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FIREFIGHTER TRAINEE

SALARY:   $38,215 - $56,461 annually

Minimum Qualifications for Glendale Firefighter Trainee:
Must be 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or a GED by application closing date.  Must have passed a Candidates Physical Ability Test (CPAT) from a Glendale-recognized organization in the past six months, to be hired.  Must have a valid Arizona Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic certification, reside in Arizona and possess a valid Arizona driver’s license by date of employment.  A full job description for Firefighter including special requirements is available at the city web page at www.glendaleaz.com.

As one of the largest cities in Arizona, the City of Glendale offers a variety of career opportunities in public safety. The city prides itself on a service delivery system that is highly responsible to citizen needs and built on productivity. Competitive salaries, outstanding benefits, cultural diversity and promotional opportunities in a growing community—Glendale is a city that has it all!

Professional Excellence

Glendale Fire Department employees are highly skilled and trained professionals dedicated to creating a better quality of life for its residents. They demonstrate the highest standards of honesty and integrity and believe in and practice teamwork and open communication.

The department values all employees, striving to develop mutual respect and trust, while treating each other with dignity and fairness.

Glendale Fire is a fully integrated fire service dedicated to ensuring the safety and welfare of its citizens.

Job Specifications

Employment Standards

For Firefighter Trainee minimun requirements

• Minimum Age of 18 years by application end date. 
• Arizona residency at the time of appointment of hire
• High school diploma or G.E.D. by application end date. 
• Arizona Emergency Medical Technician certification at time of hire
• Must successfully pass the conditional hiring process, which includes a background check, drug testing and a medical physical administered by a fire department physician. 
• Must successfully complete 12-week firefighter training academy
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as a commitment to serve others

Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)

Glendale Fire Department requires that all firefighter recruits have passed a Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) within 6 months of hire date.  Currently Glendale Fire Department does not host a CPAT.  Interested applicants are encouraged to enroll in a local CPAT process. 

If you have never taken a CPAT, need to renew because your last CPAT was longer than 6 months ago or need to retake a CPAT due to failure: Glendale Fire Department encourages applicants to sign-up for GCC’s CPAT or through the National Testing Network.

Applicants can contact Glendale Community College at (623) 845-3439 with questions concerning GCC’s CPAT.  Applicants can also go on-line to www.gc.maricopa.edu/fsc/advisement_registration.htm for downloadable CPAT forms.

The National Testing Network also offers CPAT testing on a weekly basis.  You can register on-line at www.nationaltestingnetwork.com

OUT-OF-STATE APPLICANTS:  Glendale Fire Department only recognizes CPAT’s from agencies in the Phoenix Metropolitan area.  This would include area fire departments, National Testing Network, or through the Maricopa County Community College District.

Assignments and Promotions

Glendale firefighters have the opportunity to develop skills in a variety of jobs within the fire service, including:

Assignments

• Firefighter/EMT
• Paramedic
• Hazardous Materials Technician
• Technical Rescue Technician
• Recruit Training Officer
• Safety Officer
• Health Center Technician
• Bicycle Paramedic
• Community Relations Captain
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Captain
• Training Division Captain
• Special Events Captain
• Special Operations Captain 

All Glendale firefighters have the opportunity to advance in rank. Those positions include:

• Paramedic
• Engineer
• Captain
• Battalion Chief/Division Chief
• Deputy Chief
• Assistant Chief