Firefighter Recruit - Written Exam August 22, 2023

Hiring Incentive: The City is offering a $7,500 hiring incentive to new hires who are currently certified paramedics which will be paid in accordance with A.R. 2.55.

The Phoenix Fire Department is committed to providing the highest level of public safety services to our community. We protect lives and property through fire suppression, emergency medical and transportation services, disaster services, fire prevention, and public education. Our members will Prevent Harm, Survive and Be Nice!

Firefighter Recruits are trained for fire suppression, emergency medical treatment, and hazard mitigation work in the Fire Department. Recruits are sent to the Phoenix Fire Department Training Academy for 14-16 weeks of basic recruit training followed by approximately nine months of structured probationary training and evaluation. Basic recruit training covers firefighting operations, emergency medical and transportation services, physical fitness, and other related subjects. After successfully completing the Academy, recruits become probationary firefighters.

Fire Recruit salary is $24.34 hourly/$50,627 annually. Upon successful completion of the academy, the Firefighter salary range is $51,854 - $76,626 annually.

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• for more details: Pension Information
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

For more details, visit: Unit 005 Benefits

Pension Information

• Must be at least 18 years of age on or before August 22, 2023.
• Ability to read and comprehend written material at a level appropriate for this assignment.
• Applicants with at least a high school diploma or GED are preferred (reading material used on the written exam, during the Academy, and on the job will be at approximately grade 12 reading level).
• Proof of successful completion of a Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) from a licensed agency is required at the time of the final interview. This certification must be no more than 6 months old at the time of the final selection interview.
• Arizona residents must possess State of Arizona Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification at the time of the final selection interview.
• National Registry EMT certification ONLY accepted for out-of-state candidates; if hired, National Registry EMT must be converted to AZ EMT.
• Periodic drug testing as a condition of continued employment.
• Possess or be able to obtain a valid Arizona Driver License (Class D or other acceptable class) and have fewer than eight points assessed against the driving record within the last three years.
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• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
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• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license, and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.

Recruitment closes August 3, 2023. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This recruitment and any interview process as a result of this recruitment may be used by multiple hiring managers and multiple departments throughout the City to fill any related current or future vacancies; other recruitments and appropriate eligible lists may also be considered.

STEP 1:

Register for the exam. Apply online and complete the required information (a resume is not required). An online application MUST be completed in order to attend the written exam.

You MUST have applied online and received an email invitation in order to be admitted into the exam. If you do not receive your exam invitation email by Tuesday, August 15, 2023, please call 602-534-2827. Please do not call before August 15th for exam information.

STEP 2:

Study for the exam. Download and review the 2023 Firefighter Recruit Study Guide before the exam. This document will remain on the Phoenix Fire Department Recruitment webpage until the written exam.

STEP 3:

Take the written exam. The multiple-choice written exam is scheduled for Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at the Phoenix Convention Center located at 100 N. 3 rd Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85004.

Most of the test questions will be derived from the 2023 Firefighter Recruit Study Guide.

The remaining test questions will consist of reading comprehension, basic math, and mechanical aptitude. Previous scores cannot be reused.

To request a reasonable accommodation during the testing process, please complete the City of Phoenix Reasonable Accommodation form (link below) and email to hrc@phoenix.gov. Hard copies can be submitted to the City's Human Resources Center. Request for an accommodation need to be completed and returned by August 14, 2023, detailing your request for accommodation for the Firefighter Recruit Written Exam. Request not submitted by August 14, 2023, may not be considered.

Link: https://www.phoenix.gov/hrsite/Documents/reasonac.pdf

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Firefighter*Recruit, JC:61019, ID# 50967, 7/5/2023, 12 mos, AW, Benefits: 005

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