Firefighter Recruit

Description

*PLEASE NOTE*: This is a 2-Step Application Process. In order to be considered for this position, the following actions must be completed:

STEP 1: Complete and Submit a "Firefighter Recruit" job application with the Town of Queen Creek by April 1, 2026 - 11:59 pm MST.

STEP 2: Complete Testing and Video Interview with Public Safety Answers by April 5, 2026 - 11:59 pm MST - TEST HERE (Candidate will be responsible for the $50 exam fee.)

Anticipated Timeline for this Recruitment:

• Applications are only accepted on-line via governmentjobs.com.
• If your application is still in progress when the recruitment closes, the application cannot be submitted.
• Applications are not accepted after the recruitment closes.
• All times are MST (i.e. Arizona time). Please plan accordingly if you are in another time zone.
• The governmentjobs.com account you use to apply must be your own account and must reflect the same name on your government-issued photo ID.
• The email address you enter on your application will be used to send you communication during this recruitment and testing process, so please enter it carefully. All communications and updates regarding the process will come via email. Check it regularly.
• NO attempts will be made to contact you if your email returns as undeliverable.
• Only one application is needed for this recruitment.
• Once an application has been submitted, it cannot be modified.
• To add information or change an answer to a question, you must submit a new application.
• If you submit multiple applications, only the most recent application will be considered.

This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature and not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The specific tasks/duties may vary based on position assignment and as determined by the Town of Queen Creek.

Examples of Duties

• Protects life and property through emergency incident response by performing firefighting and rescue incident scene activities, providing emergency medical care and transporting patients; may respond to emergency calls for specialized services such as hazardous materials, confined space rescue, extrication and technical rescue.
• Provides community services by presenting community education and/or school-based education programs, providing emergency medical standby and public relation services at Town special events, providing a variety of non-emergency services including vehicle lockouts and smoke detector checks, and conducting commercial fire safety inspections.
• Maintains the station, vehicles, and equipment and completes other duties by cleaning the house and grounds, ordering and utilizing cleaning and other supplies, preparing reports, processing paperwork, updating maps, and participating on teams.
• Provides emergency medical technician level assistance at injury or accident scenes involving basic life support functions.
• Participates in related training activities and instruction sessions; participates in drills and classes pertaining to medical services, fire suppression, rescue, street locations, hydraulics and fire inspections.
• Assists in overhauling, salvage and clean-up operations.
• Participates in health/wellness and physical conditioning programs; completes incident response reporting and data entry.
• Exhibits a service orientation toward customers and maintains productive working relationships; works in a safe manner and reports unsafe activities and work conditions; follows and adheres to Town-wide safety policies and guidelines.
• Performs related work as assigned.

• Administers emergency medical care utilizing accepted guidelines of basic and advanced life support procedures in treating the sick and injured; examines victims and communicates physical assessment of findings to base hospital physician.
• Operates a variety of medical equipment; completes patient encounter forms and hospital related reporting, completing incident response data entry, and finalizing various maintenance logs and request forms.

Typical Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent;
• At least 18 years of age at the time of application;
• A valid driver’s license;
• Arizona recognized EMT or Paramedic certification at the time of job offer;
• Valid CPAT provided by an IAFF/IAFC licensee at time of job offer.

• Driver's License;
• EMT or Paramedic License;
• Maintain all certifications/licenses required at job entry.

• Principles, practices and procedures of modern firefighting;
• Purpose, operation and maintenance of firefighting vehicles, equipment and apparatus;
• Applicable policies, rules, and standard operating procedures;
• Fire prevention principles and practices;
• Emergency Medical Technician basic life support procedures and paramedic support procedures, if assigned;
• Standard office equipment including the computer and programs relevant to the performance of applicable duties and responsibilities;
• Principles and practices of safe motor vehicles operation and maintenance;
• The Town of Queen Creek street and road network and physical layout.

• Solving problems and making sound decisions;
• Using computers and related software applications;
• Performing basic mathematical calculations;
• Basic writing abilities to include patient encounter forms, incident reports, daily activity/shift reports, and other professional correspondence;
• Operation and care of fire apparatus and equipment;
• Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and other interested parties sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

The following is a list of employment benefits offered by the Town of Queen Creek to full-time employees. The list is for informational purposes only. It does not create or connote any contractual rights or obligations. Additional details will be provided upon hire and are available in the Town of Queen Creek Employee Handbook.

Vacation Leave

Vacation leave will be accrued at 5.17 hours biweekly (134.42 hours per year). Accrual rate increases in 5 year increments. Vacation leave may be used after 6 months from hire date.

Sick Leave

Sick leave will be accrued at 5.17 hours biweekly (134.42 hours per year). Sick leave may be used as accrued.

Holiday Leave

Holiday leave will be paid at 11.2 hours whether the employee works the holiday or not. There are 9 recognized holidays.

Floating Holiday Leave

One floating holiday per year will be paid at 24 hours. The floating holiday is accrued each calendar year and may be used at any time, with supervisor approval.

The Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) contribution rates for the employee are set by statute.

Major Benefits for Full-Time Employees
(Employees choose the benefits that best meet their needs).

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Pre-tax unreimbursed medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Short-term and Long-term disability insurance for the employee
Town-paid basic life insurance
Optional employee-paid employee and dependent supplemental life insurance
Commuter life insurance for business travel and travel to and from work
Optional Deferred compensation plan (457)
Optional enrollment in LifeLock Identity Protection Program
Employee assistance program; offers confidential individual/family marriage, legal and financial counseling
Training opportunities and continuing education opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for pre-approved programs
Direct deposit of paychecks
Wellness Programs with incentives