Firefighter Recruit

Salary

$29.55 Hourly

Location

Goodyear, AZ

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

FY2600613

Division

FD-Operations Division

Department

Fire Department

Opening Date

12/15/2025

Closing Date

1/12/2026 5:00 PM Arizona

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Job Description Summary

The City of Goodyear is currently recruiting for the position of Recruit Firefighter.

Recruit Firefighters will attend a regional fire academy where they will learn, practice, and be evaluated on the essential duties required of a Firefighter. This comprehensive training program prepares new recruits for the physical, technical, and interpersonal demands of the profession.

During the academy, Recruit Firefighters receive instruction and hands-on experience in:

• Firefighting tactics and operational procedures
• Emergency medical services
• Fire code enforcement and fire prevention practices
• Rescue and salvage operations
• Public education and community engagement
• Physical fitness and wellness
• Additional specialized topics essential to fire service operations
  
  

Upon successful completion of the regional fire academy, recruits are promoted to the classification of Firefighter and assigned to operational shifts within the Goodyear Fire Department.

Compensation

• Recruit Pay: $29.55/hour
• Based on a 40-hour workweek during the 14-week fire academy.
• Post-Academy Pay: $23.03/hour
• Based on a 56-hour workweek after promotion to Firefighter.
• The Firefighter day-rate structure is calculated using 3,054 annual hours, with the formula:
  
  

Day Rate = Staff Hourly Wage × (3,054 ÷ 2,080)

This calculation ensures consistent compensation alignment between 40-hour and 56-hour positions.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications at the time of application:

• 18 years of age
• Valid driver’s license
• High School Diploma or GED
• Current Arizona State Certified Emergency Medical Care Technician (EMCT) or Paramedic
• If applying from out of state: Applicants must hold an active National Registered EMT or Paramedic (NREMT) certification and obtain Arizona EMCT or Paramedic certification through the reciprocity process prior to official hire date. Proof of an active NREMT certification must be uploaded with the application.
• Current CPAT completed within the last year (January 12, 2025 – January 12, 2026)
• Exception: Full-time firefighters currently employed by a Phoenix Automatic-Aid consortium fire department who attended a regionally accredited training academy are not required to complete a CPAT test.
• Public Safety Answers written test and virtual interview
• Completed through Public Safety Answers and must be submitted prior to the application deadline.
  

Public Safety Answers Requirements

• The Goodyear Fire Department uses Public Safety Answers for the written examination and virtual interview components.
• Both must be completed before applications close on January 12, 2026.
• To schedule your exam, click on the following link: https://www.publicsafetyanswers.com/goodyear
  
  

Examination Process

The full examination process for the Recruit Firefighter position includes:

• Public Safety Answers written exam
• Public Safety Answers virtual interview
• Practical evaluation
• In-person interview
• Background investigation
• Psychological examination
• Medical examination
  
  

Hiring Process Requirements

To be considered, applicants must complete the following no later than January 12, 2026 at 1700:

• Submit an application with the City of Goodyear.
• Submit an application with Public Safety Answers.
• Complete the Public Safety Answers written test.
• Record and submit virtual interview responses through Public Safety Answers.\
• Applicants who successfully pass the initial stages will be invited to participate in the Recruit Firefighter Assessment.
  
  

Recruit Firefighter Assessment

• Mandatory Orientation – February 6, 2026 (1700–2100)
• Hands-On Assessment Day – February 7 or 8, 2026 (full-day session)
• Active participation in all assessment components is required.
• Candidates who advance beyond the assessment will be scheduled for a final interview with the Fire Chief.
  
  

The ideal candidate for the firefighter recruit position demonstrates commitment, integrity, and dedication to service. Candidates should have a passion for serving the community, embody the values of courage, compassion, and professionalism, and thrive in team environments that rely on unity and cooperation. They should be focused on excellence and prepared to undergo rigorous training and development to ensure readiness to respond to emergencies and protect lives and property.

At the City of Goodyear, employees are valued as the organization’s greatest asset. Recruits will join a dedicated team committed to learning, growth, employee development, and career building. Successful employees embody the city’s six core values: integrity, initiative, empathy, optimism, innovation, and adaptability.

Adaptability - Integrity - Initiative - Empathy - Optimism – Innovation

Only a limited number of the most qualified applicants meeting the City's requirements will be invited for an interview. All communication regarding application status and interview notifications will be sent via email- please monitor your junk/spam email for communication as it will come from a system generated source.

