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Gilbert Fire and Rescue
Gilbert, AZ · Maricopa County
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Department careers page ↗Gilbert Fire & Rescue Department (GFRD) is the municipal fire and emergency service for the Town of Gilbert, Arizona. It is made up of more than 250 dedicated and well-trained members who deliver an all-hazards emergency services model along with a range of community-oriented programs.
Fire service in Gilbert traces back to a volunteer department launched in 1923 that lasted nearly six decades. The town hired its first two paid firefighters in 1985, and Gilbert stood up its own fire department in 1993, growing from a single station that year to roughly a dozen stations serving the community today.
The department holds an ISO Class 1 rating, the highest classification available, reflecting the strength of its emergency response, staffing, and infrastructure. Firefighters here have access to specialty and advancement tracks including a HazMat program, tactical paramedic program, and drone program.
MissionTo protect the lives, property, and environment of the people who live, work, play, and travel in Gilbert by: rapid and effective emergency response; innovative prevention, enforcement, and education efforts; and maintenance of a highly trained and dedicated work force.
Gilbert Fire & Rescue hires primarily through a periodic Firefighter Recruit Program, with applications posted on the Town of Gilbert's careers site (governmentjobs.com/careers/gilbert). The department is currently accepting applications for its 2026 Firefighter Recruit Program.
Candidates move through a multi-phase selection process and, once hired, complete a fire academy before being assigned to shift work. Career advancement opportunities include specialty programs and promotion to Fire Engineer, Fire Captain, and beyond.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Valid Driver's License, or the ability to obtain one by time of job offer
- Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) issued/valid within six months prior to the application closing date
- State of Arizona or National Emergency Medical Technician Basic certification, or ability to obtain prior to job offer
Hiring process
- Online Behavioral and Cognitive Assessment
- Online Video Interview
- In-Person Oral Board Interview
- Intern Academy
Benefits
Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes self-funded medical and dental plans, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, and more.
New hires complete a Fire Academy; the recruit selection process concludes with an Intern Academy phase.
What are the minimum requirements to become a Gilbert firefighter?
You need a High School Diploma or G.E.D., a valid driver's license (or ability to obtain one by the job offer), a current CPAT card issued within six months of the application closing date, and Arizona or National EMT-Basic certification (or the ability to obtain it before a job offer).
How do I apply?
Applications are posted through the Town of Gilbert careers site at governmentjobs.com/careers/gilbert. The department is currently accepting applications for its 2026 Firefighter Recruit Program.
What does the hiring process look like?
The selection process includes an online behavioral and cognitive assessment, an online video interview, an in-person oral board interview, and an intern academy.
What schedule do Gilbert firefighters work?
After graduating from the fire academy, Gilbert firefighters work 48-hour shifts, averaging about five shifts per month, with opportunities for overtime.
What benefits does the department offer?
Gilbert provides a comprehensive benefit package including self-funded medical and dental plans, life insurance, disability, a pension, and tuition reimbursement, among other benefits.
What career advancement and specialty opportunities are available?
Firefighters can pursue specialty programs such as the HazMat program, tactical paramedic program, and drone program, plus promotion to Fire Engineer, Fire Captain, and beyond.
Past postings, kept for reference. These are no longer accepting applications.
Gilbert Fire & Rescue is hiring EMTs for a full-time 56-hour role with an annualized pay range of $60,968.96 - $88,391.68 including overtime. Apply by July 6.
Apply for a full-time Transportation Paramedic role with Gilbert Fire & Rescue by July 6. Earn $21-$32 hourly with overtime included in the annualized pay range of $70,886.40-$106,296.32.