Volunteer Firefighter (Part-Time)

City of Safford; Time; On-site; NOK 28,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Health insurance

Pension fund matching

Job summary

The City of Safford is seeking qualified candidates for the Volunteer Firefighter (Part-Time) role to support fire suppression and emergency response in the Gila Valley. Join a dedicated team serving the community and contributing to public safety.

Volunteers may receive per-call pay, dues, and benefits including life and health insurance, with pension fund participation and employer matching. A six-month probationary period applies and attendance at trainings is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Must live within three miles of City of Safford Fire Department.
• Firefighter I and II certifications preferred, but not required.
• Able to perform firefighting duties under various conditions and available 24/7.
• Must pass physical examination, drug/alcohol screening, MVD record check and fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fire calls as part of the department.
• Attend meetings and practices as scheduled.
• Maintain membership requirements to remain eligible.

Skills

Firefighting

24/7 availability

Physical stamina

Education

Firefighter I certification

Firefighter II certification

Job description

Volunteer Firefighter (Part-Time)

Nestled in the central part of Southwestern Arizona's Gila Valley, the City of Safford is a thriving rural Arizona City. With a population of just over ten thousand, it is the largest municipality in Graham County. Incorporated as a town in 1901 and becoming a city in 1955, Safford has become the major hub for Southwestern Arizona. The City of Safford as an organization has multiple different departments and over 230 staff members including full time employees, seasonal employees, volunteer firefighters and councilmembers to staff all the different positions at the City. The City also provides all utilities for its residents and other residents in surrounding areas. In addition to the major utilities of gas, water, electric, sewer, and sanitation, the City has a landfill and airport that service the county.

The City Of Safford, Arizona Is Seeking Qualified Candidates For The Position Of Volunteer Firefighter For Potential Openings In The Coming Months.

Requirements Summary:

• Applicants must live within a three (3) mile radius of the City of Safford Fire Department
• Firefighter I and II certifications preferred, but not required
• Ability to perform firefighting duties under a variety of conditions and available for call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Required to pass physical examination, drug/alcohol screening, MVD record check and fingerprinting.

Additional Information:

• Actual calls pay $30 per call. Meetings, practices, and cancelled calls pay $20 per call.
• Firefighter pays $30.00 per month for dues
• Letter from current employer in support of participation in Fire Department
• Firefighter serves a six (6) month probationary period
• Firefighter is offered life & health insurance benefits
• Firefighter participates in Firefighter’s Relief & Pension Fund by contributing 7% of gross salary with City of Safford matching amount
• Regular meetings of the Fire Department are held the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm
• Regular practices of the Fire Department are held on the second, third and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm

Membership:

To maintain membership, members shall respond to at least 33.3% of all meetings, practices and fire calls during the calendar year or will otherwise be dismissed from membership of the Fire Department.

Benefits:

Any member eligible for benefits who does not respond to 50% or more of all meetings, practices and fire calls during the calendar year shall forfeit health insurance or other benefits (excluding pension) provided by the City during the next calendar year, unless extenuating and justifiable cause is determined by the Fire Chief.

Prior to hire, we welcome and encourage you to attend practices to observe.

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