Firefighter-EMT

NOTICE TO APPLICANT
This position will close at 12:00 AM MST on the End Date.

You must ensure your application reflects the correct and current information for your work experience, hours worked per week per position, education, personal information, etc.

Only the information provided on this application is evaluated when determining compensation.

WRITTEN TEST AND PHYSICAL AGILITY WILL BE ADMINISTERED.



*UNCERTIFED AND CERTIFIED APPLICANTS WELCOME TO APPLY

UNCERTIFIED APPLICANTS: THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS ARE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
-High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
-Valid unrestricted Driver's License

CERTIFIED APPLICANTS: THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATIONS ARE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
• \tIFSAC or ProBoard Haz-Mat A/O
• \tIFSAC, or ProBoard Firefighter I & II
• \tIFSAC or ProBoard Emergency Vehicle Driver
• \tIFSAC or ProBoard Vehicle Extrication (Must obtain within 12 months of hire)
• \tICS 100 and 200; IS 700 and 800
• \tNM Class E Driver's License
• \tBasic Wildland firefighter S130/190 L180 (Must obtain within 12 months of hire)
• \tMinimum of NM EMT-Basic
• \tPreferred NM EMT-Intermediate or Paramedic or equivalent National Registry License

Firefighter EMT- Basic - Classified Status Employee ($16.98/hour- $50,770.20/year)

Firefighter EMT- Intermediate- Classified Status Employee.

($18.08/hour- $54,070.20/year)

Firefighter EMT- Paramedic- Classified Status Employee.

($19.49/hour- $58,270.20/year)



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*An Individual whose qualifications exceed the minimum qualifications for the job may be hired above the minimum of the range based on full years of related work experience as presented on the application

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Job Description

PURPOSE SUMMARY.

Performs firefighting and responds to medical and emergency situations where life, property or the environment is at risk.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES.

This is a safety-sensitive position.

1.

Responds to fire alarms and performs fire suppression duties.


* Lays and connects hose, holds nozzles, and directs fog, chemical or water streams; raises and climbs ladders; uses portable fire extinguishers.


* Makes forcible entry into buildings when necessary and ventilates burning buildings; evacuates persons from danger; and performs salvage operations.


* Participates in fire drills, and attends training classes.


* Maintains an awareness of the location of fire hydrants, water system layouts, streets and buildings.


* Responds to and mitigates hazardous material releases.


* Operates radio or telephone equipment to establish and maintain contact with dispatcher, Medical Control physician, or other fire personnel.

2.

Responds to emergency calls to render emergency medical care to patients.


* Performs initial and ongoing focused patient assessment and physical examination.


* Determines priority of patient care based on assessment finds; takes, records and monitors patient baseline vital signs including temperature, blood pressure and...