Firefighter EMT Basic- Fire Rescue

## Firefighter EMT Basic
- Fire Rescue Apply locations:
Fire Station Doña Anatime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 3 Days Agotime left to apply:
End Date:
October 3, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
R-1000792
** NOTICE TO APPLICANT
** 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
** Firefighter EMT
- Basic - Classified Status Employee ($18.54/hour- $55,441.06/year)     Firefighter EMT
- Intermediate
- Classified Status Employee ($19.65/hour-$58,741.06/year)    Firefighter EMT
- Paramedic
- Classified Status Employee ($21.05/hour-$62,941.06/year)    Firefighter EMT Paramedic applicants: **$8,000.00 Hiring Incentive. The first $4,000 will be paid upon hire, and the second $4,000.00 will be paid no more than 30 days prior to completing the one-year probationary period.  Candidates hired without a New Mexico EMT-Paramedic license, but qualify for reciprocity, will receive the first $4,000.00 on the first full paycheck after receiving and submitting their NM EMT-Paramedic license to their supervisor and HR.

They will receive the second $4,000.00 no more than 30 days prior to their successful completion of their one-year probationary period*
* * LATERAL APPLICANTS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY      
** 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
**** Job Description
**** PURPOSE SUMMARY.
** Perform firefighting and respond to medical and emergency situations where life, property or the environment is at risk.
** ESSENTIAL DUTIES.
**** This is a safety-sensitive position.
** 1. Respond to fire alarms and perform fire suppression duties.
* Lay and connect hose, hold nozzles, and direct fog, chemical or water streams; raise and climb ladders; use portable fire extinguishers.
* Make forcible entry into buildings when necessary and ventilate burning buildings; evacuate persons from danger; and perform salvage operations.
* Participate in fire drills and attend training classes.
* Maintain an awareness of the location of fire hydrants, water system layouts, streets and buildings.
* Respond to and mitigate hazardous material releases.
* Operate radio or telephone equipment to establish and maintain contact with dispatch, Medical Control physicians, or other fire personnel.
2. Respond to emergency calls to render emergency medical care to patients.
* Perform initial and ongoing focused patient assessment and physical examination.
* Determine priority of patient care based on assessment finds; take, record and monitor patient baseline vital signs which include temperature, blood pressure and pulse; manage respiratory and cardiac emergencies to include performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), bag-valve mask resuscitation, or automatic external defibrillation* (AED); control external bleeding with direct pressure; splint and immobilize fractures and dislocations for transport.
* Remove or assist in removing victims from accident or emergency scenes. Drive or ride in medical units to emergency medical call locations as instructed by dispatcher or supervisor and relay patients to medical treatment facility.
* Attempt to ascertain patients' pre-existing medical problems; employ a variety of established emergency medical techniques, methods and equipment to stabilize patients for transport; and prepare appropriate and relevant patient care documentation.
3. Perform general maintenance and upkeep of Fire Department property and supplies.
* Make minor repairs to property and equipment.
* Wash, hang and dry hoses.
* Maintain, test, and operate firefighting equipment and apparatus, as assigned.
* Maintain supply inventory for assigned unit, conduct preventative maintenance and safety checks of vehicle and emergency equipment.
* Perform station or vehicle cleaning or maintenance duties as necessary, to…