Firefighter and EMT Recruitment

Education and Experience

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent. Must obtain State of Arizona EMT certification within six (6) months of hire. Arizona State Firefighter I & II certification at time of hire is preferred.

SRPMIC is an "Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer." Preference will be given to a qualified Community Member, then a qualified Native American and then other qualified candidate.

Insurability

Must possess a valid Arizona operator's license and be insurable under tribal insurer requirements (i.e., be age 21 or over, no DUI convictions within the last 3 years, no reckless driving, no speeding tickets in excess of 15 mph over the posted speed limit, no more than one at-fault accident, and no more than three speeding tickets within the last 3 years).

Career Benefits

• Highly competetive wages – within 1% of the market value. (Re-evaluated every other year.)
• Arizona Public Safety Retirement System.
• 3-4 work schedule. (Approximately 9-11 twenty-four hour shifts per month.)
• Generous benefits – medical, dental, vision, and counseling benefits.
• Yearly clothing allowance.
• Fourteen paid holidays per fiscal year.
• IAFF "United Mesa Firefighter's Local 2260."
• Family atmosphere
• The distinction of being able to claim the title of "Firefighter."

Hiring Process

Pre-Hire Supports the successful hiring of all applicants by providing a Pre-Hire preparation program.

• Shows participants what is required of them to get hired.
• Shows participants what will be encountered in the academy.
• Provides opportunity to receive classroom instruction and hands on training.

Testing and Interview Process

• Written Test
• Physical Agility Test
• Interviews
• Background Checks and Drug Testing

Firefighter Recruit – Fire Academy

• 16-week para-military training program. It is the fire service equivalent of military boot camp or a police academy.
• It is designed to train firefighters to the level of Firefighter I and II.
• Physical fitness training
• Classroom instruction
• Written tests
• Practical drills
• Live fire training
• Skill performance testing

Probationary Firefighter – First year of employment

• Once a firefighter has graduated from the academy he becomes a Probationary Firefighter and will serve a 1-year probationary term.
• Assigned to a station captain.
• Training is continued under the captain's supervision as well as evaluation.
• Probationary Book.
• Must complete and demonstrate proficiency in specific skills and tasks.
• Show knowledge and understanding of policies and procedures.
• Pass written test over the content of the probationary book.
• After completion of his/her probationary year and receiving a successful evaluation, he/she becomes a full-time firefighter.

Information

For more information please feel free to contact: www.srpmicjobs.com