• Complete online application, including the required documentation uploads

• Required by date of hire, a candidate must pass the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) Preparation Guide 

• Here is some helpful information to help prepare: Firefighter Candidate Preparedness Guide.

• Complete/Pass the testing process, which will include direct links when selected to move forward

  • Online Testing WONSCORE Pre-Employment Assessment

  • Online SPARK One-way Interview SPARK Candidate Experience

  • Practical component including multiple days at the GRPSTC academy

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS (IF APPLICABLE)

• Conditional Job Offer

• Drug testing/Urinalysis

• Background Check

• Occupational Health NFPA 1582 Physical

• See job description for full list of job specific requirements

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION INCLUDES

• City of Glendale new employee orientation

• Occupational medical physical

• Firefighter Recruit: 14 week regional academy (560 hours at GRPSTC)

• Incumbent ALS Firefighter: 6 week bridge academy (240 hours at GRPSTC)

• 1-year probationary period after date of hire

• See job description for full list

Stay informed on our processes by visiting this page regularly and by following us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We will announce when the application opens on these platforms. 

You may also submit a job interest card.  Select “Fire & EMS,” then click on “Subscribe” and submit your information.  You will be notified when recruitment become available for positions with the Glendale Fire Department.

See the job description and benefits for Fire Fighter Trainee for City of Glendale here.  Please call 623-930-4400 for more info, or email [email protected].