Interview Candidates will be interviewed for the position of Fire Fighter by an interview panel. Candidates recommended for employment by the panel will proceed to an interview with the Fire Chief. The Fire Chief may conduct an interview with each candidate for the position of Firefighter before making a recommendation to the Civil Service Commission regarding suitability for employment. Medical Examination Prior to appointment to the Fire Department as a Firefighter, each candidate is required to undergo and pass a thorough medical examination provided by the City of Lubbock. This examination will include testing for drug dependency or illegal drug use.
Training is mentally and physically demanding.
Classroom training includes such areas as protective equipment, Firefighter procedures, and Emergency Medical training. After successful completion of the Firefighter Academy and State licensing exam, the Firefighter recruits go on shift assignments throughout the City. Fire Fighters receive automatic annual step increases each year for the next four years. A full package of benefits is available upon employment including medical and life insurance, retirement, sick leave, vacation, longevity pay and long term disability.