Firefighter-Recruit FAQ's

1. How do I get an application for Firefighter-Recruit?  
2. How often does the Mesa Fire Department hire?
3. When will applications be available?
4. What are the minimum requirements to apply?
5. Do I have to be an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to apply?
6. I am an out of state EMT, where can I find information about becoming an Arizona EMT?
7. Do you accept applications from out of state applicants?
8. Can I test if I do not have an Arizona drivers license?
9. What is the testing process to become a Mesa Firefighter?
10. Do I have to take a CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) to get hired?
11. Where do I obtain a CPAT?
12. What is the salary of a Firefighter?

1.  How do I get an application for Firefighter-Recruit?  
The City of Mesa is not currently accepting applications for Firefighter-Recruit.

2.   How often does the Mesa Fire Department hire?
New stations, planned retirements, the City budget and the state of the economy are just a few of the many factors that influence Firefighter Recruit hiring.  Therefore, it is difficult to predict how often testing will be conducted and how many Firefighter Recruits will be hired.  click here to view the hiring history for the last 20 years.

3.   When will applications be available?
The City of Mesa is not currently accepting applications for Firefighter-Recruit.

4.  What are the minimum requirements to apply for a Firefighter Recruit position?
Applicants must be:

8. Can I test if I do not have an Arizona driver's license?
Yes, however, if selected you must possess a valid Arizona driver's license by hire date.  Visit the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division web site at www.dot.state.az.us/mvd/mvd.htm to learn about how to secure a Arizona driver's license.

9. What is the testing process to become a Mesa Firefighter?
The typical testing process to become a Mesa Fire Recruit is as follows:

1. Complete an application during an open application period.
2. Take a written exam and or a video based exam.
3. First interview.
4. Intern Orientation participation.
5. Second interview.
6. Conditional offer.

10.  Do I have to take a CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) to get hired?
Yes. Applicants selected to participate in the first interview will be asked to provide all information required to verify they have passed the CPAT.  The Mesa Fire Department will verify this information prior to the start of the Intern Orientation.  When we invite you to the first interview, we will email you a CPAT Result Authorization form.  This form is to be thoroughly filled out and brought to the first interview.  Applicants invited to participate in the Intern Orientation will have this information verified.  The City of Mesa will not be holding a CPAT; it is the applicant's responsibility to obtain a passing CPAT score.  Please note that any applicant meeting the minimum application requirements can apply and take the written exam without a CPAT. (Phoenix Fire Department will release their CPAT results to Mesa Fire).

11.  Where do I obtain a CPAT?
The CPAT can be obtained from any CPAT licensee. Make sure the organization you take the CPAT through will release the results to Mesa Fire as well as other Arizona Fire Departments. You can get a CPAT in Arizona at certain Maricopa Community Colleges. Please see the Maricopa College web site for additional information.  For information on CPAT licensees, visit IAFF CPAT Information & current CPAT Licensees.

12.  What is the salary of a Firefighter?
City of Mesa Job Descriptions and Pay Plans