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Avondale Fire Medical
Avondale, AZ · Maricopa County
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Department careers page ↗Avondale Fire & Medical is the fire and emergency medical services provider for the City of Avondale, Arizona, operating under the motto "Service Before Self" and describing itself as a Driven, Professional, and United organization. The department delivers emergency fire and medical response, advanced life support (ALS) services, fire prevention and code enforcement, and community education programs across a growing corridor of the West Phoenix metro area.
Operations run out of five fire stations plus a dedicated administrative building and training center. Station assignments reflect a range of specialized capabilities, including a Technical Rescue Team based at Station 173 (water rescue, confined space, mountain rescue, trench and structural collapse), a ladder company and low-acuity EMS unit at the newest station (175, built 2021), and wildland-capable brush and water tender apparatus at Station 171 that also deploys regionally to support large wildfire incidents. The department's ISO Public Protection Classification of 2/2X reflects a high standard of fire protection and emergency response readiness for residents and businesses.
Beyond emergency response, the department runs an active community education program, including station tours, a Ride Along program for residents 18 and older, a Citizen Academy, the FirePal program for preschool-through-third-grade fire safety education, car seat installation checks, and CPR/AED instruction. All Avondale fire stations are designated Safe Baby Havens under Arizona's Safe Haven Law.
Avondale Fire & Medical hires through the City of Avondale's centralized Human Resources recruitment system on governmentjobs.com, powered by NEOGOV. Firefighter and other department positions are posted as openings become available; applicants apply online and are notified electronically as their application moves through the recruitment process.
Hiring process
- Submit an online application through the City of Avondale careers portal (governmentjobs.com) when a position is posted
- Receive an email confirming the application was received
- Application is evaluated on the details provided (resumes alone are not sufficient — the application itself must show relevant education, training, and experience)
- Most qualified applicants are invited to continue in the selection process
- Track application status by logging into a governmentjobs.com account
How do I apply for a job with Avondale Fire & Medical?
Openings are posted on the City of Avondale's careers portal at governmentjobs.com/careers/avondale. Applicants apply online, receive an email confirming receipt, and are notified electronically as their application progresses through the recruitment process.
How many fire stations does Avondale Fire & Medical operate?
The department operates five fire stations (171-175) across the city, along with a dedicated Fire & Medical Administration Building and a Fire Training Center.
What is Avondale Fire & Medical's ISO rating?
Avondale Fire & Medical holds an ISO Public Protection Classification (PPC) rating of 2/2X, recognizing a high level of fire protection and emergency service quality.
Does Avondale Fire & Medical have a Technical Rescue Team?
Yes. Station 173 is home to the department's Technical Rescue Team (TRT), which provides specialized response for water rescue, confined space rescue, mountain rescue, trench collapse, and structural collapse incidents.