IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING 2008 Testing Information:

1) Application Period:  February 25 - 29, 2008   - This week ONLY!!!!!  Applications can be picked up at the City of Phoenix Personal Office at:

135 N. 2nd Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Main Number: 602-534-3467
or
downloaded at www.phoenix.gov/fire

2) Written Test: April 7, 2008   -  This day ONLY  !!!! You must have your application you picked up during the week of February 25th-29th 2008.  The Written test will be held the Phoenix Convention Center in Downtown Phoenix.

Also do you have your EMT certification yet? If not click here.

2008 Recruitment Packet in PDF (click here)

Changes to the 2008 Firefighter Recruit process

The City of Phoenix has made several notable changes to the Firefighter Recruit recruitment process. Please review the following list of changes and key requirements in order to prepare for the process:

• Hiring process change – All applicants who pass the written exam will be placed on the eligible-to-hire list.  The City of Phoenix will not be conducting a CPAT. The Fire Department uses the eligible list to invite applicants for the oral board interview process. The City of Phoenix Fire Department conducts two rounds of oral interviews: a preliminary interview, and a final selection interview. If you pass the preliminary interview, you will be invited to continue on in the process and be scheduled for a final selection interview.

• Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) -   Proof of successful completion of a Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) from a licensed agency (local community college, private testing agency, etc.) within 12 months is required at the scheduled date of your final selection interview.

  To learn more about registering for a CPAT course or scheduling to take the CPAT test at one of Phoenix’s local community colleges, please visit the following websites:

  • Glendale Community College: 623-845-3441 (Monte Egherman) http://www.gc.maricopa.edu/fsc/advisement_registration.htm
  • Mesa Community College: 480-461-6307 (Tina Anderson) http://www.mc.maricopa.edu/dept/d12/fsc/cpat/
  • Paradise Valley Community College: 602-787-7000 (Megan Hanks) http://www2.pvc.maricopa.edu/fire/cpatinfo.html
  • Phoenix College: 602-285-7526 (Dennis Dodt) http://www.pc.maricopa.edu/index.php?page=29&subpage=613&sublink=617

• Emergency Medical Technician Certification (EMT)  - Proof of Valid certification as an Emergency      Medical Technician (EMT) with the state of Arizona or National Registry is required at the scheduled      date of your final selection interview.  
This course is offered at most local community colleges. To locate a class for EMT you can visit the Arizona Department of Health Services web site at: http://www.hs.state.az.us/bems/courses.htm .

• Medical Examination - Candidates must complete and pass a medical examination.  This examination includes a cardiovascular fitness component that must be passed with a Tier 2 grading or better. You can refer to the following website for information on the Tier 4 Program at: www.phoenixfirehealth.com.  You can refer to the CPAT Candidate Preparation Guide for more information on cardiovascular fitness and conditioning. This document is available for download at www.joinpfd.com.

Welcome to the Phoenix Fire Department Firefighter Recruitment Webpage this page has been set-up this to make thetesting process more understandable and helpful for you.  The Phoenix Fire Department is always looking for interested and qualified individuals and we look forward to seeing you apply with us.

Last year alone the men and women of the Phoenix Fire Department responded to over 150,000 emergencies while protecting the 5th largest city in the United States.

The next testing process is tentavely scheduled for early 2008. Please sign up for our interest card and newsletter so you can keep up to date on the latest information.

On the left hand you will notice some links
	About the Phoenix Fire Department – Gives you more helpful information about what we do and who we are.
	Guide to Get Hired – Is a step by step recommendation for you through the testing process.
	Qualifications – There are some qualifications the Phoenix Fire Department requires before you can test and be offered employment as a Phoenix Firefighter.
	Hiring Process – The hiring process can be a very confusing process if you have never applied with us before.  You must first understand the application process is conducted by the City of Phoenix Personnel office and only one test is conducted every year.
	Pay & Benefits – Gives you an overview of the great pay & benefits we have to offer you.
	FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) – Are questions commonly asked by individuals like you who want to know more about us and the testing process.
	Opportunities – There are many opportunities from Firefighter, Arson Investigator, Captain, Special Operations, and much much more.
	Personal Rewards – There are over 1600 Phoenix Firefighters some were professional athletes, lawyers, construction workers, & college students.  Learn about some of them why they wanted to a Phoenix Firefighter and why this is thier dream job.
	Mentor Program – There are 6 organization's that are comprised of Firefighters that donate their time to help potential fire fighter recruits like you  apply the necessary skills for all aspects of the recruitment process.   This page gets you in contact with them.
	Local EMT & Fire Science Classes – We highly recommend you take some preparatory classes to prepare yourself for a career with us. There are some classes required you must have before you are hired.
	CPAT Preparation – The candidate physical ability test (CPAT) is the physical for the Phoenix Fire Department.
	Academy Preparation – Learn more about The Phoenix Fire Department Training Academy and the requirments to pass.