Richardson Firefighter Hiring 2026: Age 21
There is no dated 2026 Apprentice Fire Fighter bulletin on Join The Fire Department or on HR job-openings. Hire title is Apprentice Fire Fighter. The Join page tells you to check HR for openings. HR is a portal shell: it points you to apply for current positions. No Apprentice Fire Fighter title sat in the HR page body on 2026-08-29. Positions are subject to close without notice.
September 13, 2026, October 3, 2026, and February 8, 2027 are Police Officer MUNIS 84-1, not fire. Police how-to: How to Become a Police Officer in Richardson.
Department listing: Richardson Fire Department. Headquarters on the Join page: 300 N. Greenville Ave., Richardson, TX 75081, 972-744-5700. Texas order of operations: how to become a firefighter in Texas. TCFP explained: what is TCFP certification. EMT path: how to become an EMT in Texas.
Last verified: 2026-08-29.
Is there an open fire application window?
No. Join and HR do not print a 2026 apply-by. Watch both pages for the next Apprentice Fire Fighter listing.
| Page | What it printed on 2026-08-29 |
|---|---|
| Join The Fire Department | Apprentice Fire Fighter. Check HR for job openings. No calendar close. |
| HR job-openings | Portal shell. No apprentice title in the main content. Positions are subject to close without notice. |
| Hiring Process | Age 21 by hire. HS/GED. Photo DL. Six numbered steps (written, PPA, job-match, interviews, drug/poly/background, medical). Veteran additional five points. No September 13 / October 3 language. |
What does the hiring-process page actually print?
The Hiring Process page (retrieved 2026-08-29):
Application Requirements:
- High School diploma or G.E.D.
- Valid drivers license (with photograph). Exam-day note: you must present your valid driver's license to gain admittance to the test. If your driver's license does not include a photo, you must bring another government issued photo I.D. to the exam.
Minimum 21 years of age by date of hire.
All applicants will take a written civil service examination.
Six numbered steps, in this order. PPA is step 2. This page does not name a CPAT card.
| Step | What the page names |
|---|---|
| 1 | written civil service examination |
| 2 | Physical Performance Assessment (PPA) |
| 3 | Computer-based job match assessment |
| 4 | Formal Interviews |
| 5 | Drug Screening, Polygraph and Background Screening |
| 6 | Medical Physical Examination |
Veteran additional five points. If you are a veteran with at least one year of active duty in any military branch and have an honorable discharge, you are eligible for an additional five points to be added to a passing written exam score. You must email your DD-214 'Member Four' to careers@cor.gov.
No September 13 / October 3 language on this page.
What certifications does the employee-benefits page name?
Join / employee-benefits (retrieved 2026-08-19): apprentice fire fighters attend a recruit academy at the Richardson Fire Department Training Center, must pass the TCFP certification exam, and must become or remain TDSHS paramedic certified. Duty week 56 hours on a 48 on / 96 off.
The Join page lists 48/96 Work Schedule and Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with city 2-1 matching.
How much does a Richardson firefighter make?
Starting pay sits on the city's Online Public Safety Payplan. This guide does not print a dollar. Do not attach police $86,322.00-$110,267.00 to fire.
FAQ
When do I apply for fire? There is no posted 2026 apply-by. Watch Join and HR job-openings.
Is September 13 the fire deadline? No. September 13, October 3, and February 8, 2027 are Police Officer.
How old do I have to be? 21 by date of hire.
What papers do I need to apply? High School diploma or G.E.D., and a valid driver's license with photograph. Exam-day: photo DL, or another government issued photo I.D. if the license has no photo.
What is the hiring order? Six numbered steps: written civil service examination; Physical Performance Assessment; computer-based job match assessment; formal interviews; drug screening, polygraph and background screening; medical physical examination. PPA is step 2, not a CPAT card on this page.
Do veterans get extra points? Yes. Veteran with at least one year of active duty in any military branch and an honorable discharge: additional five points on a passing written exam score. Email DD-214 Member Four to careers@cor.gov.
What is the hire title? Apprentice Fire Fighter.
What certs does the city name? TCFP certification exam and TDSHS paramedic, earned at the Richardson Fire Department Training Center academy (benefits page, 2026-08-19).
What is the schedule? 48/96. TMRS with city 2-1 matching is listed on Join.
What should I do this cycle?
There is no fire apply-by date today. Watch Join and HR for Apprentice Fire Fighter. Hold age 21 by hire, HS/GED, and a photo driver's license. If you have a DD-214 Member Four, have careers@cor.gov ready. If you will need EMT or paramedic before hire, start that card now: how to become an EMT in Texas. If you meant police, stop here and read How to Become a Police Officer in Richardson. Confirm the live Join page and the next bulletin before you apply. Ready to Serve is the candidate tracker for certifications, PAT fitness, and application materials.
Related
- How to become a firefighter in Texas
- What is TCFP certification
- How to become an EMT in Texas
- How to become a police officer in Richardson
Sources
Last verified 2026-08-29.
- City of Richardson Fire, Join The Fire Department. Apprentice Fire Fighter. Check HR job-openings. HQ 300 N. Greenville Ave., 972-744-5700. 48/96. TMRS 2-1 matching. Retrieved 2026-08-29.
- City of Richardson HR, Job Openings. Portal shell. No apprentice title in the main content. Positions are subject to close without notice. Municipal Civil Service Program established by the City Charter. Retrieved 2026-08-29.
- City of Richardson Fire, Hiring Process. Minimum 21 years of age by date of hire. High School diploma or G.E.D. Valid drivers license with photograph. Six numbered steps: written civil service examination; Physical Performance Assessment; computer-based job match assessment; formal interviews; drug screening, polygraph and background screening; medical physical examination. Veteran additional five points; DD-214 Member Four to careers@cor.gov. No September 13 / October 3 language. Retrieved 2026-08-29.
- City of Richardson Fire, Employee Benefits. Academy at RFD Training Center. TCFP exam. TDSHS paramedic. 48/96, 56-hour week. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
- City of Richardson Finance, Online Public Safety Payplan. This guide does not print a dollar. Retrieved 2026-08-19.
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