Job Announcement
The City of Chandler Fire Department is currently seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a
Firefighter.
The closing date for this position is May 17, 2026. Applicants that meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to move forward to take the written examination though the National Testing Network (NTN) starting June 1, 2026.
Current City of Chandler employees may only hold one position and are not eligible for additional part-time or secondary positions within the City of Chandler.
Why work for Chandler?
- Open and collaborative environment
- Up to 8 hours paid time off annually to volunteer in the community
- 3 medical plans to choose from along with dental and vision coverage
- Accrue 130 hours paid vacation in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
- Accrue 96 hours paid sick leave in your first year, eligible for use immediately following accrual
- 12 paid holidays annually, with the potential for additional holiday leave at the end of 2026, subject to approval by the City Manager
- Become part of the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS)
- City contributions of 1% gross wages per pay period to deferred compensation
- Robust Employee Wellness program with $350 incentive
- Professional development opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually, $3,200 for part time employees
- Free Tumbleweed Recreation Center membership
- * The MOU outlines specific agreements for Firefighters regarding time off, holidays, etc.
Who we are
The City of Chandler Fire Department is a progressive, internationally accredited organization with an ISO Class 1 rating and a distinguished history of service to the community. City charter authorizes the Department to mitigate all hazards, including fire suppression, emergency medical services (EMS), hazardous materials response, technical rescue, and crisis intervention. In support of those functions, the Fire Department staffs a fire prevention division, EMS and training divisions, mechanical maintenance facility, community preparedness office, and Department administration.
Chandler Fire is:
- Responsive to the needs of the community
- Committed to community involvement
- Dedicated to customer service
- Proud of our professionalism
Who we are looking for
Our new team members will have a passion for customer service, a positive attitude, be team players with a strong mentality and excellent communication skills. The primary function of an employee in this class is to protect the life and property within the City of Chandler and the surrounding communities. This includes responding to and mitigating emergency and non-emergency incidents. These incidents include house and building fires, emergency rescue, hazardous material response, emergency medical services, welfare and well-being of the community and to promote and maintain public safety within the City of Chandler Fire Department's response area.
To view the complete job description, please click here .
Minimum qualifications
- A High school diploma or GED equivalency at time of application; and
- must be at least eighteen (18) years of age at the time of application; and
- current (within 12 months prior to the beginning of the Internship) Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) Certification (proof will be required at time of Internship invitation); and
- ability to obtain and maintain State of Arizona Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification prior to graduation from the Fire Academy; or proof of current State of Arizona EMT Certification prior to graduation from the Fire Academy; and
- ability to obtain and maintain the Firefighter I & II Certifications prior to graduation from the Fire Academy; and
- must meet the qualifications to wear a tight-fitting respirator by passing a medical evaluation test in accordance with CFR 1910.134 by hire date and must maintain certification; and
- must meet and maintain the National Fire Protection Association standard 1582 Chapter 5.1 Essential Job Tasks; and
- valid Arizona Driver's License with acceptable driving record (proof will be required at time of conditional offer)
- any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Candidates possessing a certification other than from Arizona or a valid National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) will need to meet all requirements to obtain a State of Arizona EMT Certification.
Chandler’s Firefighter Hiring Process
- Application accepted May 4, 2026 - May 17, 2026
- National Testing Network Written Exam - Invitation Only June 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026
- First Oral Board (anticipated August 3, 2026 - August 7, 2026)
- Second Oral Board (anticipated August 31, 2026 - September 4, 2026)
- Internship (anticipated October 17, 2026 - November 14, 2026 - Saturdays only)
All applicants must attain favorable results in each of the examination phases to qualify for the next phase. Human Resources reserves the right to change the process without notification if deemed necessary.
The application and required documentation MUST be submitted by Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM for eligibility to participate in the written examination.
To be considered for statutory employment preference, please submit your documents to
[email protected] no later than May 17, 2026. Requirements and detailed information can be found here: https://www.chandleraz.gov/government/departments/human-resources/statutory-employment-preferences
Applicants who meet the minimum requirements to test will be invited to the FireTEAM Written Exam. The Written Exam will be offered through the National Testing Network (NTN) during the testing window of June 1 through June 30. You have the option of completing the NTN test virtually, or you can complete the test at one of NTN’s locations across the U.S. Candidates who tested previously with NTN and have current valid FireTEAM test score (taken within one year) may submit their existing scores to Human Resources for Chandler’s Firefighter testing process without having to test again. NTN scores are valid one year from your test date. NTN registration will be invitation-only. Detailed information and instructions to register with NTN will only be sent to the qualified applicants by May 22, 2026. If you need to take the FireTeam Test with NTN, please schedule the exam as soon as you receive your invitation to test. Spots are limited and it must be scheduled ahead of time.
Note: The Chandler Fire Department is not currently offering the CPAT exam. Candidates are encouraged to take the CPAT or prep-courses at other organizations like Maricopa Community Colleges or the National Testing Network .
The position available is a full-time position and is subject to a twelve (12) month probationary period. A register of qualified candidates will be active for up to two (2) years or at the discretion of the Fire Chief.
The City of Chandler will conduct a pre-employment drug/alcohol test, motor vehicle record check, medical evaluation, and a background check on the successful candidates. A final offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable results.
The City of Chandler fingerprints all applicants selected for hire to evaluate the fitness of prospective employees. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.
* Arizona does not have reciprocal agreements with any other states for Emergency Medical Care Technician (EMCT) Certifications; therefore, other state level certifications cannot be transferred to Arizona. Successful candidates will be required to have a current and valid Arizona EMCT and reside in Arizona by academy graduation.
Applicants for employment and volunteer opportunities should be aware of the City of Chandler’s policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the city’s Drug Free Workplace Policy. Certain positions within the city are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment or volunteer opportunity. The examination process may vary if determined necessary.
The City of Chandler is committed to Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation.
The City of Chandler offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and some part-time positions. For more detailed information on the benefits offered, please Click Here .
Closing Date/Time: 5/17/2026 11:59 PM Arizona
