{"id":347,"date":"2013-01-30T11:37:55","date_gmt":"2013-01-30T11:37:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.oakhillfire.org\/?page_id=347"},"modified":"2026-09-08T09:19:47","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T14:19:47","slug":"employment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.oakhillfire.org\/?page_id=347","title":{"rendered":"Employment"},"content":{"rendered":"

Applications for our full time Fire Training Coordinator are now being accepted through September 25, 2026.
\nDownload the application package HERE<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/h3>\n

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The application period for full time Firefighter\/EMT positions\u00a0is now CLOSED.
\nApplications for full time Firefighter\/EMT positions are no longer being accepted.<\/h4>\n

The following is our current hiring list and is set to expire in July 2027.
\nRanking is based on current status in the process and may change slightly based on when further steps in the process are conducted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Rank<\/td>\nID Number<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\n26013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\n26007<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\n26017<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\n26018<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\n26009<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) are included below for your convenience.<\/p>\n

Download the fillable application packet HERE<\/a>.
\nApplication Details<\/p>\n

Applicants for employment must be at least 18 years of age and have either a high school diploma or a GED.
\nApplicants 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

Incomplete or ineligible applications will be removed from the hiring process.<\/p>\n

Information about the Physical Agility Test can be found<\/span> HERE<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The following links provide a demonstration of most of the Physical Agility Test tasks:
\nLadder Carry<\/a>
\nEquipment Transfer<\/a>
\nForcible Entry Prop<\/a>
\nTower Climb<\/a>
\nHose Drag\/Pull<\/a>
\nHose Adapter Connections<\/a> (photo only)
\n<\/a>Victim Drag<\/a>
\nAll video demonstrations can be viewed in order by clicking “Play All” at\u00a0this link<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Applications must include a current driving record from the Texas Department of Public Safety with written verification of certifications. <\/span><\/p>\n

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The current Oak Hill Fire Department pay rates are:
\n$25.29 per hour (while on probation)
\n$25.86 per hour (off probation)
\nThe Oak Hill Fire Department also offers annual longevity and certification pay incentives as well as highly competitive insurance and 457 retirement benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

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How many positions are you hiring?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

There are currently no openings being considered for hire.
\nThis hiring process establishes the list from which new hires will be taken for up to 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.<\/p>\n

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What is the Oak Hill Fire Department’s shift schedule?<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Does the Oak Hill Fire Department have “Kelly” shifts?<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

The Oak Hill Fire Department pays regularly scheduled overtime and does not utilize “Kelly” shifts.<\/p>\n

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What employee benefits are offered for full time Firefighters?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The Oak Hill Fire Department provides the following benefits, among others:<\/p>\n