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WE’RE HIRING
FIREFIGHTERS
Northwest Fire is hiring Firefighters – no experience needed.
Firefighter Recruitment Highlights
This process is dedicated to hiring those who demonstrate the qualities our community expects of their first responders, the ability to learn the diverse skills required by Northwest Fire, and the right attitude to continue to learn and lead throughout an entire firefighting career. There are no fire or medical certifications required to apply for this particular recruitment. As such, we expect this to be a highly competitive process.
Northwest Fire District is recruiting for approximately 24 Firefighters. This is an online-only application process. The Northwest Fire District is accepting Employment Applications from September 1 through September 30, 2016, or until 1,000 online applications have been received. To reiterate, the application process will close with the District’s acceptance of 1,000 applications, even if that happens prior to the September 30 deadline. Please see the Employment Application box on this page to apply.
You’ll find more information about our organization, the recruitment timeline, and testing details below. These details provide information on the District sponsored six (6) week Emergency Medical Care Technician (EMCT) class beginning February 21, 2017, and the fourteen (14) week Fire Academy to follow on April 03, 2017. The schedule for both the EMCT class and Fire Academy consist of four (4) 10-hour days running Monday – Thursday.
Please reach out to members of our recruitment team for information on a firefighting career or about working with Northwest Fire. If you have questions about your eligibility or the recruitment process, please refer to our FAQ section.
Still have a question about the recruitment process? Submit your question here.
Firefighter
Annual pay is approximately $44,282, with an actual hourly pay of $14.81*
*Hourly pay based on a factor of 2990 hours worked annually, which includes scheduled overtime
Have a question?
Check our FAQ section for answers.
(Updated 9/1/2016 – Added FAQs #13-15)
Recruitment Timeline
Details on the Recruitment Timeline can be found here. *Please note – all dates are subject to change.
About NWFD
To learn more about Northwest Fire District, see our About Us page, or read about our Guiding Principles.
Recruitment Team
Want to know more about what it is like to be a Firefighter? Reach out to a member of our Recruitment Team for more information
We expect anyone seeking employment with us can demonstrate that they work hard, work smart, have good judgement and integrity. We’re looking for those who are as committed to this community as we are… that’s the ‘fit’ we are seeking.
Michael J Brandt
Employment Application
Now Accepting Applications
IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ:
From September 1 through September 30, 2016, the Northwest Fire District is accepting up to 1,000 online employment applications for this Firefighter recruitment. If 1,000 completed applications have been received prior to September 30, 2016, the application submission period will close.
NWFD is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Applicant Status and Test Scheduling
Already submitted your application?
Check our Applicant Status page for details regarding testing scheduling and your status in the recruitment process.
Minimum Qualifications
Firefighter Minimum Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- High School Diploma, General Education Development (GED). We will accept a higher degree, such as: Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s in place of a High School Diploma/GED.
- Valid Arizona Driver’s License – Valid: means that an individual’s current driver’s license is not revoked, suspended, expired, refused, cancelled, or restricted by the Arizona Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division (AZMVD).
- Ability to successfully pass the Emergency Medical Care Technician (EMCT) exam. – See TITLE 9. HEALTH SERVICES CHAPTER 25. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES go to pg. 19, and read R9-25-402. EMCT Certification and Recertification Requirements.
Have a question about your eligibility?
Check our FAQ section.
Benefits
The benefits listed below are effective on the first day of employment:
Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, and the employee may elect to participate in Deferred Compensation.
After 30 days of full-time employment, these benefits are available:
Medical, dental, vision, and voluntary beneftis.
| Employer Sponsored | Shared Contributions | Voluntary |
|---|---|---|
| Life Insurance ($50,000) | Medical – Traditional Plan | Life Insurance (up to $300k) |
| Accidental Death & Dismemberment ($50,000) | Dental – Two Plans (to include orthodontia for Adults & Children) | Accidental Death & Dismemberment (up to $300k) |
| Short-Term Disability (up to $1,000/per week) | Vision – (to include discounts on Laser Vision Correction) | Accident with or without Disability (includes a Wellness Rider) |
| Medical – Qualified High Deductible Health Plan | Critical Illness with a Cancer Rider | |
| Post Employment Health Plan (qualified health expenses) | Deferred Compensation for Retirement | |
| Employee Assistance Program (EAP) | Flexible Spending Accounts (health/dependent expenses) | |
| Tuition Reimbursement after first year of employment (i.e., graduation from academy) | ||
| Educational Assistance |
RETIREMENT PLAN
Current Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) members transfer and continue participation on date of hire (First day of the Fire Academy). For those who may not already be members of the PSPRS, eligibility begins on the first day after Academy graduation date.
More Information
Further details on our benefits can be found on our Benefit Information page.
Firefighter Recruitment Timeline
| TIMELINE | All dates subject to change |
|---|---|
| Sep 01 – Sep 30: Accepting Online Employment Applications | Jan 05 – Jan 07: CPAT Testing |
| Sep 09 – Oct 14: General Aptitude Test scheduling | Jan 09 – Jan 13: Second Interviews conducted this week |
| Sep 19 – Oct 15: General Aptitude Test administered | Jan 13: Successful candidates contacted, verbal contingent job offers are made, and scheduled to meet with Human Resources |
| Sep 30: Final date to submit an online Employment Application by noon (12:00 PM) – assuming the limit of 1,000 applications has not been reached | Jan 16– Jan 20: Human Resources meeting for written acceptance of contingent job offer. Uniform sizing, schedule pre-employment physical, drug test, background, employment reference checks |
| Oct 17 – Oct 21: First Interviews scheduled | Feb 21: Emergency Medical Care Technician (EMCT) class begins |
| Oct 24 – Oct 28: First Interviews conducted | Apr 03: Firefighter Academy begins |
| Oct 31 – Nov 04: Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) Orientation | Jul 06: Firefighter Academy Graduation |
| Nov 14 – Dec 12: CPAT Practice Sessions | Jul 10: Shift work begins |
Recruitment Testing Details
Testing Process Details
If you meet the Minimum Qualifications and can affirm the requirements listed on the application, you will be scheduled for the General Aptitude Test. Weekly, beginning September 09, 2016, and each Friday thereafter until October 14, 2016, Human Resources will review all employment applications received by noon of that Friday. Each Friday at 5:00PM during that time frame, a new schedule for those invited to participate in the General Aptitude Test will be posted to the Applicant Status and Test Scheduling page.
If you find yourself on the General Aptitude Test schedule, you have met the Minimum Qualifications and application requirements, and will be moving forward in the process. If you are not listed on that status page, you did not meet the Minimum Qualifications or application requirements and will be notified by mail.
General Aptitude Test
The candidate must pass the General Aptitude Test with an overall 80%, as well as achieve one of the highest 250 scores, to proceed in the selection process. The General Aptitude Test is a 2 hour multiple choice test, comprised of 100 questions.
First Interview
The first interview is scheduled after the written exam. Candidates who are invited to participate in the first interview should anticipate it lasting approximately one hour.
Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)
If you pass the first interview, you will have the opportunity to participate in the CPAT process which includes: Orientation, Practice and Test.
The following documents can help you prepare for the CPAT:
Second Interview
The second interview is scheduled after the CPAT. Candidates who are invited to participate in the second interview should anticipate it lasting approximately one hour.
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