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Firefighter Trainee Examination Application

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2026 Examination Details

The following is only a summary. You must read and follow the instructions and information on the Trainee Examination announcement. Information on this attached announcement will supersede all other information on the recruitment website:

2026 Firefighter Trainee Written Examination Announcement(PDF, 420KB)

Exam Date

Friday, October 23, 2026 at 11 a.m.
Applicants who arrive after 11 a.m. will not be permitted to enter the exam.

Location

Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
900 E. Market St.
San Antonio, TX 78205
Directions

Exam Length

3 hours

NOTE: The eligibility list resulting from this exam will be valid for a period of 1 year from the date of approval or until the list is exhausted.

Exam Score

The eligibility list resulting from the exam will be valid for a period of 1 year from the date of approval or until the list is exhausted.

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