Firefighter Recruitment

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
• 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