City of Nogales — Nogales, AZ
FIREFIGHTER/EMT
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April 7, 2026 · Open until filled
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The brief
City of Nogales in Nogales, Arizona is hiring for FIREFIGHTER/EMT. The posting stays open until the position is filled. Stated requirements: EMT certification (at application); Firefighter I/II (at application); Hazmat certification (at application); Driver's license (at application); CPAT (physical ability test) (required); and more.
About City of Nogales
City of Nogales is a career department with 2 stations, serving about 100,000 people.
An all-hazards municipal department on the Arizona-Mexico border, running two stations, its own ambulance service, and specialty teams for hazmat, wildland, rope, and swiftwater rescue in a busy port-of-entry community.
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Summary by Driftsmoke from the official bulletin and department records; the full posting follows below.
Requirements at a glance
| EMT certification | At application |
| Firefighter I/II | At application |
| Hazmat certification | At application |
| Driver's license | At application |
| CPAT (physical ability test) | Required |
| Written exam | Required |
| CDL / Class B license | Preferred |
Responsibilities: Receives supervision and direction from our Fire Chief, Fire Captain, Engineer or designee, Responds to fire emergencies, including structural, wildland, dumpster, motor vehicle and hazardous materials, Responds to medical emergencies, including injuries, accidents, falls and medical conditions; performs welfare checks, Performs hose testing, water hydrant testing and maintenance, May operate fire vehicles and equipment, Respond to emergency medical calls; performs patient assessment; administers medical treatment and life support; loads and transports patients to the hospital; completes required reports and documentation; directs and delegates tasks to emergency medical technicians with patient care, Responds to emergency fire calls; performs fire suppression duties, including securing the scene; identifying and containing hazardous materials; setting up, carrying and using equipment; searching for and rescuing citizens; removing obstacles; ventilating structures; salvaging contents; and applying extinguishing agent to fires, Maintains facilities and equipment; cleans station house interior; inspects and maintains vehicles and equipment; maintains supply inventory, Inspects fire hydrants; installs smoke detectors.
**Education and Certifications Required: ** Valid Arizona State Driver’s License, State of Arizona EMCT-EMT Certification, and Arizona Firefighter I & II Certification; Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations Certification, CPR Certification.
Within One (1) Year of Date of Hire: ICS: 100, 200, 700 Certification, Wildland Firefighter Certification.
Preferred Qualifications: Spanish Language Fluency, Associate's Degree in Fire Science, Public Administration, or related field, AZ Driver Operator Certification.
**Salary/Classification: ** Full-Time Position; FLSA Non-Exempt; Starting Salary Range 53 plus benefits as outlined in the Personnel Manual. https://www.nogalesaz.gov/DocumentCenter/View/106/Salary-Range-Schedules-PDF
Close Date: Interested and qualified candidates must submit a completed City of Nogales application, letter of interest, resume, AZ EMT Certification, AZ Firefighter 1 & 2 Certification, current Firefighter exam, and PAT results to the Human Resources Department. This position is open until filled.
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