The primary function of the firefighter is to respond to fire, medical, and other emergent and non-emergent alarms. Individuals in this position often perform under conditions which require strenuous physical exertion. Major elements of the firefighter’s job responsibilities include participation in supervised drills and training in firefighting and EMS skills. Other elements include: routine maintenance of equipment and apparatus, routine care of buildings and grounds, as well as public education activities. On occasion, employees in this classification may be responsible for the management of all company programs and the supervision of assigned fire companies and equipment at the scene of the fire until relieved of command by an officer of higher rank, as well as the management of day to day operations at the station in the absence of a higher ranking officer.

Firefighter EMT Full Time

Estimated Starting Annual Salary: $45,565.00

Hourly Wage: $14.50

Firefighter CEP Full Time

Estimated Starting Annual Salary: $50,384.00

Hourly Wage: $16.00

Benefit Package

ASRS Retirement, 457K Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Employer match starting at $75/mo.), Medical Insurance (100% employee, 50% family covered by district), Uniform Allowance, PTO Bank

• Must be no less than 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Must possess a current National Registry Certification and/or Arizona State EMCT certification, paramedic or EMT level, at the time of application.
• Arizona Firefighter I & II or IFSAC, Basic Wildland, Hazardous Materials First Responder
• Current healthcare provider or professional level CPR certification (and ACLS and PALS for EMCT-Paramedic)
• Most possess or be able to obtain a valid driver’s license with a good driving record upon offer of employment
  • NOTE: Must possess a valid driver’s license Class D (as defined by the Arizona Department of Transportation – MVD) from any state and an acceptable driving record.

Definitions:

1. Acceptable Driving Record: means that the driving record of the employee has 3 points or less for the previous 12 months, or 6 points or less for the previous 36 months (as defined by the AZ Department of Transportation, MVD)
2. Valid: means that an individual’s current driver’s license is not expired, refused, cancelled, revoked, suspended, or restricted.

In order for an applicant to be eligible for consideration to proceed through the assessment and selection process, it is the responsibility of the candidate to submit a COMPETE application packet to PRFMD including:

1. PRFMD Employment Application
2. Proof of current Arizona State EMCT, EMT Basic or Paramedic level certification or National Registry certification
3. Proof of current healthcare provider or professional level CPR certification
4. Copies of Arizona Firefighter I & II or IFSAC, basic wildland, and hazardous materials first responder certificates

The primary function of the Civilian Emergency Medical Care Technician is to respond to fire, medical, and other emergent and non-emergent alarms. Individuals in this position often perform under conditions which require strenuous physical exertion. Major elements of the civilian job responsibilities include participation in supervised drills and training in EMS skills. Other elements include: routine maintenance of equipment and apparatus, routine care of buildings and grounds, as well as public education activities. Civilian EMTs and Paramedics are primarily responsible for operating and navigating/driving the transportation units and providing basic and advanced level Emergency Medical Services (EMS) patient care, which involves using mobile computers, electronic patient care reporting software, and mobile radios; interacting with patients and taking their vital signs; setting up and monitoring medical equipment including cardiac monitors and intravenous solutions (IVs).

Civilian EMT Full Time – 40 Hour Work Week

Hourly Wage: $14.50

Benefit Package

ASRS Retirement, 457K Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Employer match starting at $75/mo.), Medical Insurance (100% employee, 50% family covered by district), Uniform Allowance, PTO Bank

• Must be no less than 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Must possess a current National Registry Certification and/or Arizona State EMCT certification, paramedic or EMT level, at the time of application.
• Current healthcare provider or professional level CPR certification (and ACLS and PALS for EMCT-Paramedic)
• Most possess or be able to obtain a valid driver’s license with a good driving record upon offer of employment
  • NOTE: Must possess a valid driver’s license Class D (as defined by the Arizona Department of Transportation – MVD) from any state and an acceptable driving record.

Definitions:

1. Acceptable Driving Record: means that the driving record of the employee has 3 points or less for the previous 12 months, or 6 points or less for the previous 36 months (as defined by the AZ Department of Transportation, MVD)
2. Valid: means that an individual’s current driver’s license is not expired, refused, cancelled, revoked, suspended, or restricted.

In order for an applicant to be eligible for consideration to proceed through the assessment and selection process, it is the responsibility of the candidate to submit a COMPETE application packet to PRFMD including:

1. PRFMD Employment Application
2. Proof of current Arizona State EMCT, EMT Basic or Paramedic level certification or National Registry certification
3. Proof of current healthcare provider or professional level CPR certification