Firefighter Trainee Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $62,232.04 Annually
Location : Glendale Fire Administration 11550 W. Glendale Ave Glendale, AZ 85307, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-04695
Department: Fire Services
MUNIS- Org Description: Fire Operations
Opening Date: 06/29/2026
Closing Date: 7/26/2026 11:59 PM Arizona
Hours per Week: 56
Description
Thank you for your interest in the City of Glendale (Arizona) Firefighter Series 2026-04695. This recruitment process is for the Firefighter Trainee Academy list, Career Firefighter Transition Academy and Career Firefighter Bridge Academy lists, depending on the experience and certifications documented.

1. Follow directions: Read the entire document before completing the application, as some information has changed.
2. Complete the Firefighter Series recruitment 2026-04695 application with supplemental questions by the stated deadline.

Application Information / Directions

• References: Limit references to supervisor(s) contact information representing the last 7 years of employment.
• Accuracy is important: Enter your name (first and last), phone number and email exactly how you will be using it for the entire process. Review what you entered to ensure it is correct and without mistakes.
• Resume and cover letter: resume and cover letter are NOT required.
• Documentation for requested items: Required - label your documents. Item topic and your last name (example: AZ.EM-Smith) and upload with your application.
• Access to the current application is available on the city web page under the JOBS and Search for the City of Glendale Firefighter Series and apply. Candidates may be asked to create an application account if they do not already have one. Technical issues: contact NEOGOV's Applicant Support Team or call 855-524-5627 Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm (PT) excluding major holidays.
• How to Confirm your application: Once the application is complete and submitted the application account will send you a confirmation that is received. Your application account will also be a window to view status changes, updates and/or notice links when they are available.

Glendale Fire Department Firefighter Process - Next Steps
Once the application process closes, all applications will be logged. Be aware falsifying, making errors, or omitting information during any stage of the selection process, may make a candidate ineligible for consideration.

• Your application account is where you will find status updates. When the department is ready, candidates will receive further information about the next steps.
• If invited to move forward in the process, each component is mandatory and will have different requirements to be completed by stated deadlines. You should be prepared to respond promptly to any deadlines or notices provided.
• You are responsible for access to your own resources, communications / online services with reliable connections and transportation.
• Testing may be scheduled on weekdays, weekends, or holidays and some will require in-person assessments at our facility. Specific testing dates and/or component details are not available currently as these steps may be impacted by capacity and candidate volume. All candidates will receive more information as they move through the process.

Essential Functions
The city job description contains a comprehensive list of knowledge, skills and abilities for a firefighter and trainee including requirements, certifications, pay, special and physical requirements. Click the link for full job details: Candidates must meet qualifications and requirements as stated in the city job description or as detailed in this notice. Below is an abbreviated summary :

• Provides emergency fire suppression, rescue, and medical services. Responds to alarms as a member of a firefighting company.
• Lays and connects hose lines, directs water and pressure streams, uses chemical extinguishers, raises and climbs ladders, ventilates buildings, rescues persons. Operates all types of bars, hooks, lines, forcible entry tools, and other rescue equipment.
• Protects citizens' property; performs salvage and clean-up operations.
• Provides emergency medical technician level assistance at injury or accident scenes involving basic life support, and paramedic support functions.
• Performs first responder hazardous materials procedures.
• Participates in a physical fitness program to maintain required physical condition.

Knowledge of:

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), basic life support procedures, and paramedic support procedures
• Principles, practices, and procedures of modern firefighting

Ability to:

• Apply firefighting techniques and procedures; operate firefighting and rescue equipment
• Think and act quickly and effectively in emergencies
• Deal effectively with people under stressful situations
• Demonstrate physical endurance, agility, strength, and stamina under emergency conditions
• Understand and follow oral and written directions promptly and accurately
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Minimum Qualifications/Special Requirements/Success Factors
Firefighter Series Process Qualifications/Requirements - Candidates must meet qualifications and requirements at the time of hire or as detailed in this notice. Click the link for full job details: Below is an abbreviated summary :
Firefighter trainee / firefighter qualifications, requirements are necessary by time of hire, unless otherwise specified. Required qualification include but are not limited to :

• High School Education: Diploma or GED by application close date
• Age: 18 years or older
• A completed and active Arizona Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification. A completed and active Arizona Paramedic certification is also acceptable.
  
