Firefighter Test Registration 2026

TEST REGISTRATION DEADLINE TO BE DETERMINED AND MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE
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City of Irving is currently accepting registration for the next Firefighter entrance examination. Registrants will be notified when the examination date has been set. The notification will inform of further action to be taken in order to reserve a test. Please remember to set your spam blocker to allow mail from

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be between the ages of 21 and 40 to be hired
• Must have high school diploma or GED
• If time was served in the military, must have proof of discharge under honorable conditions
• Must have a good driving record
• Must have a clear arrest record
• Must have good credit rating
• Must have good hearing in both ears
• Vision must be correctable to 20/20; must be able to distinguish the colors red, green and yellow

The City of Irving Fire Department is dedicated to protecting lives, property and the environment through exceptional emergency response, fire prevention and public education. With a focus on safety, preparedness and community service, the department works tirelessly to ensure the well-being of all residents and businesses. Committed to professionalism and excellence, the Irving Fire Department is a trusted partner in creating a safe and resilient community.

The city's rich diversity is exhibited by its population and the number of languages spoken by residents, which gives us the title of one of the most diverse zip code in the U.S.

We are guided by our organizational core values and have PRIDE in everything that we do. We are:

• Professional in our interactions with the community, our customers, and each other
• Resilient means we never give up in our quest for service excellence
• Innovative by always seeking out better ways to achieve our goals
• Dependable in our actions and desire to see our work through to completion
• Ethical through commitment to always do right for our city, residents, and co-worker

The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented. The city acknowledges that its employees' diversity make them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations and philosophies of the community. The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust and belonging. xrczosw

The City of Irving is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salary and benefits.