Firefighter

Firefighter/EMT: $20.36/hour $60,865/annually
Firefighter/Paramedic $25.38/hour $75,865/annually

*Pending board approval - June 23, 2025

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND TRAINING

All certificates, licenses, and/or registrations must be current at the time of application. Copies of relevant documents demonstrating that the candidate has met minimum requirements must be attached to the application along with a video submission.

An eligibility list will be established.

High School Diploma or GED
Valid Driver License
Healthcare Provider Level CPR Certificate
Arizona State EMT or Paramedic Certification OR current NREMT certification for EMT or Paramedic.  Candidate must obtain AZ State certification prior to shift work assignment.
CPAT Certificate

PREFERRED

State of Arizona Firefighter I and II Certification or equivalent IFSAC Accredited Firefighter I & II
Wildland Firefighter Type II*Red Card qualifications minimum HazMat 24-hour Operations*

ADDITIONAL CREDIT POINTS

Candidates who are requesting extra credit points for military service, special certifications, diplomas, specialized training, or college transcripts, as detailed in the job announcement must provide copies of documentation of completion with the application. Credit will not be given if documentation is not provided with the application.

A maximum of five (5.0) points may be accumulated with additional credit.
The Applicant must attach documentation for each credit being claimed.

Military Experience 2.0

Two points will be awarded to anyone with a discharge under honorable conditions from any United States recognized military service branch.

Medical Certification 2.0

Two points will be awarded for Arizona medical certification as a paramedic.

Fire Science Credits 0.1

A credit of 0.1 point will be awarded for three credit hours received with a minimum grade of "C." A maximum of one 1.0 point will be awarded for fire science credits, if not receiving college degree credit.

College Degree

Associate's 2.0
Bachelor's 4.0
All college-level credits must be from an accredited educational institution. Credit will only be allowed for one degree. Two points will be awarded for an Associate’s Degree, four points will be awarded for a Bachelor’s Degree.

Other Certifications 0.1
0.1 point will be awarded for each of the following certifications :

 TRT
Hazardous Materials Technician
Wildland Firefighter Type 1

For further details please reference the job description. 

Be prepared to submit all required certifications (EMT/CEP, CPAT, CPR, and Driver License) and a video recording at the time of application. 

You will have five minutes to answer the following three questions in your video:
1. Please tell us about yourself.
2. What inspires you?
3. Why do you want to pursue a career as a firefighter?