Weekend Firefighter Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Salary Range: $63,126.00 to $69,039.00, Depending on Experience

Sign-On Bonus: $15,000 for Full-Time Employees with a 2-Year Commitment

We are seeking dedicated Firefighter-Paramedics who are passionate about delivering high-quality service and providing both basic and advanced patient care in a professional, compassionate, and cost-effective manner. Paramedics assess situations, provide patient care, and determine the best course of action and appropriate protocols for each call. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

• High School diploma or GED required.
• State or International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or Fire Service Professional Qualifications System (ProBoard) certifications required: Firefighter II and Hazardous Materials-Operations.
• State-issued or National Registered EMT-Paramedic certification.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with Rural/Metro policy (a DUI within the last 5 years disqualifies an applicant).
• Ability to work any assigned shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Availability for overtime as needed, including emergency assignments.
• Must meet local standards for qualifications, training, and eligibility for hiring, placement, or promotion.

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Conduct fire safety inspections, home safety checks, fire extinguisher inspections, and pre-fire planning inspections.

Provide information to the public, install smoke detectors, conduct tours of the fire station, visit schools, and participate in public education events.

Work involves serving the public and requires cooperative interaction with co-workers, supervisors, doctors, and other healthcare professionals.

Engage with representatives from other city departments, fire departments, and local, state, and federal agencies.

Fire Suppression:

Responds to emergency fire alarms and performs fire suppression duties.

Assists in controlling structural, residential, commercial, industrial, chemical, petroleum, vehicle, aircraft, and wildland fires by applying appropriate extinguishing agents.

Operates various fire equipment and gear for suppression and control, and performs search and rescue, ventilation, and salvage operations.

Provides detailed written reports of firefighting and rescue actions taken on the scene.

Emergency Medical Services:

Responds to emergency medical calls, performing primary and secondary assessments of ill or injured individuals and providing emergency and non-emergency medical procedures on-site and in transport.

Conducts skilled tasks during emergency and non-emergency calls and transfers patients to medical facilities.

Treats patients according to established Emergency Medical Service protocols and Rural/Metro Fire Department policies.

Provides written reports detailing patient care.

May serve as a mentor for paramedic and EMT-B trainees.

May occasionally be assigned primary duties as an EMT-Paramedic on 911 calls or transport ambulances.

Under a physician's direction, provides treatments or directs response teams in administering medications, intravenous solutions, respiratory assistance, EKG monitoring, telemetry transmissions, and other life-support procedures.

Conduct daily and weekly inspections of vehicles and equipment as assigned.

Ensure all discrepancies related to vehicles and equipment are documented and reported to the on-duty Fire Captain.

Perform daily maintenance of facilities, including cleaning, inspecting, and other necessary facility maintenance.

Review paperwork for accuracy and adherence to processes.

Participate in scheduled and unscheduled onsite compliance audits.

Implement corrective and preventive measures as determined by the Corporate Compliance/Audit Committee.

Work cooperatively with Internal Audit, Compliance, and HR on recommendations and changes to compliance and legal workflows.

Take swift action in accordance with Internal Audit and Corporate Compliance regarding any areas of concern.

Comply with and enforce all policies and procedures.

Complete all required Compliance Training within the designated time frame without any compliance-related corrective actions during the current review period.

Other duties as assigned.