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Become a Surprise Firefighter! Currently the Surprise Fire Department is not handing out applications, please check back to see when the next hiring process will begin.

Starting Annual Salary $44,532.80 in the Academy $46,300.80 Upon Graduation Paramedics - $12,000 signing and retention bonus (Paid Incrementally) Great Benefits 120 hours annual vacation and 11 paid days 120 hours annual sick leave Tuition reimbursement City paid medical, dental, and vision insurance Public Safety Retirement and more! Minimum Requirements 18 years of age Valid Arizona Class D drivers license Arizona EMTB, EMTI, or EMTP at time of application Passed CPAT within 12 months prior to application and attain current CPAT within 9 months prior to offer of employment To View CPAT Information click here

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