In order to be a hired as a Phoenix Firefighter you must have your Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).  Please click here to go to the Arizona Department of Health Services website to see a complete list of EMT classes being offered in the state.  Also contact one of the five colleges above for thier next emt class.  The EMT class is listed as EMT104 (8 credits). 
*Please note the following

• EMT 104 is only offered 3 times a year.
• Enrollment is limited and enroll early there is always a waiting list.
• In order to enroll for EMT104 you will need to have a physical, CPR certification, and some other minor prerequisites.  Please contact the local college for their prerequisites. 
• When the class concludes you will still need to take the EMT National Registry test to become certified as a Arizona State approved EMT. This certification is required to be a Phoenix Firefighter not the class but the class is required to take the National Registry test.

A Valid CPR card is required to be an EMT.  There are many companies, people, & colleges that offer CPR certification but please note that not all are valid.  We recommend that you get an:

• American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers Certification

or

• Red Cross CPR/AED Professional Rescuer

The following organizations offer CPR certification:

*If you have already taken a CPR class that isn’t American Heart Healthcare provider or Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer contact the college that you will be taking your EMT to see if it qualifies.