Firefighter

About the Position

The City of Goodyear is currently recruiting for the position of Recruit Firefighter. Recruit Firefighters will attend a regional fire academy where they will learn, practice, and be evaluated on the essential duties required of a Firefighter. This comprehensive training program prepares new recruits for the physical, technical, and interpersonal demands of the profession.

During the academy, Recruit Firefighters receive instruction and hands‑on experience in:

• Firefighting tactics and operational procedures
• Emergency medical services
• Fire code enforcement and fire prevention practices
• Rescue and salvage operations
• Public education and community engagement
• Physical fitness and wellness
• Additional specialized topics essential to fire service operations

Upon successful completion of the regional fire academy, recruits are promoted to the classification of Firefighter and assigned to operational shifts within the Goodyear Fire Department.

• Recruit Pay: $29.55/hour (40‑hour workweek during 14‑week fire academy)
• Post‑Academy Pay: $23.03/hour (56‑hour workweek after promotion to Firefighter)
• Day‑rate structure is calculated using 3,054 annual hours with the formula:
  Day Rate = Staff Hourly Wage × (3,054 ÷ 2,080) which ensures consistent compensation alignment between 40‑hour and 56‑hour positions.

• 18 years of age
• Valid driver’s license
• High School Diploma or GED
• Current Arizona State Certified Emergency Medical Care Technician (EMCT) or Paramedic
  • Applicants applying from out of state must hold an active National Registered EMT or Paramedic (NREMT) certification and obtain Arizona EMCT or Paramedic certification through the reciprocity process prior to official hire date. Proof of an active NREMT certification must be uploaded with the application.
• Current CPAT completed within the last year (January 12, 2025 – January 12, 2026)
  • Exception:
    Full‑time firefighters currently employed by a Phoenix Automatic‑Aid consortium fire department who attended a regionally accredited training academy are not required to complete a CPAT test.
• Public Safety Answers written test and virtual interview
  • Completed through Public Safety Answers and must be submitted prior to the Final date to receive applications.

• The Goodyear Fire Department uses Public Safety Answers for the written examination and virtual interview components.
• Both must be completed before applications close on January 12, 2026.
• To schedule your exam, visit

• Public Safety Answers written exam
• Public Safety Answers virtual interview
• Practical evaluation
• In‑person interview
• Background investigation
• Psychological examination
• Medical examination

The ideal candidate demonstrates commitment, integrity, and dedication to service. Candidates should have a passion for serving the community, embody the values of courage, compassion and professionalism, and thrive in team environments that rely on unity and cooperation. They should be focused on excellence and prepared to undergo rigorous training and development to ensure readiness to respond to emergencies and protect lives and property.

Employees are valued as the organization’s greatest asset. Recruits will join a dedicated team committed to learning, growth, employee development, and career building. Successful employees embody the city’s six core values: integrity, initiative, empathy, optimism, innovation and…