Becoming a Firefighter

The Buckeye Fire-Medical-Rescue Department is committed to providing a high level of service to the residents of Buckeye. Our firefighters protect lives through medical services, fire combat, disaster services and public education. Join the city of Buckeye and the Buckeye Fire-Medical-Rescue Department to help protect our community by bringing your skills to one of the fastest-growing cities in country.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate from high school or process a GED
• Arizona State Certificate as an Emergency Medical Technician (basic level)
• Arizona State Certificate from the Hazardous Materials (operation level)
• Complete the Buckeye Fire Department firefighter testing process

Each candidate will need to complete the written examination and physical ability components as advertised prior to the start of the testing process. The physical ability portion (Candidate Physical Ability Test-CPAT) must be done through a national testing center, see links below for local testing center options:

National Testing Network
Glendale Community College
Mesa Community College

To see the full requirement to become a city of Buckeye Firefighter, read our Promotions and Testing Process.

Current Jobs

To see all job openings currently available, check out the city of Buckeye's careers page. If you are interested in a certain job and do not see the position posted, fill out a job interested card.

Fire Cadets

We are not accepting applications for Fire Cadets program at this time. We plan to open the application process in the sprring, so visit the website in early March 2025 for specific dates.         

Being a Cadet for the Buckeye Fire-Medical-Rescue Department is a great place to learn what firefighters face daily. The Buckeye Fire-Medical-Rescue Fire Cadet Program educates future firefighters on the duties and responsibilities of a sworn firefighter. The Cadet Program provides the individual with training to prepare them for a future in the fire service.                                      

Fire Cadets will participate in a variety of training areas: firefighting skills, fitness, EMS, fire board interview preparation, character development and community relations.

The Cadet will learn about the fire and medical service, and in turn, they volunteer time back to their communities. Cadets also participate in community service events including public education activities and city-sponsored events. Participation in these extra activities has minimal requirements, however, members are highly encouraged to participate.