Rio Verde Fire District

Employment Opportunities

The Rio Verde Fire District is currently accepting applications for Reserve Firefighters. 

Please see below for the details of this postion and how to apply.  Thank you!

The Rio Verde Fire District (RVFD) serves an unincorporated area in the pristine desert foothills northeast of Phoenix .  The priority of the fire district is to provide a superior level of customer service to the citizens of this community.   In addition to the basic requirements, individuals desiring to join the RVFD team should possess a strong sense of kinship and social acumen that exceeds traditional standards. The Rio Verde Fire District seeks individuals whose passionate desire is to provide value added service to the community, excel in fire service advances, and elevate to an exceptional level of customer care.

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RESERVE FIREFIGHTER STAFFING

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The Rio Verde Fire District is accepting applications for Reserve Firefighter staffing. The RVFD defines a Reserve Firefighter as a suppression employee who is scheduled only on an as needed basis.

Reserve Firefighters are required to submit a minimum of two 24-hour shifts of availability each 28-day work period and may not work in excess of nine shifts (or 216 hours) per 28-day work period.

The successful applicant will be placed on the employee roster to work shifts when there are openings due to vacation/sick time or other special staffing needs.

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Minimum Qualifications

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• Firefighter I & II

• Arizona EMT or CEP (CEP requires current ACLS and PALS or PEPP certification)

• CPR Pro

• High School Diploma or GED

• Pre-employment MVD Record and Background Check

• Pre-employment Drug Testing

Benefits

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• Those required by law: unemployment, social security, worker's compensation, and earned paid sick time

• Holiday Pay

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Pay

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• For information regarding pay, please click here to view our Salary Plan.

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Application Process

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You may complete and submit your application either by paper or electronically.

To complete a Paper Application:

1. Click on the image below to open the application. 

2. You may complete the it online and then print -or- print the application and complete by hand.

3. Once printed, sign and date the last page and submit either:

• In person

• Via Fax at 480-471-1821

• Mail to Rio Verde Fire District, 25608 N. Forest Road, Rio Verde, Arizona 85263

To request a Electronic Application:

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1. Fill out the form below and hit submit. 

2. An Electronic Application will be emailed to you within one week.

3. Complete the application. On the last page, click where it says "Click here to sign". (Depending on the device you are using, it will either ask you to type your name or draw it.)

4. Once finished, click "Apply".​

5. A blue button will appear at the bottom that says "Click to Sign". Simply click that button and your application will be submitted.

The Rio Verde Fire District strives for a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.