Show Low Fire Department
Fire Fighter Recruit
“Red Shirt”
The Show Low Fire Department is interested in having eligible persons apply for the position of Fire Fighter Recruit as a pool of incumbents who are actively committed to working in the fire service. This grade is a non-qualifying position that leads to hire as a Reserve Fire Fighter (Blue Shirt) position. All candidates must be willing to attend the Fire Academy and certify as FF I & II and EMT. Eligible candidates must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Posses a valid drivers license and have a clean driving record
- Have a high school diploma or GED
- Provide documentation of a Health Physical stating you are fit to perform the duties of a fire fighter
- Have vision correctable to 20/20 and be able to distinguish colors
- Must work or live within a 35 minute radius of Fire Station 310
- Attend training meetings
- Be willing to ride along with on duty crew
- Be interviewed
- Have a background check
- Be willing to work for minimum wage
The Show Low Fire Department has certain expectations for our recruits. They are as follows:
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Be familiar with the Show Low Fire Department Policy Manual
- Maintain a good standard of conduct
- Not use tobacco products
- Maintain good physical condition
- Be drug free
The Show Low Fire Department has essential functions for our recruits. They are as follows:
- Respond to appropriate incidents to provide support services (i.e. Rehab)
- Attend drills, trainings and other special projects
- Learn department policies
- Learn fire fighting skills
- Learn rescue techniques
- Learn emergency medical techniques
- Learn fire apparatus and equipment use
- Learn salvage and overhaul operations
- Demonstrate personal growth in skills, team work and fire fighting ability
If interested, please contact Chief Chevalier at 928-537-5100 or rchevalier@showlowfire.org
