Tyler FD allowing community to apply to be fire fighters; first time in 13 years
First time in 13 years, Tyler FD is allowing community to apply to be a fire fighter
By Dante Nuñez | December 16, 2020 at 11:11 PM CST - Updated December 17 at 1:08 AM
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - For the first time in 13 years, the Tyler Fire Department is allowing non-certified fire fighters to apply for the civil service test.
Tyler FD Chief David Coble explains how the department is looking for applicants with hopes to increase diversity.
âBasically, we started a fire academy again.â
Coble says this program will allow non-certified fire fighters to apply to work on the front lines. A list of requirements are needed to be met in order to advance within the program. This academy is an approximate six-and-a-half-month tenure with a salary included. Coble says itâs to create an opportunity for anyone.