  • A National Registry (NR) certification for EMT or Paramedic is acceptable at time of hire but conversion to an Arizona Department of Health Services certification is expected by start of academy. Preference may be given to candidates that upload an active and completed Paramedic certification at the time of application.
• Current CPAT : A current Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) is required for general academy assignments. Glendale will only accept a CPAT from Qualified Agencies showing certified by IAFF (examples include but are not limited to: National Testing Network, Maricopa Community College).
• Valid / Unrestricted Arizona Driver's License with an acceptable (39 month minimum) driving record : At the time of hire the city requires all employees to have an Arizona Driver's license and an acceptable (39 month minimum) driving record per practice by risk management. An MVR will be run by the city if a conditional offer is extended.
• Corrected Vision: Binocular Vision must be at least 20/40 (for medical requirements review NFPA standards)

Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) Preference Points - 38-492
Read the eligibility criteria regarding ARS 38-492 sections A, B, C, D, E on the ARS 38-492 web page: If you qualify for ARS preference points upload PDF documentation showing the required information with this city application for consideration.ARS preference points cannot be given if the necessary documents are missing or necessary information is un-readable. Necessary Information may include but is not limited to :
Veteran (5 points) -

• Attach DD 214 - Member 4, or certification from the VA ; Veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States or Released / discharge from Active Duty from the U.S. armed forces
• Showing necessary information : 1) your name, 2) separated from the armed forces, 3) Separated under honorable conditions 4) Separated following more than six months of active duty

Disabled Person (5 points) - person with a disability following ARS definition

• Attach a certification by the medical provider qualifying you for ARS points.

Veteran's Spouse or Surviving Spouse (5 point) - pursuant to ARS subsections A and D

• Attach DD 214 - Form 4, or certification from the VA

Service and Disability (10 points) - ARS subsection E

• Attach SF-15, or certification from the VA.

Selection Process for All Candidates
Successful completion of the current firefighter series testing process is necessary to be considered eligible for consideration. Candidates whose information, testing, training, education, knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in the next steps of the process. The Fire Chief has final selection authority after reviewing all process information. Human Resources and the Fire Department reserve the right to terminate or extend the life of a process or an eligibility list at any time.
Candidates selected for conditional offer must successfully complete pre and post offer requirements that may include but are not limited to : Department of Public Safety and FBI background check, fingerprint, MVR, alcohol/drug testing, employer reference check and pass a medical physical administered by a Glendale Fire Department authorized physician and meeting NFPA standards. To maintain eligibility of employment candidates must successfully complete their assigned academy (Glendale regular firefighter trainee academy or advanced career academy's; Firefighter Transition, or Firefighter Bridge) to become a Glendale Firefighter. It is important to have strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as a commitment to serving others.
Advanced Career Academy's : Firefighter Transition and Bridge Academy
Eligibility for an advanced academy is determined by the Fire Department. Candidates who wish to be considered for the advanced academies must meet the qualifications / requirements as previously stated as well as the additional below requirements 1 and 2.

1. Both Firefighter Transition and Bridge Academy require the applicant to currently be employed as a Firefighter:

The applicant must be currently employed / working as a career full-time, paid firefighter. This does not include compensated or non-compensated volunteer firefighter, or temporary / seasonal / part time wildland firefighter status. Employment details must be included in the application for consideration : current firefighter employment dates, agency name, experience.

1. Either A or B - Upload certification(s) with your application as a PDF labeled with the cert and your name.

A. Specifically For Advance Career Transition Academy: Applicants must have a graduation certificate from a qualified Arizona Fire Academy or training center listed here; City Public Safety Training Center: Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale Regional, Mesa, Phoenix Fire Department Academy; or Tempe APS joint fire training center.
B. Specifically For Advanced Career Bridge Academy: Applicants that do not have an Arizona Fire Academy / training center graduation certificate from the above agencies may qualify for the Bridge Academy with proof of certification from; IFSAC / Pro Board or State Firefighter I & II certifications.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
Required Work Schedule
Firefighters assigned to the operations division may work shifts that consists of an average 56 hours per week - 1/3/2/3 schedule rotation: 24-hour shift on duty / 72 hours (3 days) off / 48-hour shift (2 consecutive 24-hour shifts ) on duty / 72 hours (3 days) off.
Working Conditions
Require working in heavy traffic, in confined, cramped areas, at considerable heights, and under stressful situations, with exposure to extreme heat, adverse weather conditions, hazardous materials, and contagious diseases. Work requires intense concentration, sustained physical activity, intense concentration, heavy lifting and climbing.
Other Elements for All Candidates
Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education if education is required.
Success Factor Classification Level - Foundational
To view the success factor definitions please click here. (If needed, click here to download PDF reader).
This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
Glendale is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of the workforce. During the selection process any applicant requiring accommodation for a disability should advise the Human Resources Department.
If candidates have questions regarding this recruitment that are not answered in this document, contact Glendale Fire Department or for Fire Department information 623-930-4400.
Benefit information is outlined here:
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Candidate information - Read carefully1) The responses you provide in this application must be accurate and will be verified through the recruitment process. Any misstatement or oversight of material facts may be grounds for disqualification or removal from further consideration. 2) If you submit more than one application to this process, only the latest submission with attachments will be reviewed. 3) P