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EMT
EMT Special Operations
Paramedic
Paramedic Special Operations

Starting

$41,916

Starting

$45,588

Starting

$53,676

Starting

$56,244

Max

$59,316

Max

$61,884

Max

$65,364

Max

$67,932

EMT
EMT Special Operations
Paramedic
Paramedic Special Operations

Starting

$59,052

Starting

$64,704

Starting

$66,108

Starting

$68,676

Max

$65,076

Max

$67,656

Max

$69,060

Max

$71,628

EMT
EMT Special Operations
Paramedic
Paramedic Special Operations

Starting

$65,388

Starting

$67,956

Starting

$69,360

Starting

$71,928

Max

$71,808

Max

$74,376

Max

$75,792

Max

$78,360

Battalion Chief
Deputy Chief
Assistant Chief
Fire Chief

Starting pay depends on years experience

Max

$100,392

Max

$116,244

Max

$148,896

Max

$181,428

*Special Operations – Technical Rescue Team, Hazardous Materials Team, Airport Rescue Firefighting (ARFF)
**Bilingual Translation (Spanish/English) -

BENEFITS
Health/dental insurance –
Life insurance -
Longevity Pay
15 vacation days/year
15 sick leave days/year
11 Paid holidays/year
Tuition Reimbursement Program – Take a class get reimbursed for tuition and fees
Uniform Allowance – We have our uniform store and you are given $625 annually to spend.

Deferred compensation – City contributes 6% of your salary per year
Drop Program -

Public Safety Retirement – Retire at 20 years get 50% Retire at 32 years get 80% of your annual salary every year for the rest of your life.

OTHER GREAT BENEFITS
Gyms at every fire station
Annual Physical  
Schedule – 24 hours on 48 hours off. 
Be part of the Phoenix Firefighters Union Local 493
Shift trades.  Work for someone on a different shift then you can bank that time so you have a free shift off in the future. 
Overtime Opportunities – Every day there are overtime opportunities.
Friends Helping Friends
Health Center
Nutritionist 

Want more information? (602) 534-FIRE or recruitment.pfd@phoenix.gov


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