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Mentorships

Become a Firefighter in the Greater Flagstaff Region

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HFD is a proud partner of the House of Jacks (HOJ) mentorship program that is run by several dedicated local firefighters. Our mentors attend monthly meetings and help hard-working, interested individuals excel in any firefighter testing process and go on to be successful firefighters at their respective departments. Click on the link below for the HOJ information page to learn more! 
 

House of Jacks Mentoring Program | City of Flagstaff  
 

Interested in a Ride-Along at HFD? 

Please contact Faith Aguirre at faith.aguirre@highlandsfire.org to set up a ride-along and help us get to know you and show you how we operate at HFD. 

Meet the HFD Mentors

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Kaden Dunlap, Firefighter

Kaden Dunlap has lived in Flagstaff for about 10 years. He graduated from Coconino High School and enrolled into the Coconino Community College Fire Science Program. He graduated a few years later with an associates degree in fire science. He enjoys being outside and going on to new challenges. He loves the family aspect that is an integral part of the fire service. He looks forward to helping anyone else who wants to take on the journey to have the greatest career there is. »
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Jacob McIntyre, Firefighter

Jacob McIntyre was born and raised in Cave Creek, Arizona. He moved to Flagstaff in 2013 and instantly fell in love with the area and people. He started his fire service career on Bear Jaw, which is 20 person wildland hand crew supported by Highlands Fire District and Pinewood Fire. He quickly developed a passion for the fire service, the culture and the people within it. Jacob graduated from Coconino Community College with an associates degree in fire science. He now live in the community he proudly serves, as a structural firefighter, with his wife and growing family. Pursuing this career takes hard work and dedication but is extremely rewarding, he couldn't be happier about the path he took. »