Firefighter Recruitment

Ready State Program

Ready to start your fire service career?

Whether you’re just beginning your journey or you’re looking for the final preparation to earn a badge, the Ready State Program is designed for you.

Ready State Program FAQ

Sign Up Form

The registration link will be posted on our Facebook, Instagram, and Recruitment webpage. You can access the sign-up page before July 11, but registration will not open until 8 a.m. (Arizona Time) on July 11.

Have questions? Contact: Captain Nathan Fragosa at nathan.fragosa@mesaaz.gov.

Your future starts with your first step. We look forward to seeing you at the academy! 

Have you found your place?

Our members are people just like you that come from different professions, ethnicities, and life experiences. We are looking for honest, compassionate, hardworking, critical thinkers that thrive in a team environment. If you are looking for a career that gives back, look no further - you have found your place.

Excellent Benefits 

• Beginning Salary $57,593
• The average schedule is 10 days per month
• Great Benefits Package (see details here: New Employees)
  - Lifetime Retiree Medical Benefit
  - No cost City of Mesa Health & Wellness Center for you and your covered dependents
  - Vacation and Sick hour benefits
  - Retirement Pension Plan (PSPRS)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Additional Pay for Bilingual, Paramedic, Technical Rescue, Hazardous Materials, and Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Assignments

Firefighter Recruitment FAQ

Getting Started

It's never too early to begin preparing for the Firefighter Recruit hiring process.

• Find out more about the Candidate Physical Ability Test.
  • Mesa County Community College CPAT Information
  • National Testing Network (NTN)
  • IAFF CPAT Information & Current CPAT Licensees
• Take Community College classes in EMT and Fire Science.
• Review the Firefighter-Recruit job description.
• Learn about the Mesa Fire and Medical Department.
• Participate in a recruitment Ride-Along.
• Become a Fire Department Volunteer.
• Consider applying for a position in the Emergency Transport Division as you pursue your career as a firefighter.  

Other Related Links

• International Association of Firefighters www.iaff.org
• United Mesa Firefighters Facebook.com/unitedmesaff
• Firefighter Affinity Groups:

• East Valley United Black Firefighters - EVUBFF Website
• FireVet Firefighter Military Veteran Society - firevet.org
• Valley Women's Firefighter Society – www.vwfirefightersociety.com