Thank you for your interest in applying to TX-TF2. To be eligible to apply to TX-TF2, applicants must live within a 3-hour drive time window of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. The application period for most positions is June 1 to July 31 each year. Please note: Applications for Medical Team Manager (doctors) and Structural Specialist (engineers) are accepted year-round.
For more information, see below for FEMA General Requirements and position specific descriptions. In some cases, not all certificates are attainable prior to being admitted onto the team, but should be utilized as a guideline for the requirements of each position.
The Prospective Applicant FAQ document provides helpful information for applying to the Task Force.
FEMA General Requirements
Employer Fact Sheet
POSITION SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS AND TO APPLY
Canine Search Specialist – View Requirements
Communications Specialist – View Requirements
Hazardous Materials Specialist – View Requirements
Heavy Equipment and Rigging Specialist – View Requirements
Logistics Specialist – View Requirements
Medical Specialist – View Requirements
Medical Team Manager – View Requirements
Rescue Specialist – View Requirements
Structural Specialist – View Requirements
Technical Information Specialist – View Requirements
Technical Search Specialist – View Requirements
We adhere to the National US&R Response System position description qualifications and general requirements for each position. As such, we encourage all interested personnel to look at the requirements for the position they are interested in AND the FEMA General Requirements when preparing their application. Any applicable certifications should be submitted with the application. Please note that FEMA classes are not available to personnel not currently rostered on a Task Force.