Item #5 AFD Demographics & Recruiting Presentation — original pdf

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AUSTIN FIRE Public Safety Commission Meeting Demographics & Recruiting Chief of Staff Rob Vires 1 D e m o g r a p h i c s a s o f 1 1 / 2 2 / 2 4 White 827 66% Black or African American 68 5% Hispanic or Latino 288 23% American Indian/ Alaska Native 5 0% Asian 22 2% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 4 0% Two or More Races 11 1% Other 23 2% Choose Not to Disclose 5 0% Total 1254 100% 7.4 % (93) Female 0.6% (7) Other 6% Black or African American Hispanic or Latino 23% American Indian/ Alaska Native White Asian 0% 2% 0% 1% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Two or More Races 2% 0% Other Choose Not to Disclose 66% 2 For more, visit www.austintexas.gov/joinafd R e c r u i t i n g Racial Equity Statement The Austin Fire Department (AFD) understands that Black, Indigenous, and other People Of Color (BIPOC) have historically been underrepresented in the Department due to structural and systemic racism. This discrimination is not reflective of the direction the Department is going nor a true representation of the Austin community. AFD is committed to centering people of color to ensure there is equitable access to opportunities within AFD, and to create an environment where everyone feels empowered to be their full, authentic selves. To advance equitable outcomes for the community, AFD will lead with a lens of racial equity and healing to ensure hard-to-reach and directly impacted communities receive the resources they need. Race is the primary predictor of life outcomes and we must address racism at its various levels to ensure Austin is a racially equitable city where everyone has a sustainable quality of life. 3 R e c r u i t i n g • Focusing more energy on outreach programs to generate a lasting interest in the Fire service and to engage recruits through this non- hiring year. • A Cadet in Class 138 participated in both Explorers and Pass the Torch – this is the first time! F i r e E x p l o r e r s P o s t 3 7 0 The Explorers (ages 14-20) meet once a month to learn about careers in the fire service directly from members in the Austin Fire Department. P a s s t h e T o r c h Participants (ages 18-35) engage in real fire service activities under the guidance of experienced firefighters to get a glimpse into the cadet academy and a first-hand feel for a career as a firefighter. 4 For more, visit www.austintexas.gov/joinafd C a d e t C l a s s e s Applications (1,464 total) 6% 2% 6% 1% 41% 38% White Black or African American Hispanic or Latino American Indian/Alaska Native Asian Black or African American Hispanic or Latino American Indian/Alaska Native Asian Two or More Races Choose Not To Disclose Took Exam (643 total) White 2% 1% 5% 7% 39% 8% 5 35% Two or More Races Photos from Cadet Class 137 Graduation on August 9 9% Choose Not To Disclose Recent Cadet Class Graduations: • Cadet Class 137 graduated on August 9 • Cadet Class 138 graduated on November 1 Scheduled Cadet Academies: • Cadet Class 139 (48 Cadets) - Scheduled for January 13, 2025 • • Cadet Class 140 (48 Cadets) - Scheduled for March 24, 2025 Cadet Class 141 (48 Cadets) - Scheduled for August 2025 AFD strives to recruit and retain a diverse workforce. If you or anyone you know is interested in joining the Austin Fire Department, please visit: JoinAFD.com 6