Firefighter Recruitment

Have you found your place?

Firefighter Recruit.jpg Our members are people just like you that come from different professions, ethnicities, and life experiences. We are looking for honest, compassionate, hardworking, critical thinkers that thrive in a team environment. If you are looking for a career that gives back, look no further - you have found your place.

Excellent Benefits

Beginning Salary $54,927.34
Average schedule is 10 days per month
Great Benefits Package (see details here: New Employees)
- Lifetime Retiree Medical Benefit
- No cost City of Mesa Health & Wellness Center for you and your covered dependents
- Vacation and Sick hour benefits
- Retirement Pension Plan (PSPRS)
Tuition Reimbursement
Additional Pay for Bilingual, Paramedic, Technical Rescue, Hazardous Materials, and Aircraft Rescue Firefighting Assignments

Firefighter Recruitment FAQ

Getting Started

It's never too early to begin preparing for the Firefighter Recruit hiring process.

Find out more about the Candidate Physical Ability Test.
Take Community College classes in EMT and Fire Science.
Review the Firefighter-Recruit job description.
Learn about the Mesa Fire and Medical Department.
Become a Fire Department Volunteer.
Consider applying for a position in the Emergency Transport Division as you pursue your career as a firefighter.

Application Dates

Applications are now closed. Our next recruitment process will begin with applications opening July 17, 2025.

Testing frequency varies depending on department needs. This page will be updated with future application and testing dates as new information becomes available.