Firefighter (Recruit/Lateral)
Salary
$22.13 - $31.13 Hourly
Location
Avondale, AZ
Job Type
Full Time
Department
Fire & Medical
Opening Date
08/03/2026
Closing Date
8/16/2026 11:59 PM Arizona
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Job Description
The City of Avondales Fire and Medical Department is accepting applications for the position of Firefighter for the upcoming January 2027 Academy.
Please carefully review the entire job bulletin for complete instructions on how to apply. All steps must be completed to be considered.
Application/Testing Process:
All testing must be completed by Monday, August 24, 2026. After the testing window closes, candidates will not be permitted to register to test or submit existing scores. Individuals who do not complete both portions of the testing process will not be eligible to continue in the recruitment process.
Essential Functions
This position protects life and property through emergency incident intervention and provides advanced life support emergency medical services. Conducts community service activities including community education, commercial inspection, and code enforcement. Ensures readiness through the facility, apparatus, equipment, and personal maintenance. Performs general administrative functions and completes special projects or tasks that further the Avondale File and Medical Departments mission.
Additional functions of the position include:
Protects life and property through emergency incident response; responds to and mitigates emergency 911 calls; performs firefighting and rescue incident scene activities; provides emergency medical care and patient transport; and drives and operates fire apparatus in the absence of a Fire Engineer.
Provides community services; represents community education and/or school-based education programs; provides emergency medical standby and public relations services at City special events; and provides a variety of non-emergency services including vehicle lockouts, smoke detector checks, and commercial fire safety inspections.
Performs facility, apparatus, and equipment maintenance; performs routine vehicle inspections and minor vehicle maintenance; performs daily station cleaning and grounds maintenance; and conducts routine maintenance and inspection of a variety of emergency service equipment.
Participates in scheduled skill-based training, medical and emergency service training, health and fitness training, and a variety of continuing education programs.
Provides general administrative documentation for emergency calls, patient encounter forms, hospital reports, incident response data entry, and various maintenance logs and request forms.
To view the full job description and learn more about the responsibilities and qualifications, please click to view the Class Specification here.
Minimum Qualifications
Interested candidates must meet the following criteria:
Must be at least 18 years of age.
A High School Diploma or GED equivalency is required.
A valid Arizona Drivers License is required at the time of hire.
A current Arizona State or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification is required. Arizona State Certification must be obtained within six months of hire.
Preferred qualifications:
Supplemental Information
Testing Process
The following dates may be subject to change:
Hiring Process
Employment offers are conditional upon the successful completion and passing of:
Salary: Firefighter Recruits will begin at Step 0, earning $22.13 per hour, which corresponds to the starting rate on the APFFA MOU Wage Table. Unit Members with specialized certifications, such as paramedic and technical rescue, will be compensated at the applicable specialty pay rate associated with the certification.
Lateral probationary hires will be placed at the comparable step on the lateral hiring placement scale based on completed years of service following graduation from a recognized regional academy up to Step 3, rounded down to the closest year.
Selected candidates will work a 40-hour week during the academy, with pay adjusted per the Section 4.8 MOU conversion formula, and will be moved to the 56-hour rate after completing the academy.
The complete APFFA MOU Wage Tables are available here.
Contact Information
Human Resources Department
hr-recruitment@avondaleaz.gov
Business Hours:
Monday through Thursday
7:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
The City of Avondale offers a comprehensive benefits package with outstanding health and wellness benefits, financial perks, work-life balance, and more. Explore our Benefits Guide for full details!
For additional information, visit our website.
01
Select from the options below your highest level of completed education.
02
Which of the following is your highest current Emergency Medical Services (EMS) certification? (Select one)
03
Do you have a valid Arizona Drivers License or the ability to obtain one by the time of hire?
04
I acknowledge that successfully completing and passing the NTN FireTEAM Exam and Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) is required in order to be eligible to continue in the recruitment process.
05
I confirm that I have attached all required certifications and listed all licenses/certifications in the Licenses/Certificates section of this application.
06
Which of the following best describes your current eligibility status for the written examination requirement? Select the one most applicable response:
07
Which of the following best describes your current eligibility status for the CPAT requirement? Select the one most applicable response:
Required Question
Employer City of Avondale
Address 11465 Civic Center Dr.
Human Resources Department
Avondale, Arizona, 85323
Phone 623-333-2200
| Location | Avondale, AZ |
| Salary | $22.13–$31.13 Per Hour |
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