How to become a firefighter in Arizona

Written by a career firefighter · Updated 2026-11-04

Certifying agencyArizona Fire Fighter Training and Certification
CPAT sites2 licensed

We're still verifying Arizona's academy, EMT and testing details against official sources. Until then, the certifying agency above is the authority on state requirements, and each department's job posting lists its own testing steps.

Where to take the CPAT in Arizona

Test siteCityCPAT feePractice run
Mesa Community College
Registration fee covers orientation and practice sessions.
Mesa Check site —
National Testing Network (NTN) Multiple / see site $155 src $45

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