Firefighter Recruit

FIREFIGHTER RECRUIT

This recruitment is open for one month

and closes at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

Hourly Salary: $26.60

Firefighter Recruit is an entry level class in Tempe’s Firefighter series. Recruits work under general supervision while learning job tasks and are expected to perform at a journey level within the prescribed time frame.

If hired, the recruit will attend a regional training academy that is approximately 14-16 weeks in duration. The Firefighter Recruit Academy will allow the recruit to become familiar with the career prior to graduation from the academy and prior to starting their probationary period.

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 13 Paid Holidays and 4 Personal Days
• Vacation Accrual; 40-hour work week starts at 9.33 hours/month; 56-hour work week starts at 11.2 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 40-hour work week; 9 hours/month; 56-hour work week; 12.6 hours/month
• Uniform Credit and Safety Boot Allowance
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement; $6,500/year
• Public Safety Personnel Retirement System
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution
• Position is eligible for up to 24 hours of floating holiday leave

To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:

Employee Benefit Summary

Department / Division:

Fire Medical Rescue / Emergency Operations

Job Type:

Full-Time Regular

This position is classified as safety sensitive. Employees in safety-sensitive job classifications are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational.

Job Number:

RC#902420

ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 18 years of age at time of application
• Must have a high school diploma, GED or equivalency
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States
• Must possess a valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate at the time of hire*
• Must possess a current** Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) certification at the time of hire

• The EMT certificate is not required to participate in the preselection processes, such as interviews, etc., but will be required before an offer of employment is made.

** within six (6) months of hire date.

NOTE: You must upload a copy/picture of your driver’s license with your application. If this required certification is not uploaded, your application may be considered incomplete.

For instructions on how to add attachments to your application click here.

VIRTUAL INTERVIEW

• Qualified candidates will receive an invitation via email to record/submit a virtual interview. Please make sure the email listed on your application is correct.
• Virtual interview must be completed by March 19, 2026, at 11:55 p.m.

RECRUITMENT TIMELINE

• Recruitment opens February 12, 2026
• Recruitment closes March 12, 2026
• Virtual interview must be completed by March 19, 2026, at 11:55 p.m.
• 2nd interviews will be April 6-10, 2026 (tentative)
• Final interviews will be April 20-23, 2026 (tentative)
• Intern Academy will be April 24-26, 2026 (tentative)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:

• Criminal history review
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol screen.
• Pre-employment physical
• Police background investigation

Applicants must not be on the Office of Inspector General (OIG) list of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIS)

For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to:

Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ

This position is FLSA Non-Exempt which means employees are eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.

Employees in this position are represented by the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.