Firefighter Recruit

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Firefighter Recruit

Prescott Fire Department

This position requires the following minimum requirements:

• 18 years of age at the time of application
• Valid Driver's License
• High School Diploma or GED
• Current Arizona State or Nationally Registered Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic. (Card must be uploaded in application for acceptance. Class completion certificates will not be accepted.)
• A current Candidate CPAT (December 11, 2025 - December 11, 2026) (Proof must be uploaded in application for acceptance.)
• Successful completion of City of Prescott sponsored recruit academy. Recruits receive full pay and benefits during the academy.

Selected applicants must pass as a condition of employment:

• Department's approved physical. Must meet NFPA 1582 standards for medical and physical fitness.
• Drug screening
• Motor vehicle records check
• Criminal background screening
• Public safety specific psychological evaluation

• Responds to emergency calls and performs emergency medical service by using various equipment and gear for fire suppression and control, searching for and rescuing occupants, ventilating structures, salvaging contents, extinguishing fires, and providing emergency medical services. Responds to non-emergency calls and public service activities.
• Performs other activities including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment.
• Performs emergency first aid and other emergency aid tasks.
• Participates in regular training, drills, and classes related to all aspects of emergency response and mitigation.
• Participates in all aspects of fire prevention and inspections.
• Maintains fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities.
• Work includes significant public contact, including presenting public education programs in the community.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of professional firefighting methods, practices, procedures.
• Knowledge of fire suppression and prevention methods, fire behavior and fire chemistry.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, techniques, and practices of hazardous material control/clean-up.
• Knowledge of streets, addresses, geographical locations, and water systems throughout the city.
• Knowledge of the use and purpose of a variety of specialized equipment, tools, and apparatus used in fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical, hazardous materials, and technical rescue situations.
• Knowledge of principles of fluid hydraulics and maintaining nozzle pressure; proper documentation practices for medical emergency supplies, equipment, and apparatus.
• Knowledge of duties and responsibilities of firefighters on shift.
• Knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics, and repair of all equipment.
• Knowledge of first aid, CPR and other basic and/or advanced emergency medical care techniques and methods.
• Knowledge of trauma and medical emergencies.
• Knowledge of drug administration and drug calculations.
• Skill in responding rapidly and appropriately to emergency situations.
• Skill in operating fire apparatus, pumps, and related equipment used in fire suppression operations.
• Skill in applying emergency medical assistance, including CPR and first aid; performing strenuous work under adverse conditions for an extended period.
• Skill in the safe and proper operation of equipment and tools.
• Skill in remaining calm under adverse conditions, making sound judgments concerning life and property under pressure.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with business owners/managers, other Fire department staff, and the public.
• Ability to sufficiently meet NFPA 1001 and 1582 standards.
• Ability to perform duties effectively and safely, operate required vehicles, equipment, and machines.
• Ability to read handwritten and typewritten material.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively in person, over the radio, and telephone.

Application Process:

• Applications are open from November 2, 2026, through December 11, 2026.
• Applications can be filled out online at https://cityofprescott.applicantpro.com/jobs/
• Proof of EMT certifications and CPAT certifications must be uploaded in application, or your application will not be considered.

Written Exam and Video Interview:

• The City of Prescott Fire Department will be utilizing Public Safety Answers for the written portion of the exam and initial virtual interview. Applications will be reviewed weekly as they come in, and a link will be sent to qualified applicants to complete the online exam.
• The deadline to submit the online examination and video interview upload is December 18, 2026.
• Please contact the City of Prescott Human Resources Department with questions.
• Testing reviewed and notification of oral board invitation December 24, 2026.

Interview Process:

• Candidates selected during the written and virtual interview portion will be invited to an in-person interview during the week of January 4, 2027.
• Candidates selected during the in-person interview will be invited to a Final Fire Chief's Interview. Interviews will be held the week of January 11, 2027.

