Firefighter Recruit

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Firefighter Recruit
Prescott Fire Department

Hiring Salary: $56,483.99 annually
Pay Grade: 110-S
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Full Pay Range: $56,483.99 to $84,725.70 annually

Firefighter Paramedics are eligible for additional pay after successful completion of the academy:
Paramedic Hiring Salary: $68,890.67 annually
Paramedic Full Pay Range: $68,890.67 to $97,132.38 annually

Requirements:
This position requires the following minimum requirements:
- 18 years of age at the time of application
- Valid Driver's License
- High School Diploma or GED
- Current Arizona State or Nationally Registered Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic. (Card must be uploaded in application for acceptance. Class completion certificates will not be accepted.)
- A current Candidate CPAT (December 11, 2025 - December 11, 2026) (Proof must be uploaded in application for acceptance.)
- Successful completion of City of Prescott sponsored recruit academy. Recruits receive full pay and benefits during the academy.

Special Requirements Upon Job Offer:
Selected applicants must pass as a condition of employment:
- Department's approved physical
- Must meet NFPA 1582 standards for medical and physical fitness
- Drug screening
- Motor vehicle records check
- Criminal background screening
- Public safety specific psychological evaluation

Essential Duties (Including but not limited to):
Responds to emergency calls and performs emergency medical service by using various equipment and gear for fire suppression and control, searching for and rescuing occupants, ventilating structures, salvaging contents, extinguishing fires, and providing emergency medical services. Responds to non-emergency calls and public service activities. Performs other activities including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment. Performs emergency first aid and other emergency aid tasks. Participates in regular training, drills, and classes related to all aspects of emergency response and mitigation. Participates in all aspects of fire prevention and inspections. Maintains fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities. Work includes significant public contact, including presenting public education programs in the community. Performs other duties as assigned.

Schedule:
Full Time, 56-hour regular employees

Benefits:
MAJOR BENEFITS FOR FULL-TIME 56 HOUR REGULAR EMPLOYEES:
- 280 hours paid time off annually
- Ten paid holidays and one floating holiday
- Employee Health and Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability and Retirement benefits

Selection Process:
Applications are open from November 2, 2026, through December 11, 2026. Applications can be filled out online at https://cityofprescott.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Proof of EMT certifications and CPAT certifications must be uploaded in application, or your application will not be considered.

Written Exam and Video Interview: The City of Prescott Fire Department will be utilizing Public Safety Answers for the written portion of the exam and initial virtual interview. Applications will be reviewed weekly as they come in, and a link will be sent to qualified applicants to complete the online exam. The deadline to submit the online examination and video interview upload is December 18, 2026.

Interview Process: Candidates selected during the written and virtual interview portion will be invited to an in-person interview during the week of January 4, 2027. Candidates selected during the in-person interview will be invited to a Final Fire Chief's Interview. Interviews will be held the week of January 11, 2027.

New hire academy: Candidates selected for hiring will attend a 16-week academy starting March 8, 2027. As a condition of employment, successful completion of the academy is required; candidates must pass and receive the following certifications provided in the academy:
- Arizona Firefighter I & II certification
- Arizona Hazardous Materials for 1st Responders certification
- NWCG Basic Wildland Firefighter

City of Prescott Contact Information:
201 N. Montezuma Street, Suite 207
Prescott, AZ 86301
Email: hr@prescott-az.gov
Website: www.prescott-az.gov
Phone: 928-777-1410 / Fax: 928-832-1222

Salary: $56,483.99 per year

Application Deadline: 2026-12-11