Employment
The application period for full time Firefighter/EMT positions is now OPEN.
Applications for full time Firefighter/EMT positions are currently being accepted.
Applications must be received no later than 17:00 on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Applications postmarked but not received by June 12, 2026 will not be considered.
Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted.
*IMPORTANT: Click HERE to read more detailed information concerning the requirements and process for the current full-time Firefighter hiring process.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) are included below for your convenience.
Download the fillable application packet HERE.
Application Details
Applicants for employment must be at least 18 years of age and have either a high school diploma or a GED.
Applicants must be certified or certifiable as a firefighter with the Texas Commission on Fire Protection and a minimum as an EMT-B with the Texas Department of State Health Services by date of hire.
Incomplete or ineligible applications will be removed from the hiring process.
Information about the Physical Agility Test can be found HERE.
The following links provide a demonstration of most of the Physical Agility Test tasks:
Ladder Carry
Equipment Transfer
Forcible Entry Prop
Tower Climb
Hose Drag/Pull
Hose Adapter Connections (photo only)
Victim Drag
All video demonstrations can be viewed in order by clicking “Play All” at this link.
Applications must include a current driving record from the Texas Department of Public Safety with written verification of certifications.
The current Oak Hill Fire Department pay rates are:
$25.29 per hour (while on probation)
$25.86 per hour (off probation)
The Oak Hill Fire Department also offers annual longevity and certification pay incentives as well as highly competitive insurance and 457 retirement benefits.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many positions are you hiring?
There is currently one opening being considered for hire.
However, this hiring process will establish the list from which new hires will be taken for up to the next 12 months. If more openings develop, those completing this process will be considered for employment from the list based on their ranking at the conclusion of the process.
What is the Oak Hill Fire Department’s shift schedule?
The Oak Hill Fire Department has adopted the 48/96 work schedule. Firefighters report for two consecutive 24-hour shifts that comprise one 48-hour tour. They are then scheduled off duty for 96 hours before their next tour.
Does the Oak Hill Fire Department have “Kelly” shifts?
The Oak Hill Fire Department pays regularly scheduled overtime and does not utilize “Kelly” shifts.
What employee benefits are offered for full time Firefighters?
The Oak Hill Fire Department provides the following benefits, among others:
- Health Insurance (BCBS of Texas): employee premiums covered 100%, dependant premiums covered 50%
- Dental Insurance: employee premiums covered 100%, dependant premiums covered 50%
- Vision Insurance: employee premiums covered 100%, dependant premiums covered 50%
- Life Insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- 457 Retirement (no pension): Matched 2.5:1 up to 7% of pay (department match up to 17.5%)
- Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
- Certification/Incentive Pay
- Longevity Pay
- Annual Fitness Exam, including cancer screening and cardiac risk assessment
What does the Oak Hill Fire Department do to minimize cancer risks?
The Oak Hill Fire Department has taken numerous steps to minimize the risk of cancer in the Firefighting profession. We provide two sets of structural Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Operations personnel, have separate storage rooms for PPE storage, and we have implemented a decontamination guideline where crews remain out of service following a fire to ensure they shower and switch into their second set of PPE prior to returning to service. We also provide dedicated equipment for gross and fine level decontamination and continue working on new concepts to expand protection in upcoming budgets.
*The Oak Hill Fire Department is also a tobacco, e-cig, and vape-free organization. No use of these items is permitted on our properties, in our vehicles, on incident scenes, or at any time while on duty.
What if I have a Firefighter certification from another state?
If you hold an active certification from another state, please contact the Texas Commission on Fire Protection to determine what may be required for you to become a certified Firefighter in the State of Texas. The Oak Hill Fire Department cannot accept out of state certifications in lieu of certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. Applicants must hold an active TCFP Firefighter certification by the testing date in order to be eligible for our process.
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