CIVIL SERVICE TESTING ANNOUNCEMENT - Firefighter Entrance Exam - Thursday October 9, 2025
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CIVIL SERVICE TEST
FIREFIGHTER ENTRANCE EXAMINATION
STARTING PAY New hires who we pay and send through Fire Academy start at $51,304.78 a year. Once a new hire becomes certified, their annual salary increases to $54,208.82.
The results of this examination will establish an eligibility list which will remain in effect for twelve months, or until such time as the list is exhausted.
The City of Lufkin, Texas will be administering an entrance examination for Civil Service Firefighter at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 9, 2025. The location of this examination will be at the Pitser Garrison Convention Center, 601 N. Second St., Lufkin, Texas, 75901.
Registration will close at 12 midnight Thursday October 2, 2025.
No late arrivals will be allowed to enter.
You must present a valid driver's license at the time of the test.
Applicants must be 18 years of , having not reached their 36th birthday to take the test and be hired.
Individuals who have served in the military and desire to have an additional five (5) points added to their passing score (70), must provide proof that they have an honorable discharge from active-duty service of 180 days or more in the United States armed forces. Applicants must attach a copy of their DD214 that states "honorable discharge" from Active-Duty service.
REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF HIRE:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Must be able to pass a polygraph test, physical agility test, department interview and drug screen
Test results will be posted immediately after the test concludes. Applicants scoring 70 or above on the examination should be prepared to participate in a physical agility test on the morning of Friday October 10, 2025. Please wear appropriate clothing for the agility testing (shorts, tennis shoes, t-shirt, etc.). Physical agility requirements available at:
https//www.cityoflufkin.com/departments/fire_department/fd_physical_ability_tes...
IT IS THE POLICY OF THE CITY OF LUFKIN TO PROVIDE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY TO ALL INDIVIDUALS WITHOUT REGARD TO , , , MARITAL STATUS, , , , HANDICAP OR VETERANS' STATUS.
PHONE 936-633-0228
This position is an essential service position and will require providing services during emergency situations.
The results of this examination will establish an eligibility list which will remain in effect for twelve months, or until such time as the list is exhausted.
Human Resources Department
Lufkin City Hall
300 E. Shepherd Ave., Suite 226
Lufkin, TX 75901
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