Phoenix Fire Department Firefighter Recruitment!
We are pleased to announce that we will be conducting a Firefighter Recruit

testing process this year. The 2013 testing process will begin with a recruitment period of August 26-30, 2013. **Applications will
ONLY be available during this five (5) day period. Applications will
ONLY be accessible on-line through the City of Phoenix Human Resources Website.
The written portion of the testing process is tentatively scheduled for late September, 2013; you will be notified by e-mail with an invitation to the exam.
Candidates who pass the written exam, will be placed on a Phoenix Fire Department Firefighter Recruit eligibility list. For more information on the hiring process
click here.
**Applications or related materials will not be made available prior to the Recruitment period so please do not contact City of Phoenix HR Services or the Phoenix Fire Department.
Please check this site for information and updates when recruitment occurs.
The City of Phoenix Recruit testing process is determined by staffing levels, building of new fire stations and budget and not conducted on a pre-scheduled basis.
The process consists of a written examination and an oral interview process. This site addresses many areas of preparing to test to become a firefighter. For more information please see the links below. You can also download a sample “recruitment packet”.
Contact Information: 602-534-FIRE (3473)
Hiring Process
Here is information on each step in the
hiring process, including the written exam, the eligibility list, oral board interviewing, background checks, physicals and drug testing.
CPAT - Candidate Physical Ability TestProof of successful completion of a
Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) from a licensed agency within 6 months is required at the scheduled date of your final selection interview.
Firefighter Recruit TrainingFirefighter Recruit is an employment classification for entry level members assigned to the Phoenix Fire Training Academy for
Firefighter Recruit Training.
Affinity GroupsAn
Affinity Group is a group of people formed around a shared interest or common goal who support each other and work together
. There are several groups associated with the fire department. Please contact them directly.
Cadet ProgramThe Phoenix Fire Department Cadet Program was started in 1975. The purpose of the program is to provide cadets with hands-on emergency medical training, work experience at fire stations, training in firefighter skills and volunteerism for the community.
Fire Science ClassesThe Maricopa Community College District is a great resource to prepare you for a career as a firefighter. Current and former firefighters work as adjunct faculty and are there to help you prepare for a career as a firefighter. Click here to locate
Fire Science Classes.
Sample Recruitment PacketA Sample Recruitment Packet is available for downloading. This is a sample of what will be available during the recruitment process.
The Phoenix Fire Department is pleased to announce that we will be conducting a Firefighter Recruit testing process this year. The 2013 testing process will begin with a Recruitment period of August 26-30, 2013.
**Applications will ONLY be available during this five (5) day period. Applications will ONLY be accessible on-line through the City of Phoenix Human Resources Website.
The written portion of the testing process is tentatively scheduled for late September, 2013; you will be notified by email with an invitation to the exam.
Candidates who pass the written exam, will be placed on an PFD Firefighter Recruit eligibility list. For more information on the selection hiring process visit our website at
http://phoenix.gov/fire/employment/firefighters/index.html
**Applications or related materials will not be made available prior to the Recruitment period, so please do not contact City of Phoenix HR Services or the Phoenix Fire Department.
If you have any questions or future address changes, please use the following email address: recruitment.pfd@phoenix.gov