Rio Verde Fire District
Employment Opportunities
At the Rio Verde Fire District, we are committed to supporting our Firefighters in delivering excellent customer service to our community and visitors. We believe this commitment to professionalism provides for a great work environment and enhances the trust between our customers, community, and our Firefighters. We have developed, and are committed to, a culture of excellent service delivery, realistic training opportunities, and an environment of caring for our members and their families.
As a Rio Verde Firefighter, you will have the opportunity to participate in the development of a lasting and resilient environment that fosters high standards in internal and external customer service, fireground operations, emergency medical service delivery, Firefighter survival, innovation, and a positive labor/management relationship.
If you feel trust, reliability, and customer service are pivotal elements of a great fire service career, we would love for you to apply to become a Rio Verde Firefighter.

We will be hosting an orientation for anyone interested in joining our organization. Please come spend some time with us and learn what Rio Verde Fire District is all about.
When: Tuesday, March 28th @ 10:00am
Where: RVFD Station 442 (17619 E. Rio Verde Drive, Rio Verde, AZ)
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FULL-TIME FIREFIGHTER STAFFING
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The Rio Verde Fire District anticipates hiring six (6) full-time firefighters on or around July 1, 2023. Applications must be received by 11:59 pm on March 31, 2023 and interviews are planned for mid-April.
Click here to read the full job description.
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Minimum Qualifications
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Arizona EMT or CEP (CEP requires current ACLS and PALS or PEPP certification)
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CPR for Healthcare Providers
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High School Diploma or GED
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Valid Arizona Drivers' License
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Pre-employment MVD Record and Background Check
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Pre-employment Drug Testing
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Successful completion of a CPAT from a licensed agency within the last 6 months (for those currently employed with a Phoenix Regional Automatic Aid Agency, proof of successful Department Physical within the last 12 months may be accepted in lieu of CPAT)
Benefits
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PSPRS
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Vacation and Sick time
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Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (partially paid by District)
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HealthiestYou Telehealth program (paid by District)
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Life Insurance (paid by District)
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Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (paid by employee)
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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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Please complete the application in it's entirety. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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When you have finished, save or download the application (option depends on what browser you use).
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Fill out the short form below and upload your application. Only applications uploaded here will be accepted.
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Applications MUST be received by 11:59pm on Friday, March 31, 2023. We anticipate holding interviews mid-April.
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Watch your email. You will be contacted whether you are selected for an interview or not.
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The Rio Verde Fire District strives for a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.