City of Yuma Fire Department — Yuma, AZ
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IMPORTANT: This recruitment is open until September 6, 2026 or until 600 applications are received, whichever comes first. The posting will automatically close once the quantity is reached, even if the closing date is still pending .
Are you looking to join a team that values Professionalism, Accountability, Integrity, and Responsiveness? Do you want to be a part of a strong team dedicated to serving our community, building relationships, and creating opportunities? Then this might be the opportunity for you!
We are looking for someone to join Team Yuma as a Fire Fighter Recruit, working with the Yuma Fire Department. The ideal candidate will beteam-oriented, adaptable, and dependable.
HIRING PROCESS
The steps below must be completed prior to hire. Tentative dates and details are included at the bottom of this posting.
PAY INFORMATION Pay is as advertised for a 40-hour week / 2080 hours per year = $24.5154 hourly / $50,992 annually until graduation of the fire academy. Upon successful completion of the 22-week fire academy and promotion to a Fire Fighter/ EMT, pay will depend on the work schedule as follows: - 40-hour week / 2080 hours annually = $28.1550 hourly / $58,562 annually - 56-hour week / 2912 hours annually = $20.1106 hourly / $58,562 annually
JOB INFORMATION
Under close supervision, attends Yuma Fire Department Fire Academy to learn skills and proficiency levels according to the departmental guidelines.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: - Attends classroom training sessions and takes notes required to complete Fire Academy. - Completes written, oral and skills proficiency examinations for a wide variety of required Fire Fighter skills and knowledge, and maintains required levels of proficiency. - Participates in physical conditioning training and testing, and maintains required levels of physical fitness. - Adheres to Fire Academy rules and regulations. - Performs other related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS **Education, Training and Experience Guidelines ** High School Diploma or GED equivalent; AND must be at least 18 years of age by September 6, 2025. Must meet Fire Department standards for medical examinations and physical ability.
Knowledge of: ** - City policies and procedures. - Safe work practices, occupational hazards and safety precautions. Skill in: - Maintaining academic and professional standards in accordance with Department policies. - Following verbal and written instruction. - Reading and understanding training materials and completing written, physical, and skills testing. - Learning and applying training materials and training instructions. LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ** A valid Arizona State Driver's License is required.
Upon graduation from the Yuma Fire Department Academy all candidates will be required to possess a Fire Fighter I and II, Arizona Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic, and Hazmat First Responder Operations certification.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in a classroom environment, and in the field for training exercises; requires strenuous physical efforts, and Cadets are expected to successfully meet physical and academic demands related to the academy environment.
**Application Process: ** Available at Neogov.com (governmentjobs.com); closes on Sunday, September 6, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. or upon receipt of 600 applications, whichever comes first.
Pre-Physical: 30-minute assessment on one of the following Sundays: September 20, 27, or October 4, 2026 - Yuma Civic Center, 1400 West Desert Hills Drive, Yuma AZ 85365. Written Exam: ** Week of October 12, 2026 - Yuma Civic Center, 1440 West Desert Hills Drive, Yuma AZ 85365 Candidate ** Physical Ability Test (CPAT) Orientation Sessions: ** 8 orientation sessions to help you prepare for the CPAT exam; held every Saturdayfrom October 17, 2026 through November 28, 2026. Detailed information will be sent to qualified applicants. CPAT Testing : Week of December 7, 2026 - City of Yuma, Public Safety Training Facility, 3575 S. Ave 4E (Gary Maas), Yuma AZ 85365.Panel Interviews: Week of December 14, 2026Chief's Interview: ** Weekof January 5, 2027 Medical Examination: ** Required prior to hire; dates to be determined. Hire Date: February 2026 Fire Academy:** A 22-week paramilitary training program. It is the fire service equivalent of a police academy and training is designed to prepare for obtaining Firefighter I and II and Emergency Medical Technician certifications.
