Firefighter

The Rincon Valley Fire District seeks qualified candidates to establish hiring eligibility lists
for Firefighters/EMTs and Firefighters/Paramedics.

Non-Exempt/Full-Time Position

Closing Date: May 10th, 2024

Salary Information:

• Firefighter/EMT $16.82 Hourly - approximately $50,304 annually*
• Firefighter/CEP $21.18 Hourly - approximately $63,335 annually*

*Pending Board Approval

Benefit Information:
Located at https://www.rvfdaz.org/employment.html

Job Requirements:

• Age: Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Citizenship Required: Yes, or legally authorized to work in the United States.
• High School Graduate or GED
• Valid ARIZONA Driver's License
• Ability to Read/Speak English
• Vision: Must meet NFPA 1582 2018 Edition requirements.
• College: Not required but preferable.
• Academy Certification: Yes, Firefighter I & II certified.
• Prior Experience: Preferable.

Minimum Qualifications:
Please provide copies of all listed Minimum Qualifications with the Employment Application sent to
HR@rinconvalleyfd.org. Failure to do so may disqualify your application.

• Firefighter I & II certification.
• Current Arizona State EMT or Paramedic certification.
• Basic Wildland Firefighter certification.
• Hazardous Materials First Responder: Operations Level.
• Healthcare Provider Level CPR certified.
• Valid, unrestricted Arizona Driver’s License with a good driving record.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

To be considered for this opportunity to join our team, please complete the following steps
(all requirements must be met by 5 PM on May 10th, 2024):

• Complete the FireTEAM written exam through the National Testing Network.
• The candidate is required to complete the Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) and Public
  Safety Self-Assessment (PSSA)
• You can access these questionnaires through your National Testing Network
  candidate account. NTN suggests completing the PSSA as soon as possible to avoid
  delay in your process.
• Complete a district employment application available at https://www.rvfdaz.org/employment.
  html
• Send your completed and signed application with copies of certifications verifying that you
  meet the minimum qualifications and a completed resume with a cover letter to
  HR@rinconvalleyfd.org.

Selection Process:
Based on the number of eligible applicants, the selection process may include but is not limited to
the following:

• Application review and evaluation.
• Written test through National Testing Network.
• Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) and Public Safety Self-Assessment (PSSA) through
  National Testing Network.
• Interviews.
• Background check and fingerprint clearance.
• Drug screening.
• Driver’s license evaluation.
• RVFD hosted Physical Ability Test (invites will be sent to qualified applicants).

Schedule:
Applications, Written Test, PHQ, and PSSA (REQUIRED): April 1st to May 10th, 2024.

Orientation & RPAT Review (OPTIONAL): April 29th & May 13th starting at 0900 (Each event is
the same material).
- Please RSVP @ https://forms.gle/xVLHnYbbWm57sAqy9 (copy and paste to your browser
search bar if the link does not work).

Rincon Valley Physical Ability Test (REQUIRED): Week of May 27th (Invites will be sent to
qualified applicants).

Interviews (REQUIRED): Week of June 3rd (Exact dates and times will be established as the
process progresses).

Department Overview:
The Rincon Valley Fire District serves a community nestled against the Saguaro National Park and
the Rincon Mountain Range on the southeast side of Tucson, AZ. The district has experienced
significant growth over the last several years.

The Rincon Valley Fire District was formed in 1985 by residents of the southeast metropolitan
Tucson area to ensure that the community received consistent, high-quality emergency services at
a reasonable cost. Since its inception, the district has provided fire protection and emergency
medical services to a rapidly growing community. This has led to our organization adopting an “allhazards”
approach to service delivery. This means that apart from the wide range of nonemergency
services provided, such as fire prevention and snake removals, the district also
provides fire protection, emergency medical services, hazardous materials response, technical
rescue, and wildland response.

The district currently provides emergency and community services to over 20,000 residents in a
370-square-mile response area. Rincon Valley Fire District personnel responded to 2,791 calls in
2023 from two strategically located fire stations staffed daily with 15 operations team members.
This team is supported by five administrative and support personnel, all aiming to prepare,
prevent, and protect our community from harm.

For additional information, such as benefits, district information, or job descriptions, please visit our
website at www.rinconvalleyfd.org
Contact Information:
Rincon Valley Fire District Human Resources
520-647-3760
HR@rinconvalleyfd.org