Over 500 hopefuls took their first step toward battling blazes for the Phoenix Fire Department this Tuesday, by conquering the written portion of the firefighter entrance exam. As a critical phase in the selection process, the test serves as a gateway for aspiring heroes aiming to join the city's ranks of first responders.

Those who passed the written challenge are now closer to earning a spot on the Firefighter Recruit eligibility list, a roster maintained by the City of Phoenix Human Resources Department. Once certified, the department will use this list to call upon candidates for the next hurdle, the job interview, the department's website stated.

Fret not if you missed the recent test, the Phoenix Fire Department has already lined up another opportunity for prospective firefighters. An upcoming Recruitment Information Session is scheduled for April 3rd, for those who keenly follow the pulse of @PHXFire on social media, they can find more details and additional recruitment dates, the department suggests.

If fighting fires is your calling, mark the calendars, and join the April 3 Meeting. The Phoenix Fire Department's outreach doesn't end there, with inquiries about recruitment being addressed at [email protected], for those eager to leap into the fray.

Stay connected with the bravest in Phoenix through their preferred hashtags and handles - find them using #phoenixfire #writtentest #publicsafety #phoenix #cityofphoenix #phoenixfiredepartment. For a complete run-through of the firefighter recruitment process, the careers homepage is your go-to resource.