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U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

FIREFIGHTER

Yuma, AZ · On-site

$46K/yr

Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Airport Firefighter,HazMat Operations, Driver Operator Pumper, and Driver Operator ARFF. These certifications must have been awarded by DoD, IFSAC or ProBoard to meet ...

US Department of the Navy

FIREFIGHTER

Yuma, AZ

$46K/yr

Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Airport Firefighter,HazMat Operations, Driver Operator Pumper, and Driver Operator ARFF. These certifications must have been awarded by DoD, IFSAC or ProBoard to meet ...

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

FIREFIGHTER

Yuma, AZ · On-site

$47K/yr

Serving as a Firefighter (Paramedic) providing fire prevention, and protection, assist in emergency operations to include hazardous material responses, and responding to medical emergencies ...

US Department of the Navy

FIREFIGHTER

Yuma, AZ

$47K/yr

Serving as a Firefighter (Paramedic) providing fire prevention, and protection, assist in emergency operations to include hazardous material responses, and responding to medical emergencies ...

Department of the Navy Headquarters

FIREFIGHTER

Yuma, AZ · On-site +1

$46K - $67K/yr

You will operate firefighting equipment (e.g., pumps, foam generators, boom, ground sweep nozzles) to control or eliminate fires. * You will position firefighting vehicles in consideration of ...

City of Globe

Firefighter EMT

Globe, AZ · On-site

$47K - $52K/yr

... FIREFIGHTERS - 5% Salary Increase on Completion of 1 Year Probation; 2.5% steps thereafter PARAMEDIC PAY - Additional $9,366, if Qualified Required Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Must be 18 ...

Department of the Navy Headquarters

FIREFIGHTER

Yuma, AZ · On-site +1

$50K - $82K/yr

You will position firefighting vehicles in consideration of external factors (e.g., wind direction, sources of water, hazards from falling structures, location of armament on aircraft). * You will ...

The State of Arizona

AIRFIELD FIREFIGHTER

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$19.23/hr

Perform NFPA 1582 essential job tasks for firefighters. Selective Preference(s): Desired qualifications include any combination of experience, education, and training that meets the knowledge, skills ...

LG Energy Solution Arizona

Firefighter

Queen Creek, AZ · On-site

At LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc., the Firefighter plays the primary role in fire prevention, fire protection, and emergency response activities within a 24/7 on-site Emergency Prevention Center.

US Department of the Navy

FIREFIGHTER

Yuma, AZ · On-site

$50K/yr

Firefighter I/II, Airport Firefighter, Hazmat Operations, Hazmat Technician, Driver Operator Pump, Driver Operator ARFF, and National Registered EMT. All certifications must be issued by the ...

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

FIREFIGHTER

Yuma, AZ · On-site

$50K/yr

Firefighter I/II, Airport Firefighter, Hazmat Operations, Hazmat Technician, Driver Operator Pump, Driver Operator ARFF, and National Registered EMT. All certifications must be issued by the ...

City of Globe, AZ

Firefighter EMT

Globe, AZ · On-site

$47K - $52K/yr

... FIREFIGHTERS - 5% Salary Increase on Completion of 1 Year Probation; 2.5% steps thereafter PARAMEDIC PAY - Additional $9,366, if Qualified Required Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Must be 18 ...

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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for firefighters in Arizona is $65,347.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,000.00 and $68,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Firefighters vs Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs)?

AspectFirefightersEmergency Medical Technicians (EMTs)
Required CertificationsFirefighter certification, EMT certification often requiredEMT certification, CPR certification
Work EnvironmentFire scenes, rescue operations, emergency responseMedical emergencies, transport, on-scene medical care
Employer & Industry UsageFire departments, rescue servicesAmbulance services, hospitals, fire departments

Firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) both respond to emergencies, but firefighters primarily handle fire suppression and rescue operations, while EMTs focus on providing medical care and transport. Many firefighters are also trained as EMTs, enabling them to deliver comprehensive emergency response services.

Is 25 too late to be a firefighter?

Firefighters can typically start their careers at age 18 or older, and being 25 is not considered too late. Many departments value maturity and life experience, and candidates often need to complete training and obtain certifications such as EMT or firefighter IFSAC/ProBoard certifications before hiring.

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Getting hired as a firefighter can be competitive, as it often requires passing written exams, physical fitness tests, background checks, and interviews. Candidates typically need relevant training, such as fire academy certification, and must meet specific age and health requirements. The hiring process varies by department but generally involves multiple steps and assessments.

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Infographic showing various Firefighters job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 16% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,347 per year, or $31.4 per hour.

FIREFIGHTER

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

Yuma, AZ • On-site

$46K/yr

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

U.S. Department Of Defense rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 538 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

28th of 49 rated military and defense

Job description

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill positions at various Department of the Navy Commands, including but not limited to Marine Corps and Commander, Navy Installations.Qualifications:GS-06:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department brigade performing any of the following tasks; 2) Performing rescue operations; 3) Detecting, reducing, or eliminating potential fire hazards; 4) Operating fire communications equipment; and 5) Controlling hazardous materials incidents. NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for the position.
GS-05:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-04 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Performing structural and crash firefighting duties; 2) Operating firefighting communication equipment; 3) Using firefighting equipment such as: operating hoses, using ladders and hydrants; 4) Detecting the presence of potentially hazardous material. 5) Maintaining firefighting equipment and fire station facilities, performing functional test and inspection of firefighting equipment.
NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for the position.
Certifications for GS-06:
This position requires the incumbent to possess the following certifications: Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Airport Firefighter,HazMat Operations, Driver Operator Pumper, and Driver Operator ARFF. These certifications must have been awarded by DoD, IFSAC or ProBoard to meet the requirement. If you do not possess all of the above certifications you will be rated ineligible. Do you possess the above certifications?
Certifications for GS-05:
This position requires the incumbent to possess the following certifications: Firefighter I\II and HAZMAT Operations. The certifications must have been awarded by DOD, IFSAC, or ProBoard to meet the requirement. If you do not possess all of the above certifications you will be rated ineligible. Do you possess the above certifications?
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/fire-protection-and-prevention-series-0081/Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.Education:This job does not have an education qualification requirement.Employment Type: OTHER

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