Job Information

GOLDEN VALLEY FIRE DISTRICT
749 S. EGAR RD
GOLDEN VALLEY, ARIZONA 86413
928-565-3479
http://www.goldenvalleyfire.org

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Updated: August 07, 2019

Job Classification: Reserve Firefighter/EMT and Firefighter/Paramedic

The Golden Valley Fire District is currently hiring for Firefighter/EMT or Firefighter/Paramedic - Reserve. This position requires a FireTEAM test and will remain OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

Application Process: Resumes must be mailed or emailed along with the Application;
Applications will be available at www.goldenvalleyfire.org
They can be mailed to: Golden Valley Fire District, 749 S. Egar Rd Golden Valley, AZ 86413.
They can be emailed to: gvfd@goldenvalleyfire.org

Upon completion of the entry level exam all candidate scores are automatically forwarded to the Golden Valley Fire District. Candidates who attain a passing score on the entry level exam will be placed on the department's eligibility list. Golden Valley Fire District will contact candidates on the list and will invite them to continue to participate in other stages of the department selection process.

Salary Information:
Firefighter/EMT - $12.50 per hour
Firefighter/Paramedic - $16 per hour

Area Information: We are a small rural community that is located between Kingman, AZ and Bullhead City, AZ. We are close to Lake Mohave and the Colorado River and Lake Havasu, AZ. Las Vegas is 100 miles from the area. Flagstaff, AZ is 160 miles from the area.

Population: 8,000

Contact:
Dave Cunningham
928-565-4060
Captain
d.cunningham@goldenvalleyfire.org

Job Requirements

Age: 18

US Citizen: Yes

High School Grad/GED: Yes

Valid ARIZONA State Driver's License: Yes

Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes

Academy Certification: Yes

Necessary Certifications:

Arizona Firefighter 1 & 2 (or equivalent)
Valid Arizona State/National Registry Paramedic Certification
Valid Arizona State/National Registry EMT Certification
Valid Drivers License within applicants state of residence

Felony, Criminal Activity Disqualifiers:

No Felony Convictions in last 10 years
No DUI Convictions last 5 years
No drug use arrest or conviction of illegal substances prior 5 years

Driving Disqualifiers:

Poor driving record based on Class A and Class B violations
Suspension or revocation of driver’s license in last 5 years

Selection Process: Those applicants who successfully pass the examination process shall be placed on an eligibility list. The top candidates chosen will be called for an internal oral board examination.

Pass a Fitness for Duty Physical and Drug Screening
Current Volunteer Firefighters and Veterans preference points

The Fire Chief may use the Rule of Three in selecting the final candidate for the position from the eligibility list. Thus, the Fire Chief may use his/her discretion in identifying the best candidate from any of the top three candidates on the Eligibility List.

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