Firefighter Recruit

Southern Arkansas University; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 23,616 - 33,636; Full time

Job summary

A municipal fire department is seeking a Firefighter Recruit in Avondale. In this role, you will protect life and property through emergency response and provide essential services to the community. Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma and a valid EMT certification. Recruitment starts at $20.78 per hour. Apply by September 14, 2025.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• A valid Arizona Driver's License is required.
• A current Arizona State or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Protects life and property through emergency incident response.
• Conducts community service activities.
• Participates in scheduled skill-based training.

Skills

Basic personal computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalency

Job description

The City of Avondale's Fire and Medical Department is accepting applications for the position of Firefighter Recruit for the upcoming January 2026 Academy.

Please carefully review the entire job bulletin for complete instructions on how to apply. All steps must be completed to be considered.

Application/Testing Process:

1. Please submit your application by Sunday, September 14, 2025, on the City of Avondale's Career page at www.avondaleaz.gov/careers. Before submitting, please ensure the following are included in your application:
   • Attach your valid CPAT in the Attachments section of the online application if you already possess one.
   • Attach your valid Arizona State or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification in the Attachments section of the online application.
   • Attach your valid Paramedic Certification in the Attachments section of the online application, if applicable.
   • List all licenses and certifications in the Licenses/Certificates section of the online application.
2. Complete the NTN FireTEAM Exam and Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) through the National Testing Network (NTN) at www.nationaltestingnetwork.com by Sunday, October 5, 2025.
   • After submitting your application, it will be reviewed within 24-48 business hours. Passing applicants will receive an email with instructions on how to take the written exam.
   • If you have completed and passed the NTN FireTeam Exam within the last year, please contact NTN and pay the appropriate fee to transfer your scores to the City of Avondale in lieu of retaking the exam.
   • NTN FireTeam Exam and CPAT scores will automatically be sent to the City of Avondale.

Essential Functions:

This position protects life and property through emergency incident intervention and provides advanced life support emergency medical services. Conducts community service activities including community education, commercial inspection, and code enforcement.

Additional functions of the position include:

• Protects life and property through emergency incident response.
• Provides community services.
• Performs facility, apparatus, and equipment maintenance.
• Participates in scheduled skill-based training, medical and emergency service training, health and fitness training, and a variety of continuing education programs.
• Provides general administrative documentation for emergency calls, patient encounter forms, hospital reports, incident response data entry, and various maintenance logs and request forms.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years of age.

A High School Diploma or GED equivalency is required.

A valid Arizona Driver's License is required at the time of hire.

A current Arizona State or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification is required.

Basic personal computer skills are required.

Preferred Qualifications:

A valid Arizona State or National Registry Paramedic Certification is preferred.

Supplemental Information:

The selection process may include:

• National Testing Network (NTN) FireTEAM Exam
• Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)
• Chief's Interview

Testing and interviews are tentatively scheduled for the following dates and may be subject to change:

• NTN FireTeam and CPAT Testing: 08/25/2025 - 10/05/2025
• Panel Interview (1st Round - Virtual): 10/15/2025 - 10/16/2025
• Panel Interview (2nd Round - In Person): 10/23/2025
• Chief's Interview (3rd Round - In Person): 10/30/2025

Salary: Firefighter Recruits will begin at Step 0, earning $20.78 per hour.

Contact Information:

Human Resources Department
City of Avondale
[phone]
[e-mail]