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This listing closes on 7/27/2026 at 4:00 PM Arizona.

City of Mesa

Salary:
See Position Description

Location:

PO Box 1466, Mesa, AZ

Job Type: Full Time

Department: (H200) Mesa Fire & Medical

Opening Date: 02/02/2026

Closing Date: 7/27/2026 at 4:00 PM Arizona

Update 6-1-26:
Candidates are in the background process. Unlike previous processes, we intend to keep this list active for up to one year and may use it again when hiring begins for the January 2027 Academy. Please also follow our MFMD social media and MFMD Firefighter Recruitment website for updates.

Update 5-20-26 The Selection Interviews have concluded and reference checking has begun. The selection process was especially challenging and we'd like to thank all who participated in the testing processes. Unlike previous processes, we intend to keep this list active for up to one year and may use it again when hiring begins for the January 2027 Academy. Please also follow our MFMD social media and MFMD Firefighter Recruitment website for updates.

Update 4-19-26 The Intern Orientation portion of the testing process has been concluded. Results are being reviewed and Selection Interviews will be held in May 2026.

Update 3-30-26 The most qualified applicants have been invited to the Intern Orientation and registration closed 3-29-26. Instructions for the Intern Orientation will be emailed to applicants. Applicants are encouraged to view the Firefighter Recruitment page and Firefighter Recruit FAQ links to learn more about what to expect at the Intern Orientation and helpful tips for preparation.

Update 3-16-26:
Due to a glitch in the new NTN applicant system, the report with results is still being created. It is anticipated that report will be received by City of Mesa Human Resources on Tuesday 3-17-26 and notices can be sent out. We apologize for the delay. Update 3-10-26:
Written Testing through NTN (National Testing Network) has concluded. Testing is being evaluated in collaboration with NTN. Applicants can expect to hear results by 6:00 pm on Monday March 23, 2026. Applicants are encouraged to view the Firefighter Recruitment page and Firefighter Recruit FAQ links to learn more about what to expect in the recruitment process and helpful tips for preparation.

Update- 2-17-26:
The application period is now closed and all applicants have been notified of their status.

Next Steps after the Application Period:
The Written Exam. Applicants who meet the requirements to test will be invited to the Written Exam. The Written Exam will be used to establish the Eligible List of applicants qualified to move forward in the recruitment and selection process for MFMD. The City of Mesa's Written Exam will be offered through National Testing Network (NTN) during the testing window of Thursday, February 19, 2026, through Monday, March 9, 2026.

You have the option of taking the test at one of NTN's nationwide testing centers as well as a virtual option to take the test at your own private location. Candidates who tested previously with NTN and have current valid FireTEAM and/or Public Safety Self-Assessment(PSSA) Part 1 test scores (PSSA Part 2 is not required for Mesa's testing process) are eligible to submit their existing scores for the Mesa's Firefighter Recruit testing process without having to test again.

NTN test scores are valid for up to one year.

MFMD will cover the full cost of the testing or transfer of valid scores for all applicants invited to test during Mesa's recruitment process. NTN Written Exam registration will be invitation-only and the detailed information and instructions to register will be sent only to the qualified applicants by Wednesday, February 18, 2026, by 6:00 p.m. Arizona time. If you may require reasonable accommodation due to a disability to participate in the Written Exam, we encourage you to download and complete the Reasonable Accommodation Request form  (Download PDF reader) as soon as you are able to, in an effort to avoid any delays in scheduling a written exam.

Follow the instructions indicated on the form to submit it to NTN for consideration by Monday, February 23, 2026, 8:00 a.m. Arizona…