Firefighter​/Paramedic

Department: EMS/Fire Ops Pay: $22.69-$22.69 Close Date:

Job Description:

GENERAL

PURPOSE:

Under general supervision, functions as a member of Sandoval County Fire and Rescue (SCFR) firefighting team by performing highly skilled work in fire suppression, emergency medical services, life support, and rescue operations; maintains technical certifications as Firefighter and Paramedic; maintains all other required licensure; provides patient care within the scope of Sandoval County protocols and operates within scope of Paramedic licensure;

and performs other related duties as assigned / required.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma/GED Certificate from an accredited institution. Associate's Degree in Fire Science, Emergency Medical Services, or related field is preferred. Prior experience in the firefighting or EMS field(s) is preferred. Eligible candidates with current full-time employment and two years of experience as a structural firefighter in an all-hazards agency responsible for residential and commercial fire responses as well as EMS, AND candidates who have completed a new hire academy and hold current certification as an IFSAC or Pro Board Firefighter II may be considered LATERAL, and given preference, and may have reduced New Hire Academy training requirements and duration.

Paramedic License from New Mexico Emergency Medical Systems (NMEMS) National registry will be accepted at time of application but candidate must obtain reciprocity through the New Mexico EMS Bureau prior to the completion of the fire department’s New Hire Academy Current Emergency Cardiac Care certifications for adult and pediatric patients Valid New Mexico driver’s license.

Must obtain New Mexico Class E license prior to the completion of the fire department’s New Hire Academy.

Certification as a Firefighter II from New Mexico Firefighters Training Academy, or other International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) accredited training.

• Vehicle Extrication Certification
• Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) Certificate or equivalent
• Wild Land Firefighting Certification (S130/190) Operations Level Hazmat Certification

Successful completion of the following:
Sandoval County Fire Department EMT-Paramedic test with a score of 80% or higher; OSHA 202 Physical and DOT screening Sandoval County Firefighter physical capacity/agility test; and a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening;
Background check as required Successful completion of an annual physical capacity/agility test and OSHA 202 physical.

This is a safety- sensitive position subject to random drug testing in accordance with County policy Article XIII Drug and Alcohol Policy and Testing-Drug Free Workplace of the Sandoval County Personnel Rules and Regulation This position is subject to random alcohol and drug testing in accordance with 49

CFR.
382.

Position reports to the Fire Chief or their designee, and does not exercise supervision over lower level staff.

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. Responds to emergency alarms and calls for service, and performs fire suppression, rescue, life support, and emergency medical duties…