Employment

The Rio Rico Fire District is your community fire department – professionals dedicated to making Rio Rico a safer place to live.  The District has paid, reserves and volunteers firefighters at its two stations 24 hours a day.

The Rio Rico Fire District (RRFD) is legally formed, taxing governmental agency with its own elected officials.  Funds for operating come from tax monies generated by taxes levied by the District on property within District and from inter-facility transports.

The District covers an area of roughly 42 square miles bounded on the west by the Coronado National Forest and on the east by ranch land.  On the south, at Kilometer 11 lies the Nogales Suburban Fire District and on the north lies Tubac Fire District.

The RRFD is responsible for providing fire and emergency medical services within these boundaries.  The District also provides inter-facility transports from Nogales to Tucson.  To augment the capabilities of other agencies in the County, we participate in a County and Federal wide mutual aid agreement.  This agreement allows us to summon help when needed and respond to calls for assistance to other agencies.

STEPS TO EMPLOYMENT

Applications are available at Rio Rico District Station 1, located at 1194 Pendleton Drive, Rio Rico, AZ 85648.  Our telephone number is 520-281-8421.  Required certifications must be submitted with completed applications.  Qualified candidates will be invited to take a Physical Agility Test and a Written Exam of 100 questions containing medical and fire questions.  Candidates who pass the two tests will be interviewed and ranked in order of overall score.

All job offers are contingent upon successful passing of drug screening, pre-employment physical examination, background check and previous employment verifications.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

New employees need to be EMT/CEP qualified and within one year become a qualified Firefighter I and II, in accordance with NFPA 1001.  You must posses a State of Arizona EMT or CEP or National Registry EMT Basic or EMT-Paramedic.  A valid Arizona driver’s license is required.  You must be 18 + years of age, have physical ability to perform firefighter and EMT functions, and be of good character.

 POSITION SUMMARY

This position exists to protect life and property through firefighting and EMS activities, often performed under conditions that require strenuous physical exertion.  A firefighter is often required to respond to non-emergency requests for service.  Participation is required in code enforcement activities, supervised drills, and training in firefighting and EMS skills.  Some time is spent in special and routine maintenance of buildings, equipment and apparatus.  During special events you maybe asked to participate in parades, community service projects and school outreach.  Work at the fire station and scenes of fires are normally performed under close supervision in accordance with well-defined procedures and are inspected during the task.

BENEFITS

The District offers competitive salary by using a step pay plan.  Full time employees, in one year, will start earning annual and sick leave.   We have medical insurance with vision and dental coverage.  We have short and long term disability along with worker’s compensation.  You will be able to join the State Public Safety Retirement Program along with a supplemental retirement package if you so desire.  Members of the District can belong to the International Association of Fire Firefighters.  The IAFF offers additional health and retirement benefits if you are a member.  The District offers tuition reimbursement for those classes that benefit the District and completed with a certificate.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Rio Rico Fire District

"To Privide Our Community Proactive

Fire & Emergency Medical Services

With

Compassion, Competence, Character

& Fiscal Responsibility"

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION

The District offers opportunities to perform in the following areas:

Rope I & II along with rope rescue

HazMat Technicians

Wildland fire

Arson investigation

CPR Instructor Classes

Continuing Fire & EMS Education

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If you are interested in becoming a full-time employee at the

Rio Rico Fire District, contact us at 520-281-8421.