MESA, Arizona – April 23, 2026 – Mesa Community College (MCC) will host an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Career Fair on Wednesday, May 6, from 12:30-5 p.m. in the Mesquite Building, Room 200 at its Red Mountain Campus, 7110 East McKellips Road, Mesa, AZ 85207. The event, which is free and open to the public, will bring together students, community partners and first responders for an afternoon of career exploration and networking. Attendees will have opportunities to  learn about EMS career requirements, hiring processes and training expectations. 

“This career fair provides the next generation of first responders with strong partnerships and real-world connections," says MCC Allied Health Department Chair Michael Pennington. “By bringing essential emergency response agencies directly to campus, students gain valuable insight into the profession, build relationships with potential employers and better understand the opportunities available to them in this essential field.”

The event was purposefully designed to connect MCC students with regional fire departments, public safety agencies, emergency response organizations and community partners while showcasing MCC's EMS programs. 

The agencies that are scheduled to attend include: American Medical Response, Inc. (AMR), BannerAir, Gila River EMS, Gilbert Fire & Rescue Department, Maricopa Ambulance, Mesa Fire and Medical Department, Phoenix Fire Department, Queen Creek Fire and Medical Department, Salt River Fire Department, Scottsdale Fire Department, Superstition Fire and Medical District, Taylor-Snowflake Fire & Medical Department and the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN)

For additional information about EMS programs at Mesa Community College, visit mesacc.edu/departments/allied-health/ems. 

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Media Contact: Dawn Zimmer, dawn.zimmer@mesacc.edu, 480-461-7892

Mesa Community College (MCC) is nationally recognized for its excellence in university transfer, career and technical programs, civic engagement, and innovative education. Serving more than 25,500 students annually, MCC offers a range of degree and certificate programs across its two campuses and additional locations. MCC students contribute more than 8,500 hours of community service annually. MCC serves as a key resource for education, workforce development, and lifelong learning. The college enhances student success through Guided Pathways with Integrated Support Services. A Hispanic Serving Institution, nearly 50% of MCC students are first-generation college attendees, and it boasts the largest Indigenous student population among Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) colleges, supporting students from 22 Arizona tribes and additional out-of-state tribes. Our award-winning faculty are committed to helping students achieve their goals through high-quality education, training and undergraduate research opportunities. Located in the East Valley of Phoenix, Arizona, MCC is one of 10 MCCCD colleges. Learn more at mesacc.edu/newsroom.

MCC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org.

The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is an EEO institution and an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or national origin. A lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the career and technical education programs of the District. MCCCD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities. For Title IX/504 concerns, call the following number to reach the appointed coordinator: (480) 731-8499. For additional information, as well as a listing of all coordinators within the Maricopa College system, visit www.maricopa.edu/non-discrimination.