City of Mesa, Arizona

Mesa Fire and Medical Department

FIREFIGHTER RECRUIT Hiring Update  

Next application process will take place in 2014

• City of Mesa Firefighter - Recruit
• Firefighter
• Sharpen Your Interview Skills
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• Preparing for the Fire Service

 

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•  Minimum Applicant requirements
  • 18 years of age by closing date
  • High school diploma or GED by closing date
  • Current EMT or Paramedic certification at the time of application OR currently (by the close of applications) completed or enrolled in an EMT certification program which starts no later than January 31, 2012: EMT certifiation must be kept current.   Note:  State of Arizona EMT or Paramedic certification will be required before invitation to the Intern Orientation and must be kept current thereafter.  For State of Arizona EMT or Paramedic certification information, see the Arizona Department of Health Services website at http://www.azdhs.gov/bems/faq1.htm#EMT_Certification_-_10.
• Applicant Requirements
  • Must have AZ EMT or NR (National Registry) EMT Certification and current CPR
  • Must have valid Arizona Drivers License by hire date.
• Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT)
  • The Mesa Fire Department will accept CPAT scores from CPAT licensees only.  This is your responsibility, the City of Mesa Fire Department will not be holding a CPAT
  • Need current CPAT?
    • Maricopa County Community College CPAT Information
    • National Testing Network (NTN)
    • IAFF CPAT Information & current CPAT Licensees
    • CPAT Authorization Form
      

Things To Do	Outside Fire Related Links
It's never too early to begin preparing for the firefighter recruit hiring process.  Here is a list of suggested "Things To Do".	Links to national firefighter organizations
Find out more about the Candidate Physical Ability Test. Consider taking Community College EMT and Fire Science     Review the Firefighter-Recruit job description. Check out the City of Mesa's benefit package. Check out the firefighter Public Safety Retirement Program. Learn about the Mesa Fire Department Interested in becoming a Fire Department Volunteer?	International Association of Black Professional Firefighters  www.iabpff.org International Association of Firefighters www.iaff.org East Valley Hispanic Bomberos http://sites.google.com/site/mesabomberos/Home United Mesa Firefighters www.unitedmesaff.com

Not sure if firefighting is for you? Find out more about what firefighters do.

Both the job hotline (480-644-2759 or 1-800-662-5053) and this website will be updated when new information becomes available.  (Access to the internet is also available at local libraries).