Fire Department · Career
Bisbee Fire Department
Bisbee, AZ · Cochise County
The Bisbee Fire Department (Fire & Ambulance) protects the historic southern Arizona city of Bisbee from two stations. Beyond structural and wildland fire response, it handles hazardous materials incidents and runs an Advanced Life Support ambulance operation.
The department's EMS reach is unusually large for its size: its ALS ambulance service covers about 400 square miles across Cochise County, and it also performs interfacility hospital transports.
Staffing is compact and cross-trained. The 19-person roster includes a Fire Chief, a Fire Marshal, three Captains, three Fire Lieutenants, and thirteen firefighters, all EMT- or Paramedic-certified. The department also enforces the International Fire Code and conducts fire investigations.
Community work is a visible part of the job, including free blood pressure clinics, home safety inspections, twice-monthly CPR classes, fire prevention education, and fire extinguisher training.
Bisbee hires cross-trained career firefighters who are EMT- or Paramedic-certified, reflecting the department's combined fire and ALS ambulance mission. The city has advertised a Firefighter EMT/Paramedic position on an "Open Until Filled" basis.
Applicants can email a resume to personnel@bisbeeaz.gov or submit the city's job application through the Bisbee employment portal, where candidates can also subscribe to notifications and download the application form.
Requirements
- EMT or Paramedic certification
Hiring process
- Email a resume to personnel@bisbeeaz.gov or submit the city job application form
- Positions are advertised through the City of Bisbee employment portal
What certifications do I need to become a Bisbee firefighter?
The department's firefighters are EMT- or Paramedic-certified, and its advertised Firefighter position is a combined Firefighter EMT/Paramedic role.
How do I apply for a job with the Bisbee Fire Department?
You can email a resume to personnel@bisbeeaz.gov or submit the City of Bisbee job application form through the city's employment portal.
Is the department currently hiring?
The city has posted a Firefighter EMT/Paramedic position on an "Open Until Filled" basis. Check the City of Bisbee Jobs page for current openings.
Does the job involve ambulance work?
Yes. Bisbee runs an Advanced Life Support ambulance service covering about 400 square miles of Cochise County plus interfacility hospital transports, so EMS is a core part of the role.
How large is the department?
It has 19 personnel across two stations: a Fire Chief, a Fire Marshal, three Captains, three Fire Lieutenants, and thirteen firefighters.