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Surprise Fire Department has positions open

City recruiting through September

Posted 8/16/22

The Surprise Fire Medical Department is opening recruitments for multiple positions this and next month.

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Public Safety

Surprise Fire Department has positions open

City recruiting through September

Posted

The Surprise Fire Medical Department is opening recruitments for multiple positions this and next month.

Each of the positions have their own set of requirements and qualifications listed below:

Firefighter recruiting takes place Sept. 1 through 30.

  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.
  • Possess EMT & CPR certifications at the time of application.
  • Possess a Certified Physical Ability Test (CPAT), dated within six months prior to submitting an application

Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) take place Aug. 22 through Sept. 12.

  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.
  • Possess Arizona EMT & CPR certifications at the time of application.

Paramedics recruiting is Aug. 22 through Sept. 12.

  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.
  • Possess Arizona Emergency Paramedic Certification at the time of application.
  • One year experience as a paramedic, or two years experience as an emergency medical technician.

Once the recruitment period opens for a position, candidates can visit the Surprise Fire-Medical Department page or the Surprise’s online application system to learn about these positions, see a complete listing of qualifications and requirements, and submit an application.

Candidates can stay up to date on recruitments by following the Surprise Fire-Medical Department’s social media on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.