Phoenix Fire Department Hiring Process
1. Written Test
The recruit examination is a 100-question, multiple-choice test with a majority of the questions taken from a pretest study guide provided at the time of application. The test also includes reading comprehension and basic math questions. Applicants are NOT allowed to use the study guide when taking the written exam.
**Note: Additional Points Added to Applicants’ Composite Scores: MILITARY (5 points): Applicant must have a minimum of two years consecutive military service terminating with an Honorable Discharge.
2. Applicant Eligibility List
Applicants who successfully complete the written test will be placed on the eligibility list for
Firefighter Recruit by the City of Phoenix Personnel Department. When the list is certified, it will be forwarded to the Fire Department. The Fire Department uses the eligible list to invite applicants for job interviews. For address and other important info. changes please use the following email address recruitment.pfd@phoenix.gov .
3. Oral Board Interview
The City of Phoenix Fire Department conducts two rounds of oral interviews. For the preliminary interview, candidates will receive an invitation letter giving you the date, time and location of your interview. You are allowed 20 minutes for your interview. You will be told in the letter to arrive approximately 30 minutes prior to your interview if you wish to review the questions prior to your interview. You will be allowed 15 minutes to review the questions. You will be provided with exit information when your interview is finished. The exit information will explain to you that you will receive a letter whether or not you will be continuing on to a final selection interview. If you are selected to continue on in the interview process, your letter will include the date, time and location of your final selection interview. You will be asked to provide proof of a current/valid EMT Certification (AZ State or National) and you must also bring proof of successful completion of a Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) from a licensed agency within 12 months. You are allowed 20 minutes for your interview. You will be told in the letter to arrive approximately 30 minutes prior to your interview if you wish to review the questions. You will be allowed 15 minutes to review the questions. At this time, those who have completed a final
selection interview will be placed on a hiring list. Those who are selected to continue on to the hiring process will get a phone call from the Fire Department Personnel Officer or his designee. In order to be hired and start the Academy (or a trainee position in the district offices) you must first pass a background check and a physical examination. If you are not selected for hiring at this time you will remain on the hiring list for possible hiring for other classes until the list expires.
