Career guide · Arizona
How to Become a Female Firefighter in Arizona
24 active openings· pay $48k–$258k/yr
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See exactly where you stand against CPAT standards before you apply. Built for women, scored against real numbers.
Get your free Firefighter readiness assessmentArizona Firefighter requirements
The core documents and certifications most Arizona departments expect from firefighter candidates:
- ✓Valid driver's license
- ✓Birth certificate or passport
- ✓High school diploma / GED
- ✓EMT-Basic certification
- ✓CPR / BLS certification
- ✓CPAT completion certificate
- ✓Firefighter I certification
- ✓Firefighter II certification
- ✓Physical exam clearance letter
- ✓Background check authorization
CPAT fitness standards
Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) benchmarks. Women pass these at high rates when they train to them specifically — here are the minimum and target numbers:
| Event | Minimum | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Push-Ups | 25 reps | 40 reps |
| Pull-Ups | 3 reps | 8 reps |
| Sit-Ups (1 min) | 25 reps | 40 reps |
| 1.5-Mile Run | 15:30 | 13:00 |
| Stair Climb (Step Mill Hold) | 200 sec | 170 sec |
| Victim Drag (165 lbs, 35 ft) | 35 sec | 25 sec |
Take the free assessment → to see your gap on each event.
The Arizona hiring process
Insight from tracked Arizona departments like Phoenix Fire Department.
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Where Arizona candidates fall short
4 common failure points and 4 insider tips for Arizona departments are inside the app. Unlock the full hiring intel →
Open firefighter jobs in Arizona
24 live openings, updated weekly from official agency boards.
Wildland Firefighter (Prevention)
Department of Agriculture · Springerville, Arizona, AZ
Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Prevention)
Department of Agriculture · Camp Verde, Arizona, AZ
Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Interagency Hotshot Crew)
Department of Agriculture · Flagstaff, Arizona, AZ
Wildland Firefighter (Fire, Fuels, and/or Aviation Management Training)
Department of Agriculture · Mesa, Arizona, AZ
Wildland Firefighter Fire Management Officer (DZAFMO High Complexity)
Department of Agriculture · Douglas, Arizona, AZ
Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Interagency Hotshot Crew Superintendent)
Department of Agriculture · Flagstaff, Arizona, AZ
Lead Wildland Firefighter (Hotshot/Handcrew)
Department of Agriculture · Alpine, Arizona, AZ
Lead Wildland Firefighter (Helitack)
Department of Agriculture · Hereford, Arizona, AZ
Wildland Firefighter (Fuels Specialist)
Department of Agriculture · Camp Verde, Arizona, AZ
Wildland Firefighter (Fuels Specialist)
Department of Agriculture · Douglas, Arizona, AZ
Wildland Firefighter (Fire Dozer Operator)
Department of Agriculture · Flagstaff, Arizona, AZ
Lead Wildland Firefighter (IHC Squad Leader)
Department of Agriculture · Flagstaff, Arizona, AZ
Wildland Firefighter (Airtanker Base Manager)
Department of Agriculture · Hereford, Arizona, AZ
Wildland Firefighter (Airtanker Base Ramp Manager)
Department of Agriculture · Hereford, Arizona, AZ
Wildland Firefighter (Airtanker Base Manager)
Department of Agriculture · Hereford, Arizona, AZ
Wildland Firefighter (Lead)
Department of the Interior · Sierra Vista, Arizona, AZ
Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Fire Helicopter Crew Supervisor)
Department of the Interior · Grand Canyon, Arizona, AZ
Fire Chief
(H200)Mesa Fire & Medical · PO Box 1466, AZ
Fire Chief
(H200)Mesa Fire & Medical · PO Box 1466, AZ
Fire Chief
(H200)Mesa Fire & Medical · PO Box 1466, AZ
Supervisory Wildland Firefighter
Department of the Interior · Grand Canyon, Arizona, AZ
Supervisory Wildland Firefighter (Engine Captain)
Department of the Interior · Safford, Arizona, AZ
FIREFIGHTER
Department of the Navy · Yuma, Arizona, AZ
FIREFIGHTER
Department of the Navy · Yuma, Arizona, AZ
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