City of Tucson

Tucson Fire Department

Welcome  to  the  Tucson   Fire  Department

Benefits


The Tucson Fire Department offer many employee benefits, including the following:

  • Recruit salary: $17.09 per hour, $2,962 per month (while in academy)
  • Upon Academy completion: $41,845 annually
  • A ten-step pay plan for the rank of firefighter reaches its maximum at $54,832 annually
  • 13 days paid sick leave per year
  • 13 days paid vacation per year
  • 10 paid holidays per year
  • Medical, dental, and life insurance
  • 20-year retirement plan
  • Opportunities to participate in deferred compensation plans
  • Uniform and household allowances
  • Tuition reimbursement for college courses
  • 32 credit hours earned through Pima Community College during 22 weeks of recruit training
  • Paid military leave
  • On-duty physical exercise program