New hire academy:

• Candidates selected for hiring will attend a 16-week academy starting March 8, 2027.
• As a condition of employment, successful completion of the academy is required; candidates must pass and receive the following certifications provided in the academy. If the candidate is already certified, they will not need to take the state testing. The candidate will still be required to take the training and fully participate during the academy. Please reach out to City of Prescott HR to learn more about the reciprocity of certification requirements.
  • Arizona Firefighter I & II certification. If you currently have this certification, it must be through a state, federal, or accredited agency (EX: AZ, IFSAC, DOD OR PRO BOARD)
  • Arizona Hazardous Materials for 1st Responders certification. If you currently have this certification, it must be through a state, federal, or accredited agency (EX: AZ, IFSAC, DOD OR PRO BOARD)
  • NWCG Basic Wildland Firefighter

The ideal candidate for the firefighter recruit position brings a deep sense of commitment, integrity, and dedication to service, and must be able to embody the Prescott Fire Departments 8 rules of engagements.

• BUILD TRUST - Building mutual trust is our highest priority work product. 
  • Talk about concepts and ideas, not people - do not gossip, and don't tolerate it in your vicinity and look out for and advocate for each other - Assume good intent. 
  • Encourage consistency and predictability - across shifts, companies, and workgroups, in our schedules and work product. 
  • Follow the "Fireground Rules" of team engagement: 
    • Perform a 360 - see the other person's perspective
    • Don't walk past a tangled hose - if you see it, solve it
    • Establish a water supply - never let the person in the "fight" fail
    • Coordinate and communicate.

• HAVE OWNERSHIP - What's my part in this, and how can I help own the result? 
  • Replace blaming "he, she, they, them, someone" with owning the position of "me and I."  
  • Be accountable, have pride, and own the occasional failures, together. 
  • Protect our department's brand and reputation - both on and off duty. 
• RESPECT YOURSELF AND EACH OTHER - Respect for the individual makes the group stronger.
  • Encourage and respect our differences - they are key to effectiveness and feeling valued. 
  • Learn each other's limitations and preferences - and adjust your effort. 
  • Have humility - check your ego at the door.  
  • Take care of yourself mentally and physically and protect each other's time with family and friends.  
• COLLABORATE AS IF OUR LIVES DEPEND ON IT - Because they do 
  • Find the win for the team. 
  • State limitations - then solve the problem. 
• HAVE FUN - Creativity and fun produce better results: 
  • Be flexible and adapt yourself, the rules, and the approach to the situation. 
  • Have fun at work - but not at someone's expense. 
  • Be willing to fail while stretching for the organization and support each other when we do. 
• WORK WITH INTEGRITY - By "Following": 
  • Follow through on your commitments and renegotiate when unable to do so. 
  • Follow the policies, rules, and guidelines and discuss sticking points as a team. 
  • Follow established process - Integrity and process matter. 
  • Follow directions by understanding intent - If unclear, ask.  
  • Conduct yourself with character and integrity. 
• LEAD THE CHANGE - Model expected behaviors and be the first to step up. 
  • Find innovative solutions informed by our past, build and renew tradition, and lead the organization into the future - be a change agent. 
  • Walk with each other - don't force.
• LIVE IN THE PRESENT - Build the new structure and norms - together. 
  • "It's comforting to live in the past, but by doing so, I rob myself of everything that's yet to come." 
  • Enjoy the journey - we have a privileged career that we share with the community and each other.  
  • Celebrate our individual and collective success and wins - both big and small.  

City of Prescott employees should seek to uphold the City's core beliefs throughout their day-to-day business and with every customer they come in contact with, both internal and external. Our core beliefs are: Acting with Integrity, Working as a Team, Being Accountable, Practicing Innovative Problem Solving, Take Pride in Excellent Results, Focusing on Our Community and Being Nice.

City of Prescott Contact Information

201 N. Montezuma Street, Suite 207

Prescott, AZ 86301

Email: hr@prescott-az.gov

Website: www.prescott-az.gov

Phone: 928-777-1410 / Fax: 928-832-1222

MAJOR BENEFITS FOR FULL-TIME 56 HOUR REGULAR EMPLOYEES: 280 hours paid time off annually; Ten paid holidays and one floating holiday; Employee Health and Life Insurance; Short Term Disability; Long Term Disability and Retirement benefits; PROBATION: An established probationary period must be satisfactorily served by each employee. NOTE: When advised, reasonable accommodation will be made for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the selection process. In accordance with A.R.S. 23 - 493, this position has been identified as "Safety Sensitive". The City of Prescott is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.