Firefighter (Recruit/Lateral)

About this role

<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>The City of Avondale's Fire and Medical Department is accepting applications for the position of Firefighter for the upcoming January 2027 Academy.</strong></p><p style="text-align: center;"><em>Please carefully review the entire job bulletin for complete instructions on how to apply. All steps must be completed to be considered.</em></p><br><strong><u>Application/Testing Process:</u></strong><br><strong>1.</strong> Please submit your application by <strong>Sunday, August 16, 2026</strong>. Before submitting, please ensure the following are included in your application:<ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li id="isPasted"><strong>Attach&nbsp;</strong>your valid CPAT in the Attachments section of the online application if you already possess one. Information on how to take the CPAT during the testing window can be found in Step 2.</li><li id="isPasted"><strong>Attach&nbsp;</strong>your valid Arizona State or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification in the Attachments section of the online application.</li><li id="isPasted"><strong>Attach&nbsp;</strong>your valid Paramedic Certification in the Attachments section of the onl

Requirements

<p><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0;"><u>Interested candidates must meet the following criteria:</u></strong></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li><p><span style="color:inherit; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;" id="isPasted">Must be at least 18 years of age.</span></p></li><li><p>A High School Diploma or GED equivalency is required.</p></li><li><p>A valid Arizona Driver's License is required at the time of hire.&nbsp;</p></li><li><p>A current Arizona State or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification is required. Arizona State Certification must be obtained within six months of hire.&nbsp;</p></li></ul><br><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: lef