CIVIL SERVICE TESTING ANNOUNCEMENT - Firefighter Entrance Examination - Test Date: Thursday September 24, 2026

CIVIL SERVICE TEST

FIREFIGHTER ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

STARTING PAY New hires start at $52,843.92 a year. Once a new hire becomes certified, their annual salary increases to $55,835.09

The results of this examination will establish an eligibility list which will remain in effect for twelve months, or until such time as the list is exhausted.

The City of Lufkin, Texas will be administering an entrance examination for Civil Service Firefighter at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2026. The location of this examination will be at the Pitser Garrison Convention Center, 601 N. Second St., Lufkin, Texas, 75901.

Registration must be completed by 11:59 PM CST, Thursday September 17, 2026

No late arrivals will be allowed to test.

You must present a valid driver's license at the time of the test.

Applicants must be 18 years of age, having not reached their 36th birthday to take the test and be hired.

Individuals who have served in the military and desire to have an additional five (5) points added to their passing score (70), must provide proof that they have an honorable discharge from active-duty service of 180 days or more in the United States Armed Forces. Applicants must provide a copy of their DD214 that states "honorable discharge" from active-duty service by 11:59 PM CST, Thursday September 17, 2026.

REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF HIRE:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to pass a polygraph test, department interview and drug screen

Applicants scoring 70 or above on the examination should be prepared to participate in a physical agility test immediately after test results are posted. Bring appropriate clothing for the agility testing (shorts, tennis shoes, t-shirt, etc.). Physical agility requirements.

IT IS THE POLICY OF THE CITY OF LUFKIN TO PROVIDE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY TO ALL INDIVIDUALS WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, MARITAL STATUS, SEX, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, HANDICAP OR VETERANS' STATUS.

This position is an essential service position and will require providing services during emergency situations.

The results of this examination will establish an eligibility list which will remain in effect for twelve months, or until such time as the list is exhausted.

Human Resources Department
Lufkin City Hall
300 E. Shepherd Ave
Lufkin, TX 75901