Austin Fire Department
Pass the Torch Interest Card

Thank you for your interest in joining Pass The Torch with the Austin Fire Department. Submitting this form allows Austin Fire Department to send you updates and important information about the upcoming Class.

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Personal Information

First Name *

Initial

Last Name *

Date of Birth:

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Street Address *

City *

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Zip Code *

Personal Email Address *

Re-enter Email Address *

Personal Phone Number *

Demographic Information

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Referral Information

How were you referred to Pass the Torch? *

Referral Detail
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Eligibility Requirements

The program provides participants between the ages of 18 and 35 with the opportunity to learn about the fire service and emergency medical services response in a safe, controlled, and educational environment. Participants are able to engage in real fire service activities under the guidance of experienced Austin Fire Department (AFD) firefighters. The program is designed to give individuals a glimpse into what a cadet academy may be like and a first-hand feel for a possible career in the fire service.

Pass the Torch consists of various Saturday sessions (expection is to meet twice a month) and is held at the City of Austin's Public Safety Training Campus in southeast Austin. At these sessions, participants are able to engage in real fire service practices and activities.

A Pass The Torch applicant must be able to pass a criminal background investigation.

Pass The Torch is a class designed to help you prepare for our next hiring process. Being accepted into this program does not garauntee that you will be accepted as a cadet.

Privacy Policy

This policy is to inform visitors to the austintexas.gov website of its data-gathering methods and use of such data. Austintexas.gov collects many types of data throughout its website and the information requested, storage of that information, and the dissemination of that information will vary based on the department and/or service. The City of Austin may change this policy at any time at its sole discretion and without notice.

Information submitted to the austintexas.gov website may be subject to the Texas Public Information Act. The austintexas.gov website does not sell or lease personal information. However, by submitting this Candidate Interest Card, you permit the City of Austin Fire Department to share your information with other public safety agencies in the state of Texas for recruiting and employment purposes. Sharing this information is part of a joint effort designed to provide information, guidance, and multiple opportunities for candidates to participate in various hiring processes throughout the state, thereby developing each individual into a more competitive candidate. JoinAFD.com is a City of Austin website. For our complete privacy policy, visit: https://www.austintexas.gov/page/privacy-policy.

Austin Fire Department Pass the Torch Interest Card

Personal Information

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Eligibility Requirements

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Austin Fire Department
Pass the Torch Interest Card