• The Black Canyon Fire Department is a combination department comprised of seven full-time and thirty-two reserve firefighters.
  
  It is our philosophy that whether you are a reserve or career firefighter the tasks to be completed are the same.  Therefore, the department takes its responsibility toward public safety and providing professional services very seriously.
  
  The department accepts applications year-round.  Since most of our applicants live in the greater City of Phoenix area, we believe it is important for all applicants to fully understand the travel distance it will take them to get to Black Canyon City.  Therefore, completed applications must be hand delivered to the department by the applicant.  Applications submitted by any other means, will not be accepted.
  
  Testing for reserve firefighter positions is typically held in January of each year.  Full-time positions are typically filled from within our reserve firefighter ranks.
  
  Minimum Requirements
  
  18 years of age or older
  Valid Arizona Drivers License
  IFSAC Firefighter I & II certification, or ability to obtain within 18-months of hire
  Arizona Emergency Medical Technician certification, or show proof of current enrollment in class
  24 or 40 hour Hazardous Materials certification, or ability to obtain within 18-months of hire
  Basic Wildland Firefighting certification, or ability to obtain within 18-months of hire
  
  Applicant Testing Process
• 100 question written general knowledge test.  Applicants have one hour  to complete with a score of 75% or better.
• Applicants successfully completing the written test may proceed to the physical agility test.
• Applicants will be interviewed by a panel of three to five department members
• Applicants recommended for further consideration by the Oral Board will be scheduled for a final interview with the Fire Chief

Applicants selected for a probationary position eith the department will be required to attend a four to five week Orientation program which is held each Saturday and Sunday.  Probationary firefighters must attend all of the orientation classes.  If you are unable to meet this requirement, please do not apply until you are able to do so.