CPAT LINKS: - CPAT Orientation Guide - Candidate Preparation Guide - Candidate Instruction Video
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The City of Yuma offers the following benefits to Full-time City employees:
*ARIZONA STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM (ASRS) - City employees are automatically enrolled in the Arizona State Retirement System. Employees contribute 11.87% (pre-tax) and the City contributes 11.87% of employee gross wages through automatic deduction. Should an employee terminate City employment, the ASRS funds may be withdrawn or remain until retirement. Contributions to the ASRS are in addition to FICA (Social Security taxes).
*LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD) - Included through the Arizona State Retirement System. Employees contribute .11% and the City contributes .11% of employee gross wages. LTD contributions are in addition to FICA (Social Security taxes).
*SHORT TERM DISABILITY The City provides short-term disability coverage at no cost to the employee. Short-term disability replaces part of your income if you can’t work for a short time due to a covered disability.
*SOCIAL SECURITY & MEDICARE - Employees pay a contribution into the Social Security & Medicare System.
WORKER'S COMP. - Insurance coverage for medical expenses and loss of income due to an on-the-job injury is provided by the City of Yuma for all employees. UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE - Employees are covered by Unemployment Insurance.
MEDICAL, DENTAL, and VISION INSURANCE - The City of Yuma is proud to provide medical, dental and vision insurance for its employees which is administered by the Yuma Area Benefit Consortium. Employees may choose from two traditional PPO plans or a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account. Dependent premiums are paid one month in advance and are pre-taxed (unless waived). Additional information regarding medical, dental and vision benefits may be requested from the City's Human Resources Department. LIFE INSURANCE - The City provides a life insurance policy for employees in an amount that is equal to your annual salary. An Accidental Death and Dismemberment rider is also included for an equal amount. Employees may elect, at their cost, additional life insurance for up to 5X their annual salary. Various voluntary insurance policies are available at your cost and may be set up as an automatic payroll deduction. Information is available from the City's Human Resources Department.
*FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT - The plan establishes a reimbursement account, which is designed to provide you with a means of paying for certain medical, dental, vision, and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. The amount you designate is subtracted from your earnings before taxes and is deposited in your flexible spending account. As a new employee you have 30 days from your hire date to enroll.
*EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - Provides free counseling sessions for employees and family members, as well as a 24-hour crisis line for emergencies.
*COMPENSATORY LEAVE (COMP. TIME) - Paid leave that an employee has elected to accrue in lieu of overtime payment.
*GENERAL LEAVE - This leave is available for all regular full-time and regular part-time employees. General Leave is paid leave for an employee's personal time off. General Leave can normally be used 90 days after your hire date. General Leave accrual varies by the employee's years of service and employment status.
*SICK LEAVE - Employees are eligible to utilize paid sick leave immediately following 90 calendar days from their date of hire. July 1 of each year, employees will have 40 hours of sick leave added to their sick leave bank. New employees will have 40 hours of sick leave added to their sick leave bank on their date of hire.
*PAID PARENTAL LEAVE The City provides up to 4 weeks of paid parental leave to employees following the birth of an employee’s child or the placement of a child with an employee in connection with adoption or foster care.
*HOLIDAYS - The City recognizes 12 holidays per year. Holiday pay is at eight hours per holiday. - New Year's Day - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (third Monday in January) - President's Day (third Monday in February) - Memorial Day (Last Monday in May) - Juneteenth - Independence Day - Labor Day (First Monday in September) - Veterans Day - Thanksgiving Day - Day After Thanksgiving - Christmas Day - Additional Day in conjunction with Christmas
DEFERRED COMPENSATION - Employees may participate in a tax-sheltered Annuity Plan (457 Plan) through payroll deduction to provide additional retirement income. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT The City provides eligible employees tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate level courses. Eligible full-time employees may receive up to a maximum of $3,500 per calendar year.
*SMOKE-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT - The City prohibits smoking in, and within a reasonable distance of, all buildings used by the City for the conduct of City business or buildings or facilities used or occupied as workspace by City employees. This includes City owned and operated vehicles. This policy applies to all City employees, volunteers, citizens, and other persons entering or using City owned or operated facilities and/or vehicles.