Fire Fighter Recruit
Posting Close DateApplicants must submit their completed application by 08-20-2026 at 11:59 p.m. MSTApplication and Special Instructions**IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ**This Job Profile will be moving to a higher pay range beginning October 5, 2026. Any job offers made after this date will be placed with a new hiring rate of $22.15.As part of the application process, all applicants are required to submit a chronological resume at the time of the application. Applications that do not include a resume by the recruitment closing date will be considered incomplete and will not receive further consideration.To be considered for the Fire Fighter Recruit position:1. Submit your application and resume through Tucson Talent 2. Create a Public Safety Answers account at: https://www.publicsafetyanswers.com/tucson3. After creating your Public Safety Answers account, log in and complete the written exam on the website.4. Call the Public Safety Academy at 791-4701 to schedule a date/time for ONE CPAT Orientation (this is not mandatory) but it is highly encouraged. If you choose to forgo this, you will have to sign a waiver stating you willingly did not attend.5. We will accept valid CPAT cards obtained between May 1, 2026 – October 25, 2026. *Copy of valid CPAT card should be sent to Adriana.Tovar@tucsonaz.gov by October 25, 2026.Posting will open on August 1, 2026 and close on August 20, 2026. Save the dates: CPAT Orientation will commence on August 29, 2026 and September 12, 2026. CPAT practices, by invitation only, will occur between September 24, 2026 – October 10, 2026.CPAT final will occur between October 23, 2026 – October 25, 2026.Intern Orientation, by invitation only, will be sent to all who passed CPAT by October 27, 2026.Intern Orientation dates will occur on November 14, 2026 – November 15, 2026 and November 21, 2026 - November 22, 2026. This portion of the test is conducted over one weekend on two consecutive days.Hiring interviews, by invitation only, will be sent on December 1, 2026.Final interviews will occur between December 7, 2026 – December 11, 2026.Contingent job offers will be sent December 15, 2026.Final offers will be sent on January 26, 2027. The Academy will begin on February 8, 2027.We highly recommend you print this page as a reference for your records. After August 20, 2026 you will not be able to view this page.By December 15, 2026 all applicants:Must be at least 18 years of agePossess a high school diploma or GEDHave a valid unrestricted driver's license for at least 2 yearsIf selected for the position you will be subject to a background check, fingerprints, psychological exam, and medical evaluation.If you have any questions, please contact Tucson Fire Department Human Resources at TFDHR_Payroll@tucsonaz.gov Public Safety Answers | Firefighter Recruitment for the 21st CenturyPublic Safety answers, PSA, works with Fire Departments across the nation to bring their firefighter recruitment into the 21st century. Offering applications,...