Park, TX 78613
The eligibility list established through this testing will be effective for twelve (12) months from the date of the test or until the list is exhausted, whichever comes first.
Acceptable Experience, Training, Certifications and Licenses
An applicant for Entry-level Firefighter shall meet the following criteria in order to be considered for a position:
- Be at least eighteen (18) years of age and not more than thirty-six (36) years of age at the time of hire.
- Be a graduate of an accredited high school or have an equivalency certificate.
- Have a valid Texas driver's license at the date of hire.
- Be a citizen of the United States by birth or naturalization.
- Be able to read, write, and speak the English language.
- Be of good moral character.
- Achieve a minimum passing score of seventy (70) percent on the written examination.
- Successfully complete the physical ability test.
- Pass a background investigation.
- Pass oral interviews.
- Successfully complete a post-job offer psychological examination and medical examination that includes passing a visual acuity test, and physician certification that the applicant is not dependent on and does not use illegal drugs.
Supplemental Information
Candidates interested in taking the Civil Service Entry-Level Firefighter Examination must complete an on-line application by Friday, June 5, 2026 at 11:59 P.M. CST.
While Completing The On-line Application, Candidates Must Also Attach The Following Documents. Please DO NOT Attach Any Additional Documents Other Than These Listed Below
- Copy of Valid Driver's License.
- Copy of High School Diploma, official High School transcript or Equivalency Certificate (G.E.D.) certified by the Issuing Agency (i.e. TEA). College diplomas or transcripts will not substitute.
- Copy of Military Discharge Papers (DD-214), Member 4 copy; must indicate discharge status (i.e. honorable, general, dishonorable, etc.).
- Copy of:
- Certificate issued by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection, or
- Evidence of eligibility for certification (i.e. grading sheet from Texas Commission on Fire Protection indicating a passing score on written and practical examinations for basic firefighter certification), or
- Evidence of current enrollment in a basic recruit fire training academy approved by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
- Copy of:
- An EMT certificate issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services, or
- National Registry, or
- Evidence of current enrollment in an EMT course approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Click: 2026-06-26--Entry-Level-Firefighter-Packet-_for a more detailed printable pdf packet.
Click HERE to purchase the study guide. The “
Comprehensive Examination Battery (CEB) Candidate Orientation Guide” is a helpful tool to prepare for the exam and can be downloaded as a PDF file and saved or printed. Once payment is submitted, the download link will be located on the order details-checkout status page.
The City of Cedar Park strives to provide the best quality of life for its employees, the City provides a number of opportunities for all regular full-time employees to participate in group medical, dental, life insurance and long-term disability programs. Retirement options are provided by the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS). Other programs such as paid vacation time, deferred compensation and educational assistance are also offered. Click here to view our benefits.
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The Local Government Code Chapter 143 Municipal Civil Service sets the general provisions for eligibility to test for the position of entry-level firefighter. By selecting I confirm, you are stating you understand the following questions are based on the aforementioned Chapter of the Local Government Code and further, will assist in determining your eligibility to take the exam.
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Are you a citizen of the United States of America (by birth or naturalization)?
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Per the Civil Service regulations, this position requires you to be at least eighteen (18) years of age on the test date and not thirty-six (36) years of age or older on the date of hire. Do you meet this requirement?
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Do you possess a Texas Driver's License with good motor vehicle record ?
- Yes
- No, I possess a license from another state - however I will be able to obtain a Texas license within 30 days of employment
- No - I have four (4) or more moving violations or have been involved in two (2) or more at-fault accidents or any combination within the past three (3) years; or I have a DWI within the last three (3) years
05
What best describes your highest level of education?
- High School Diploma/ GED
- At least 30 hours of college credit
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
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Which one of the following EMT or Paramedic certifications do you have?
- I have Emergency Medical Technician Basic with the Texas Department of State Health Services
- I have Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate from the Texas Department of State Health Services
- I have Paramedic Certification with the Texas Department of State and Health Services
- I am currently enrolled in an academy to obtain my EMT certification
- I have Paramedic Certification with the Texas Department of State and Health Services
- I am currently enrolled in an academy to obtain my EMT certification
- None of the above apply.
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Which one of the following firefighter certifications do you have?
- I have Basic Structural Fire Certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection; or
- I have Intermediate Fire Certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection; or
- I have Advanced Fire Certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
- I am currently enrolled in an academy to obtain my fire fighter certification.
- None of the above apply.
08
If you answered that you are currently enrolled in a fire fighter or EMT academy, please list the academy name and anticipated date of completion.
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Does the below paragraph, regarding child of a deceased firefighter, apply to you? (If so, be prepared to provide the name of the deceased firefighter parent.) Child of a deceased firefighter – an applicant who is either a natural-born or an adopted child of a firefighter who previously suffered a line-of-duty death while covered by Local Government Code Chapter 143 (Civil Service).
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I confirm that my application is complete, and I have attached the required documents to include: 1. Driver's License 2. HS Diploma/GED or appropriate high school transcripts 3. Basic (or higher) Firefighter Certification or evidence of current enrollment (if applicable) 4. Basic (or higher) EMT Certification or National Registry, or current enrollment (if applicable) 5. DD214 (if applicable)
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I confirm that I have not made any false statements or withheld any material information in my application.
- I Confirm
- Required Question
