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Arizona Fire Departments |
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Location |
Stations |
Requirments |
Accept Reserves |
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East Phoenix |
4 |
Paramedic, Fire 1 & 2, & Wildland |
No |
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West Phoenix |
3 |
EMT, Fire 1 & 2, Wildland, & CPAT |
No |
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North Tucson |
2 |
EMT, Fire 1 & 2, & Wildland |
Yes |
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West Phoenix |
4 |
EMT, Fire 1 & 2, Wildland , & CPAT |
Yes |
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West Phoenix |
2 |
EMT, Fire 1 & 2, & Wildland |
Yes |
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Between Tucson & Phoenix |
3 |
EMT, Fire 1 & 2, & Wildland |
No |
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Southeast Phoenix |
7 |
EMT |
No |
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North Phoenix |
4 |
EMT, Fire 1 & 2, Wildland, & CPAT |
Yes |
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West Phoenix |
1 |
EMT, Fire 1 & 2, & Wildland |
Yes |
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Northern Arizona |
6 |
EMT |
No |
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Northeast Phoenix |
1 |
EMT, Fire 1 & 2, & Wildland |
No |
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South Phoenix |
3 |
EMT, Fire 1 & 2, & Wildland |
No |
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East Phoenix |
7 |
EMT |
No |
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West Phoenix |
9 |
EMT |
No |
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North Tucson |
4 |
EMT, Fire 1 & 2, & Wildland |
No |
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West Phoenix |
3 |
EMT, Fire 1 & 2, Wildland, & CPAT |
No |
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South Phoenix |
1 |
EMT, Fire 1 & 2, Wildland, & CPAT |
Yes |
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Western Arizona |
5 |
EMT, Fire 1 & 2, & Wildland |
No |
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East Phoenix |
17 |
EMT |
No |
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North Tucson |
8 |
EMT, Fire 1 & 2, & Wildland |
No |
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West Phoenix |
7 |
EMT, Fire 1 & 2, & CPAT |
No |
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Phoenix |
53 |
EMT |
No |
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Northern Arizona |
5 |
EMT, Fire 1 & 2, Wildland, & CPAT |
No |
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Northeast Phoenix |
1 |
EMT, Fire 1 & 2, Wildland, & CPAT |
No |
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State wide |
14 |
EMT, Fire 1 & 2, Wildland, & CPAT |
Yes |
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East Phoenix |
3 |
EMT, Fire 1 & 2, & Wildland |
No |
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East Phoenix |
13 |
EMT |
No |
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Northwest Phoenix |
3 |
EMT, Fire 1 & 2, Wildland, & CPAT |
No |
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Northwest Phoenix |
3 |
EMT, Fire 1 & 2, Wildland, & CPAT |
No |
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Northwest Phoenix |
4 |
EMT & CPAT |
No |
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East Phoenix |
6 |
EMT |
No |
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South Phoenix |
1 |
EMT, Fire 1 & 2, Wildland, & CPAT |
Yes |
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Tucson |
21 |
None |
No |
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Guide to Get Hired
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 Get a American Heart CPR card for Health care providers
This is usually a four hour to eight hour class. This certification is required by every fire department and required to be an EMT. PVCC offers it as EMT 101 or go to Phoenix CPR to see when the next class is.
 Get your EMT-Basic (B)
In order to be a Firefighter you must have your EMT-B. The EMT course is an 8 credit course and Paradise Valley C.C. offers this course click here for the next available class.
 Start taking some classes, get some certificates, or pursue a fire science degree.
FSC 101 Intro to Fire Service Selection - This class is designed to help you for the interview process.
FSC 134 Fitness & Conditioning/Firefighters – This class is designed have you pass the CPAT. You will run thru the CPAT, workout, and have help to enhance your diet.
Start pursuing a degree
 Start testing
It’s never to early to test or to late. There are over 168 fire stations in Maricopa County alone and that number is only going to grow since the Phoenix Metro area is the second fastest growing metropolitan in the United States.
 Get your Firefighter 1 & 2
The Fire 1 & 2 Academy is a great way to gain experience as a Firefighter. The academy exposes you to live burns, vehicle extrication, and much more.
 Network
Just like in any other job you will need to build a reputation and get to know more about your future employer. Here are some ways to help with that:
- Volunteer with the Union
- Contact the Union at (602) 277-1500
- Join a fire fighters mentrorship organization:
- Volunteer with the Department
- Do ride alongs
- Contact your nearest Fire Department to set-up a ride along.
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