Essential Functions

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following functions do not identify all duties performed by the incumbent. Other duties and responsibilities will be performed as assigned.

• Responds to emergency calls and performs emergency medical service by responding to emergency fire calls, using various equipment and gear for fire suppression and control, searching for and rescuing occupants, ventilating structure, salvaging contents, applying water and chemicals to fires, and administering medications and IVs to injured persons.
• Responds to non-emergency calls by performing snake removal, replacing smoke detector batteries, assisting invalids, and checking hydrants.
• Educates the public and enforces fire code by inspecting buildings and property, investigating complaints, participating in fire drills, conducting tours of station, and making school presentations.
• Maintains the station, vehicles, and equipment and completes other duties by cleaning the house and grounds, testing station generator, cleaning supplies, preparing reports, ordering supplies, processing paperwork, updating maps, participating on teams and conducting reserve firefighter training.
  
  

12 Month Objectives

• Successfully complete firefighter recruit training at an accredited regional fire academy
• Obtain Firefighter I & II certification through the Arizona Center for Fire Service Excellence
• Obtain Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations certification through the Arizona Center for Fire Service Excellence
• Successfully pass 9-month evaluations
• Successfully complete the Trial Period Firefighter Task Book
• Attend Goodyear’s Employee Orientation
  
  

The City of Goodyear offers a highly competitive benefits package including:

• Vacation Leave: 56-hour accrual rate 6.65 per pay period, increasing with longevity. Goodyear offers an enhanced vacation benefit of recognizing total years of service under all Arizona public retirement systems for accruing vacation. Vacation leave accruals are front-loaded for first year of service in the first pay period and available for immediate use, per Memorandum of Understanding.
• Sick Leave: 56-hour accrual rate of 5.18 per pay period. Sick leave accruals are front loaded for the first year of service in the first pay period and available for immediate use, Per Memorandum of Understanding.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year, including one floating holiday the first full pay period of January
• Local Days: 48 hours per fiscal year
• Health Insurance: Three health plans available to select from at a group rate
• Dental Insurance: Two dental plans available to select from at a group rate
• Vision Insurance: Available at a group rate
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Health Care and Dependent Care accounts available
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance: City-paid coverage
• Life Insurance: City-paid insurance valued at twice the annual salary ($400,000 maximum); additional life insurance for self and/or dependent is available at employee's cost
• Uniform allowance $370 per quarter
• Longevity pay beginning at year six
• Tuition Assistance: $5,250 per calendar year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite wellness center/clinic
• Access to the Goodyear Recreation Center
• Robust employee well-being program
• Free identify theft monitoring and protection with Aura
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan: 2% city match (employee contributes 1.25%)
• Fire post-retirement health savings trust: $35 city contribution (employee contributes $15 per pay period)
• Retirement: Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) includes city-paid cancer benefit
  
  

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Are you at least 18 years of age?

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• No
  
  

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you have a current Arizona State Certified Emergency Medical Care Technician (EMCT) or Paramedic?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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I understand that if I currently possess a National Registry EMT certification and am applying from out of state, I must obtain Arizona EMT certification prior to my start date. I also acknowledge that failure to obtain this certification will result in the rescission of my job offer.

• I understand
• I do not understand
  
  

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Have you successfully passed the CPAT within the last year (January 12, 2025 – January 12, 2026)? A CPATs outside of the aforementioned timeline will not be acceptable.

• I have successfully passed the CPAT within the last year (January 12, 2025 – January 12, 2026)
• I have not successfully passed the CPAT within the last year (January 12, 2025 – January 12, 2026)
  
  

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Please Provide The Date Of Your Last CPAT

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Are you a current full-time firefighter for a Phoenix Automatic-Aid Consortium Fire Department and have you attended a regionally accredited training academy?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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I understand that I must attach the following documents: a copy of my current State of AZ EMCT, Paramedic certification, OR National Registry Paramedic/EMT certification, a copy of my current CPAT, and a copy of my valid driver's license. I understand that failure to do this will result in my application being rejected.

• I understand
• I do not understand
  
  

10

I understand that to complete the application process for the Recruit Firefighter position, I must complete the written exam with Public Safety Answers and conduct a video interview as instructed in the job posting or my application will be rejected.

• I understand
• I do not understand
  
  

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Employer City of Goodyear

Address 1900 N. Civic Square

Goodyear, Arizona, 85395

Website http://www.goodyearaz.gov