Probationary Firefighter

Entrance Exam

Take the Civil Service Entrance Examination on Saturday, November 23, 2019, at 9 am at the Abilene Convention Center North Conference Center. You must arrive no later than 8:30 am and bring with you the following:

• DD-214 (if applicable)
• Department of State Health Services Certification (if applicable)
• Driver's License
• Texas Commission on Fire Protection Structural Firefighter Certification (if applicable)

Candidates arriving after 8:30 am will not be admitted to the testing room.

Candidate Preparation Manual

Purchase a Candidate Preparation Manual for $5. If you need technical support with the manual, you may email CPS HR-CRC or call 916-471-3538.

Test Scores

Test scores will be available and posted at the Convention Center test site at 1:30 pm.

Physical Agility Test (PAT)

Candidates proceeding to the next phase will attend a Physical Agility Test (PAT) informational meeting at 2 pm at the Convention Center test site.

Physical Agility Test (PAT)

These PAT tests will be conducted on Friday, December 6th and Saturday, December 7th. Bring your Driver's License.

Background Investigation

Your assigned Background Investigator will contact you once your background investigation has begun.

Oral Interview Board

A Fire Department representative will contact you to schedule your OIB appointment.

Conditional Job Offer

You will be contacted by Human Resources if you are recommended to receive a Conditional Job Offer. Your Conditional Job Offer is contingent upon successful completion of the requirements listed in Phase Seven.

Medical Physicals, Psychological & Drug Screening

Human Resources will contact you to schedule these appointments. Expected Hire Date: April 27, 2020.