Fire Fighter/Emergency Medical Technici Job Hobbs area,New Mexico USA,Healthcare

Position: FIRE FIGHTER / EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICI

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FIRE FIGHTER / EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICI

This position is a safety-sensitive position, subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Shift Battalion Chief and working with a team, this position shall actively perform fire prevention, public relations, firefighting, emergency medical activities, rescue and special service, apparatus operation, on-going training, record keeping, station, grounds, and apparatus maintenance and repair activities as may be required in a diligent manner, under the supervision of an officer. Work involves an element of personal danger requiring the ability to exercise independent judgment in meeting numerous and varied emergency situations.

TASKS

AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Enter hazardous environments to perform rescue and/or suppression activities.

Deliver emergency medical care at the scene of various accidents and medical emergencies, transferring victims to hospital as necessary.

Drive emergency vehicles (trucks and ambulances) to sites and operate the water pumps, fire hoses, rescue equipment, and medical equipment, depending on the emergency situation.

Conduct fire inspections and public education programs.

Perform various repair and maintenance functions to vehicles, equipment, and facilities.

Prepare reports as may be required.

Maintain a high level of personal proficiency.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Current New Mexico EMT-Basic licensure or eligible to obtain, having completed the EMT-Basic Course, preferred but not required. Preference dependent on training, experience and level of EMT licensure.

COMMENTS ON

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position often requires the use of 100% of a person’s strength and stamina for unknown time spans. Sometimes must start from sleep to full speed. Must/Should be in better than average condition and must stay sharp mentally to perform tasks. Required to wear personal protection equipment in all types weather (-10 to 110 degrees

F). Lift and carry, push or pull water filled hoses over all kinds of obstacles and terrain, and move all sizes of patients/victims from all sorts of positions and places.

WORK SCHEDULE

The regular work week is 48 hours on duty and 96 hours off - seven days per week, subject to call. Additional time may be required to work after regular hours, on weekends, and holidays, depending on magnitude of emergency situations.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Travel for meetings and training may be required.

Overnight travel may be required.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Must pass a background investigation including work history, criminal records, driving records and other records deemed necessary.

Must pass a post-offer pre-employment drug screen administered by a City-designated facility.

Must pass a post-offer physical administered by a City-designated facility.

CONDITIONS OF CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT

Candidates must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record and insurability in accordance with the City’s insurance carrier.

Employees must maintain a source of communications for off duty work related communications.

Random drug and alcohol testing is a condition of employment and will be tested under the authority of the NMPRC / FMCSA.

Must obtain a valid National Registry EMT-Basic/New Mexico State EMT-Basic License within one year of employment.

Must obtain a valid National Registry AEMT/New Mexico State EMT-Intermediate License within their second year of employment if the employee started as a Firefighter without an EMT-Basic license. A valid National Registry AEMT/New Mexico EMT-Intermediate License within one year of employment if the employee started with an EMT-Basic license.

A valid certification at the Firefighter I, and Firefighter II, Driver Operator Level or equivalent shall be obtained at the earliest possible time.

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT REQUIRED APPLICATION:
Position to remain open until filled. Review is bi-weekly. Physical agility testing and oral interview date and time is TBD. Eligible applicants will be contacted and notified of test date. PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRE AS WELL AS COMPLETED AND NOTARIZED GENERAL WAIVER OF LIABILITY WITH APPLICATION. An Eligibility List will be created for open and anticipated full-time Firefighter/EMT to remain in effect for twelve months.

The Portales Fire Department reserves the right to terminate the list at any time. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace.

Category Portales Status Open Salary $14.29- $20.42 hourly (hourly rate is dependent on experience & training) Posted August 26, 2025 Closing Open Until Filled

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