Firefighter (Recruit/Lateral)
About The Position
The City of Avondale's Fire and Medical Department is accepting applications for the position of Firefighter for the upcoming January 2027 Academy. This position protects life and property through emergency incident intervention and provides advanced life support emergency medical services. Conducts community service activities including community education, commercial inspection, and code enforcement. Ensures readiness through the facility, apparatus, equipment, and personal maintenance. Performs general administrative functions and completes special projects or tasks that further the Avondale Fire and Medical Department's mission.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- A High School Diploma or GED equivalency is required.
- A valid Arizona Driver's License is required at the time of hire.
- 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.
- Valid CPAT (Candidate Physical Abilities Test)
- Valid NTN FireTEAM Exam
Nice To Haves
- A valid Arizona State or National Registry Paramedic Certification is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Protects life and property through emergency incident response; responds to and mitigates emergency 911 calls; performs firefighting and rescue incident scene activities; provides emergency medical care and patient transport; and drives and operates fire apparatus in the absence of a Fire Engineer.
- Provides community services; represents community education and/or school-based education programs; provides emergency medical standby and public relations services at City special events; and provides a variety of non-emergency services including vehicle lockouts, smoke detector checks, and commercial fire safety inspections.
- Performs facility, apparatus, and equipment maintenance; performs routine vehicle inspections and minor vehicle maintenance; performs daily station cleaning and grounds maintenance; and conducts routine maintenance and inspection of a variety of emergency service equipment.
- Participates in scheduled skill-based training, medical and emergency service training, health and fitness training, and a variety of continuing education programs.
- Provides general administrative documentation for emergency calls, patient encounter forms, hospital reports, incident response data entry, and various maintenance logs and request forms.
Benefits
- Compensation at the applicable specialty pay rate for certifications such as paramedic and technical rescue.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
