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VERDE VALLEY FIRE DISTRICT 2700 E. GODARD ROAD COTTONWOOD, ARIZONA 86326 (928)634-2578 http://www.verdevalleyfire.org
Updated: August 19, 2025
Position Title: Firefighter EMT or CEP
Verde Valley Fire District (VVFD) and Copper Canyon Fire and Medical District (CCFMD) are accepting applications for the position of Firefighter / EMT or Paramedic. VVFD and CCFMD are looking to establish a Firefighter hiring list of individuals who are interested in joining our growing organizations. The agencies share a Fire Chief who may use the established list to fill current and future vacancies at either District.
Candidates are required to complete the following by 5:00 pm (AZ time) on Sunday, September 21, 2025 to be considered for the role:
Selected candidates will be contacted by Thursday, September 25, 2025 to submit a completed application packet. Candidates with verified credentials will be scheduled for an oral board interview to be held the week of October 6, 2025. Final candidates will be invited for a Chiefs interview.
Hiring Wage Range (DOE): $16.48 - $17.48 base hourly rate, approximately $49,275 - $52,980 annually. Additional $2.25 / hour for Paramedic certification.
Benefit Information: Public Safety Personnel Retirement System; 100% of employee and 80% of dependent health, dental, and vision insurance; $50,000 life insurance policy for employee; $2,500 employee only or $5,000 family contributions to health savings account; 48/96 work schedule; paid sick and vacation leave; holiday pay.
Department ContactLisa Elliott, Administrative Manager(928) 325-4411lelliott@verdevalleyfire.org
Department Overview: VVFD and CCFMD are combination fire / EMS agencies that provide fire suppression, EMS, technical rescue, wildland, fire prevention and many other services. VVFD and CCFMD offer a 48/96 shift schedule, health, dental, vision and life insurance benefits, and paid annual leave as part of a competitive compensation package. Become part of our vision, live our values, and join our communities.
Area Information: VVFD covers the unincorporated areas around the City of Cottonwood as well as the communities of Cornville, Page Springs, and the Town of Clarkdale. CCFMD covers the communities of Camp Verde, McGuireville, Rimrock, and Lake Montezuma.
Age:Minimum of 18 years old.Citizenship Required:Yes or legal authorization to work in the United States.High School Diploma or Equivalent:YesValid Arizona Driver's License (or the abilty to get one prior to job offer):YesAbility to Read/Speak English:YesNecessary Certifications:Firefighter I & II, NFPA 1001 equivalent, or IFSAC Certification *See NoteArizona EMT or CEP cerfication *See NoteCurrent BLS CPR certificationHAZMAT First Responder Operations certification *See NoteCompletion of NIMS 100 and 700
*Note: Required prior to full-time job offer. Must be currently enrolled in a program and able to provide a copy of your registration or a letter from your instructor.Additional Requirements:Must be able to pass a background check, psychological evaluation, physical examination, and other pre-employment screening. Hiring Process:NTN Testing (minimum passing score, if applicable, is 70%) Oral BoardsChiefs Interview If an offer is made, it will be contingent upon successfully completing the pre-hire physical, psychiatric evaluation, background check, and other pre-employment screening. Equal Opportunity Employer:Verde Valley Fire District and Copper Canyon Fire and Medical District are Equal Opportunity Employers.Preference Points:Any veteran of the armed forces of the United States separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions following more than six (6) months of active duty shall, in the final determination of scoring, be given a veteran preference of five (5) points over persons other than veterans. This shall be added to the grade earned by such veteran only if the veteran earns a passing score without preference. There will be a ten (10) point preference for any veteran who has a service-connected disability or according to the definitions of the Americans With Disabilities Act, is considered to be disabled. This preference shall also begiven to the spouse or surviving spouse of the following: a veteran who dies of a service-connected disability, a member of the armed forces who is listed with the secretary of defense as missing in action, or a person who has a total permanent disability resulting from a service-connected disability or who died while such disability was in existence.
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