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Firefighter Jobs in Arizona (AZ)

67 open positions across Arizona.

FireJobs lists 67 open firefighter positions in Arizona from more than 12 hiring departments (43 full-time, 14 part-time and 10 volunteer). Each listing is checked against the department's own hiring page and shows the closing date, salary where the department publishes one, requirements, and the direct application link.

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Firefighter salary in Arizona

Across the 28 current Arizona postings that publish pay, starting salaries run from about $32,136 to $186,858 a year, with a typical starting figure near $43,701. Hourly and monthly rates are converted to annual figures. Volunteer and paid-per-call positions usually pay a stipend or nothing and are not included. Members see the exact salary on every listing.

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How to become a firefighter in Arizona

Certification. The Arizona Center for Fire Service Excellence, under the State Fire Marshal, certifies Firefighter I and II. Most career departments require an Arizona EMT certification and the CPAT physical ability test.

How hiring works. Phoenix-area departments hire in large academy classes and most use the CPAT plus a written exam. Regional testing consortia let candidates test once for several departments.

Wherever you apply, expect the same core steps: meet the age, education, and driver's license minimums, pass a written exam and a physical ability test (often the CPAT), clear an oral board interview, and pass a background investigation and medical exam.

Arizona firefighter job questions

How many firefighter jobs are open in Arizona?
67 firefighter and fire service positions are open in Arizona on FireJobs today, at 12 departments. The count updates daily as departments post and close positions.
What certification do Arizona firefighters need?
The Arizona Center for Fire Service Excellence, under the State Fire Marshal, certifies Firefighter I and II. Most career departments require an Arizona EMT certification and the CPAT physical ability test.
How does firefighter hiring work in Arizona?
Phoenix-area departments hire in large academy classes and most use the CPAT plus a written exam. Regional testing consortia let candidates test once for several departments.
How much do firefighters make in Arizona?
Across the 28 current Arizona postings that publish pay, starting salaries run from about $32,136 to $186,858 a year, with a typical starting figure near $43,701. Each listing shows its exact figure to FireJobs members.