Career guide · Arizona
How to Become a Female Firefighter in Arizona
14 active openings· pay $44k–$109k/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 | 240 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
14 live openings, updated weekly from agency boards and job aggregators.
Wildland Firefighter (Hotshot) (Seasonal) - Direct Hire Authority
Department of the Interior · Sierra Vista, Arizona, AZ
Firefighter - Paramedic
Capstone Fire Management · Tucson, AZ
Wildland Firefighter
Office of the Solicitor · Grand Canyon, AZ
Firefighter - Paramedic
Capstone Fire Management · Tucson, AZ
FORESTER
Arizona Department of Administration · Chino Valley, AZ
PARAMEDIC/FIREFIGHTER
City of Nogales · Nogales, AZ
Wildland Firefighter (Fuels Management)
National Interagency Fire Center · Safford, AZ
Fire Lieutenant
LG Energy Solution Arizona · San Tan Valley, AZ
Wildland Firefighter (Fuels Management)
Department of the Interior · Safford, Arizona, AZ
Wildland Firefighter (Hotshot) (Seasonal) - Direct Hire Authority
US Government Jobs · Sierra Vista, AZ
FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC, FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC TRAINEE, PARAMEDIC/FIREFIGHTER TRAINEE
Lake Havasu City · Lake Havasu City, AZ
Wildland Firefighter (Hotshot) (Seasonal) - Direct Hire Authority
Department of the Interior · Sierra Vista, Arizona, AZ
FIREFIGHTER/EMT
City of Nogales · Nogales, AZ
Fire Captain
Town of Gilbert · Gilbert, AZ
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