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Heritage - Service - Commitment
The Clarkdale Fire District is a new
district committed to providing the highest level of professional emergency
services in our growing community. Although we are new as a district
(established November 30, 2006), we have a rich history of fire service dating
back to 1914. Clarkdale is located at the geographic center of Arizona, 100
miles north of Phoenix and 20 miles south of Sedona on the banks of the Verde River.
If quality of life, mild climate and natural/recreational opportunities are
important to you, Clarkdale is a place you should consider.
Applications for employment are not accepted
electronically.
We are creating a hire list for Reserve Firefighters.
To be considered for employment as a Reserve Firefighter for
Clarkdale Fire District, applicants must first
complete a standard test at National Testing Network (NTN). The National Testing Network (NTN) Arizona
Testing Center is located at 4840 South 33rd Street, Phoenix, AZ
85040, (602) 268-9331. To complete a
profile/work history and to schedule testing go to
www.nationaltestingnetwork.com,
select “Fire” and select Clarkdale Fire District as the agency for which to
apply (additional agencies may also be selected).
Practice tests are available on-line.
Test results will automatically be sent to Clarkdale Fire District.
Applicants should schedule their test far enough in advance to ensure
test results are received by
CLFD by any announced hiring deadline.
Test results typically take up to 72 hours to reach the District.
Wages & Benefits:
$9.73/shift hour for Reserve Firefighter/EMT
$11.55/shift hour for Reserve
Firefighter/Paramedic
(Wages quoted are after internal training to be shift-qualified,
during training hourly wages are
$7.50/hour)
Minimum Qualifications to Apply
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Be 18 years of age or older.
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Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
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Must possess a valid Arizona State driver’s
license and satisfactory driving record.
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Must live within the
Verde Valley or Sedona including Cottonwood, Clarkdale, Jerome, Camp Verde, Lake
Montezuma, Rim Rock, and
Oak Creek Canyon at time of
application.
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Must be able to read, write and speak the English
language.
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Successfully completed a CPAT within 6 months of
application deadline).
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Have the following certifications:
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State Firefighter 1&2.
o
Arizona EMT or CEP.
o
Haz-Mat Operations.
Job Announcement/Hire Process for
the October 2011 hiring (for informational purposes only).
Reserve Firefighter Job
Description
Employment
Application Form
Clarkdale Fire District is an Equal
Opportunity Employer and
encourages all qualified individuals to
apply.
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"I chose to work at
Clarkdale Fire because I get no greater satisfaction than working in a
small community where the fruits of my labors prove evident and I can be
involved with the citizens of the community on a personal level."
- Captain Brandon Nargessi
 "I can't think of a better
group of people to spend a third of my life with."
- Engineer Matt
Poe
"I
enjoy working at Clarkdale Fire District because we're family. I also
enjoy the small-town atmosphere, it reminds me of where I grew-up."
- Engineer Jeff Richey
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