What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Fighter Assignment Trainee position at City of Tucson?
Posting Close Date:
Applicants must submit their completed application by 01-31-2026 at 11:59 p.m. MST
Application and Special Instructions
As part of the application process, all applicants are required to submit a chronological resume at the time of the application. Applications that do not include a resume by the recruitment closing date will be considered incomplete and will not receive further consideration.Posting will open on January 2, 2026 and close on January 31, 2026.
Save the dates:
CPAT Orientation will commence on January 10, 2026 and January 17, 2026.
CPAT practices by invite only will occur between February 13, 2026 - March 15, 2026.
CPAT final will occur between March 20, 2026 - March 22, 2026.
Intern Orientation by invite only will be sent to all who passed CPAT by March 23, 2026.
Intern Orientation dates will occur on April 11, 2026 - April 12, 2026 and April 18, 2026 - April 19, 2026.
Hiring interviews by invite only will be in May 2026.
Final offers will be sent in June 2026.
The Academy will begin in July 2026.
If selected for the position you will be subject to a background check, fingerprints, psychological exam, and medical evaluation.
If you have any questions please contact Tucson Fire Department Human Resources at TFDHR_Payroll@tucsonaz.gov or 520-791-4758
ABOUT THIS JOB
Duties and Responsibilities
This classification may include any of the listed duties, knowledge, skills, or other characteristics. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on department needs.
- Learns fire suppression and emergency medical response concepts and techniques such as using specialized equipment to contain hazards, fire behaviors, and classroom instruction.
- Performs regular drills to learn and maintain fire suppression skills.
- Learns concepts and techniques in patient assessment and the provision of emergency medical care through classroom instruction and scenario-based training.
- Participates in emergency call responses and learns to combat, extinguish, and prevent fires.
- Maintains and restores apparatus and/ or emergency equipment/ supplies before and after use.
- Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.
All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High school diploma or equivalentWork Experience: No experience
License Requirements: None
Equivalency: Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
POSITION DETAILS
Job Profile
J6400 - Fire Fighter Assignment Trainee
To view the full job profile including classification specifications and physical demands click
https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Tucson-Talent
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Compensation Grade
G400
Hourly Range
$20.83 - 20.83 USD
The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Position Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Department
Fire Department
Department Link
https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Fire
Background Check: This position has been designated to require a criminal background check. The City of Tucson is a Second Chance Employer.
ABOUT US
Benefits: The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings. With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours. You can learn more about our benefits at
https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefit-Snapshot.
Citizenship: The City of Tucson employs only U.S. Citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. Citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Status. The City of Tucson does not offer visa sponsorship.
City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the City of Tucson's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney General's Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD).
The City of Tucson is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities or who require religious accommodation; please contact Human Resources at
EmployeeLeaves@tucsonaz.gov
or 520-791-2619.
Recruiter Name
Krista Fluitt (202749)
Recruiter Email
TFDHR_Payroll@tucsonaz.gov
For Human Resources general questions please contact 520-791-4241.
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