FIREFIGHTER RECRUIT

The Surprise Fire-Medical Department is a growing team of full-time paid professional firefighters, serving the fire suppression and emergency medical needs of more than 160,000 residents. Qualified applicants will be provided with testing information via email following the closing date of the application period. To learn more about the Firefighter Recruit recruitment process, visit the FAQ pageFor additional information, visit: www. surpriseaz. gov/firerecruitSummaryUpon graduation from the Fire Academy, Recruits will promote to the position of FIREFIGHTER (click the Firefighter link for full position description and salary information).

Firefighters will control and extinguish fires, respond to fire alarms and other emergency calls, protect life and property, and maintain equipment as an employee of the City. EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCEMust be at least 18 years of age at the time of hireMust have High School Diploma or G. E. D.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSMust have at the time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Arizona driver licensePossession of a current Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) at the time of applicationPossession of a current CPR certification at the time of hirePossession of a current Arizona EMT (EMTP, EMTB) certification at the time of hireSELECTION PROCESSApplicants whose education, training, and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview and assessment process. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:

FingerprintingCriminal Background screening Drug ScreenE-Verify39 Month Motor Vehicle Department Records CheckMedical EvaluationOffice of Inspector General (OIG) List of Excluded Individual/Entities (LEIE) screeningTo view the full job description, including work environment and physical demands, click HEREThe City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.