Fire Captain

THIS IS A PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY ONLY FOR CURRENT CITY OF SCOTTSDALE FIRE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES. Fire Captain provides leadership and acts as a working supervisor to Firefighters and Engineers some of which may be assigned as Paramedics. Oversees Fire company activities including Fire suppression, emergency medical services, hazardous material incidents, Fire prevention, public education and the daily operation and maintenance of a Fire station. Please note: Be sure to check your email junk/spam folders regularly for possible notifications and/or self-schedule interview invitations from Governmentjobs. Applications received by 10/04/2026 will receive an initial review. Applications received after 10/04/2026 will be reviewed following the close of the posting.

Fire Captain provides leadership and acts as a working supervisor to Firefighters and Engineers some of which may be assigned as Paramedics. Oversees Fire company activities including Fire suppression, emergency medical services, hazardous material incidents, Fire prevention, public education and the daily operation and maintenance of a Fire station.

Applications received by 10/04/2026 will receive an initial review. Applications received after 10/04/2026 will be reviewed following the close of the posting.

Five years full-time paid sworn experience with a Fire Department and/or Fire District which required State or National Firefighter I and II Certification. (A 3/4 rule will be considered for this current recruitment, ie. 45 months of the required experience.)

Must have successfully completed the following: Scottsdale Fire Department "Can Act as Engineer" packet by the time of application and have an ‘Acting’ attribute on Telestaff prior to executive review. (Members that currently hold the rank of Engineer meet this requirement). Scottsdale Fire Department Promotional Program for Fire Captain and successfully pass “Can Act As” portion of the program.

Scottsdale Fire Department "Can Act as Engineer" packet by the time of application and have an ‘Acting’ attribute on Telestaff prior to executive review. (Members that currently hold the rank of Engineer meet this requirement).

Scottsdale Fire Department Promotional Program for Fire Captain and successfully pass “Can Act As” portion of the program.

Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona. Note: A Graduated Driver’s License is considered restricted.

Must possess or have proof of a Regional Metropolitan Phoenix Fire Service Automatic Aid Academy Certificate of Completion and/or State of Arizona Firefighter I and II Certifications.

Must possess and maintain a valid State of Arizona Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) Certification at time of offer.

Paramedic Assignment: Must possess and maintain a valid State of Arizona Emergency Medical Care Technician (EMCT-Paramedic) Certification prior to start date.

Must possess and maintain a valid State of Arizona Emergency Medical Care Technician (EMCT-Paramedic) Certification prior to start date.

Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications, may be required depending on department/section assignment.

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Click here to view the job description and full list of Work environment/Physical Demands. Selection Process: The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state “See Resume” in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include: Criminal Background screening Drug Screen 36-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

Selection Process:

The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state “See Resume” in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

Criminal Background screening

Drug Screen

36-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

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Yes - I have a valid driver's license

No - I do not have a valid driver's license

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Interlock Device

Court Mandated Restricted Hours

Other Non-Medical Restriction(s)

I have no restrictions on my driver's license

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5 years or more

45 months to less than 5 years

Less than 45 months

No qualifying experience

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