Fire & EMS Prevention & Compliance Specialist

City of Española; Espanola (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan (PERA)

Paid holidays

Job summary

City of Española is seeking a Fire/EMS Specialist to develop and enforce fire prevention and life safety programs for the community. The role includes conducting fire inspections, public education, and interdepartmental plan reviews to ensure fire code compliance.

Responsibilities also cover EMS policy support, staff training, data analysis, and assisting with investigations. Regular Monday–Friday schedule with a comprehensive benefits package is expected.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent is required.
• Five (5) years in the fire service, emergency operations, fire prevention or fire code enforcement.
• Valid New Mexico driver’s license and must be insurable by City’s vehicle insurance provider; must be able to obtain New Mexico Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) class E within six months of hire.
• Certifications required at time of hire: IFSAC Fire Inspector I or equivalent; IFSAC Firefighter II or equivalent; IFSAC Fire Service Instructor I or equivalent.
• EMT-Advanced/Intermediate (EMT-A/I) certification or higher.
• Must have or be able to obtain within one-year Fire Investigator I certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and enforce fire prevention and life safety programs to protect the community, property, and public welfare.
• Perform fire inspections and code compliance activities to ensure compliance with City of Española ordinances, fire codes, and safety regulations.
• Conduct fire prevention and public education activities; collaborate with City departments on project and plan reviews related to fire and life safety requirements.
• Assist with fire and explosion investigations as directed.
• Provide high-level administrative and operational support to the Fire Chief and Assistant Fire Chief in managing fire, EMS, and community risk reduction programs.

Skills

Emergency response

Public safety education

Documentation

Interagency collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EMT-Advanced/Intermediate (EMT-A/I) certification

IFSAC Fire Inspector I

IFSAC Firefighter II

IFSAC Fire Service Instructor I

Fire Investigator I certification

CDL Class E eligibility

Job description

City of Española is seeking a Fire/EMS Specialist to develop and enforce fire prevention and life safety programs for the community. The role includes conducting fire inspections, public education, and interdepartmental plan reviews to ensure fire code compliance.

Responsibilities also cover EMS policy support, staff training, data analysis, and assisting with investigations. Regular Monday–Friday schedule with a comprehensive benefits package is expected.