FIRE FIGHTER

The New Mexico Municipal League, Incorporated; Bernalillo (NM); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERA Fire Plan 5

80/20 Medical, Vision and Dental

Uniforms provided

48/96 Schedule

Job summary

Town of Bernalillo Fire Department seeks a Firefighter to perform fire suppression, EMS, life support, and rescue duties. Requires maintaining NF certifications and licensure as a Firefighter and EMT. Includes educational outreach and equipment maintenance responsibilities.

Under supervision of the shift Lieutenant, you will participate in emergency response operations, comply with safety standards, and contribute to ongoing training and skill development.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current, Valid New Mexico Class E or Commercial Class A/B Driver’s license.
• IFSAC Firefighter II certification.
• New Mexico EMT License (Basic, Intermediate or Paramedic).
• Wildland Firefighter (S-130/190, L-180) certification.
• NIMS Incident Command (IS 100, IS 200, IS 700 and IS 800).
• 1 year or more of structural operations fire service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Protects citizens during emergencies.
• Extinguishes fires.
• Executes rescues.
• Mitigates chemical spills.
• Prepares citizens to prevent fire damage by developing and conducting educational and training programs.
• Ensures availability of water at fire scene by testing hydrants, expediting repairs, and verifying repairs.

Skills

Problem Solving

Organizational Support

Judgment

Motivation

Professionalism

Safety and Security

Analytic Thinking

Communication

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Leadership

Results Orientation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

New Mexico Class E or Commercial Class A/B Driver’s license

IFSAC Firefighter II

New Mexico EMT License (Basic/Intermediate/Paramedic)

Wildland Firefighter (S-130/190, L-180)

NIMS Incident Command (IS 100/200/700/800)

Job description

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Firefighters under supervision from their shift Lieutenant, functions as a member of the Town of Bernalillo Fire Department by performing skilled work in fire suppression, emergency medical services, life support, rescue operations and other duties as assigned/required. Firefighters must maintain technical certifications/licensure as a Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Protects citizens during emergencies.
• Extinguishes fires.
• Executes rescues.
• Mitigates chemical spills.
• Prevents fire damage by conducting surveys and inspections for hazards and enforcing codes.
• Prepares citizens to prevent fire damage by developing and conducting educational and training programs.
• Ensures availability of water at fire scene by testing hydrants, requesting and expediting repairs, and verifying repairs.
• Minimizes fire damage by responding to alarms, driving and operating equipment, regulating water pressure, combating and extinguishing fires, and rescuing and reviving people.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, and troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Notifies supervisor of needed repairs.
• Evaluates new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains operations by following policies and procedures and reporting needed changes.
• Provides information by completing reports.
• Handles minor medical care and other emergency services.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, studying publications, and participating in scheduled drills.
• Maintains fire station building, grounds, and related equipment by completing maintenance schedules.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

Administrative direction is provided by the Fire Chief. Direct supervision is provided to the Firefighter by the shift Lieutenant.

COMPETENCIES:

• Problem Solving - Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
• Motivation - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles, Measures self against standards of excellence.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures, Reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• Organizational Awareness - Understands organizational behavior and aligns with agency mission; recognizes organizational structure and chain of command; actively supports the organization; anticipates and satisfies agency needs; demonstrates understanding of underlying organizational issues.
• Analytic Thinking- Identifies patterns or connections between situations that are not obviously related; recognizes patterns between situations; analyzes complex concepts; simplifies complex situations; explains original concepts and solutions.
• Communication- Clearly conveys and receives messages to meet the needs of individuals and groups; communicates effectively; listens with sensitivity.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; able to read and interpret written information.
• Leadership- Positively influences people and events; acts as a role model; does long-term coaching; anticipates and plans for change; communicates a compelling vision.
• Results Orientation- Knows which results are important; focuses resources to achieve goals; creates own measures of excellence; improves personal performance; contributes to organizational success.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or experience:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree Development (GED)

Must have the following Certifications/Licenses:

• Current, Valid New Mexico Class E or Commercial Class A/B Driver’s license.
• IFSAC Firefighter II
• New Mexico EMT License (Basic, Intermediate, or Paramedic)
• Wildland Firefighter (S-130/190, L-180)
• NIMS Incident Command (IS 100, IS 200, IS 700 and IS 800)

• (1) year or more of structural operations fire service experience is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed in Town of Bernalillo facilities, indoors and outdoors in the field for on- scene response to emergency situations.
• Work requires the safe operation of Town emergency and/or passenger vehicles, as necessary.
• Work requires wearing of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for extended periods of time, and climbing, lifting, carrying and transporting equipment and individuals weighing up to 200 pounds.
• Work requires visual and hearing acuity sufficient to perform essential and supplemental duties; to differentiate sounds (voice, horn); and to safely act in emergency situations.
• Work may involve exposure to extreme weather conditions, extreme heat, unstable structures, environmental allergens, gases, fumes, hazardous materials, emergency situations, body fluids, infectious diseases and pathogens, and potential physical harm.
• Work involves intense concentration and the ability to focus on multiple activities going on around one’s location during emergencies.
• Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time, and stooping or bending.
• Work frequently involves extended periods of time viewing a computer monitor and operating a keyboard.
• Work regularly requires speaking, hearing and utilizing a radio, phone/cell phone, calculator, copier or fax machine.
• Must maintain a level of physical fitness to meet the Town of Bernalillo Fire Department standards.
• Shift work. Work is performed on any assigned shift during weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

WORK ENVIROMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• The work area will encompass a wide variety of settings including administrative duties in an office setting, occasionally works outside, in poor weather conditions, in hazardous traffic areas, in and around structures that may be hazardous and/or unstable, and under unfavorable or unsanitary conditions, which may include biohazards, air and blood-borne pathogens. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may reach extremes where hearing protection is required.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Valid New Mexico driver’s license with acceptable driving record for the past three years.
• Must maintain a New Mexico Driver's license while employed with the Town.
• Must be insurable through New Mexico Self Insurers’ fund.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Must pass background check as required.
• Must pass psychiatric examination as required.
• Must pass OSHA 202/DOT physical examination prior to hire and annually.
• Must pass the Town of Bernalillo physical agility test prior to hire and annually.
• Must be able to operate communications equipment and to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.

BENEFITS:

• PERA Fire Plan 5.
• 80/20 Medical, Vision and Dental (town contributes 80% of medical premium)
• Uniforms provided.
• 48/96 Schedule.