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Recruit Training Academy

Once hired by TFD, Fire Fighter Recruits go through an intense 22-week training at the Tucson Fire Department’s Public Safety Academy, 10001 S. Wilmot; Tucson, AZ. During the Academy, Recruits work Monday through Friday 8am - 5pm.                                                                                              All candidates hired by the Tucson Fire Department for Firefighter positions must complete this training program.

Proper firefighting techniques, procedures, and tactics, along with emergency medical fundamentals are learned during this training program. Each firefighter recruit must maintain the strength and fitness levels necessary to meet the demands of the job.

Fire Fighter Recruits must successfully complete a series of written and practical exams during the course of the training. All Recruits are given more detailed information regarding Academy policies and procedures prior to beginning the training.

If Firefighter Recruits successfully complete the Academy, they will receive a total of 32 credit hours from Pima Community College. Recruit salary during the 22 weeks of the Academy is $17.09 per hour, which figures to appox. $2,962 per month. Click here for more information about Firefighter salary (after graduation from the Academy).