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.

The Salt River Fire Department has adopted as part of their hiring requirements the CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test), which is a standardized physical agility test. The test is designed to identify individuals who have the physical attributes to perform the duties of a firefighter. The certification cannot be more than 6 months old at the time of submission. It is the candidates responsibility to complete the exam and pay the fee of the testing. To learn more about registering for a CPAT course or scheduling to take a registered CPAT test, please contact Maricopa County Community Colleges or the National Testing Network.

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.
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
CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability 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.

Current Openings

There are no openings at this time.

Further Information

To begin the application process, visit the SRPMIC Employment Page.