FIREFIGHTER/EMT-CERTIFIED – STARTING PAY: $23.75 – $26.21 PER HOUR

Eddy County, New Mexico; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Eddy County Fire Department is seeking a Firefighter-EMT Basic to join a sworn firefighting team in Carlsbad, NM. The selected applicant must pass NFPA 1583 physical assessments and maintain them annually, and perform duties on shift as assigned by the Captain.

Responsibilities include training, responding to emergencies, inspecting equipment and facilities, stocking gear, operating as driver/operator during the shift, and assisting with public relations and other tasks as directed by the

Qualifications

• Pass NFPA 1583 physical and annual recertifications.
• Driver/operator duties during shift as assigned.
• Operate a variety of firefighting apparatus as needed.
• Assist with public relations and other tasks as directed.

Responsibilities

• Attend training, respond to emergencies, and complete apparatus and facility checks.
• Keep equipment stocked and maintained.
• Work with minimal supervision and follow the Fire Chief's instructions.

Job description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

The FirefighterEMT Basic shall be a sworn firefighting position Upon acceptance of this position the selected applicant shall pass an NFPA 1583 physical and will be required to pass this physical annually along with passing the required annual physical assessments The FirefighterEMT Basic will be assigned to a shift and station While on shift they will be expected to continue training respond to emergencies complete apparatus and facility checks keep equipment stocked and maintained and all other duties assigned by their designated Captain The FirefighterEMT Basic shall also be the driver operator during the shift and will have to operate a variety of firefighting apparatus as assigned The FirefighterEMT Basic shall assist with public relations and all other assigned tasks by the Fire Chief or designee This position will work a 48 hour on duty96 hour off duty schedule Employee must perform all duties with minimal supervision This position is subject to the 7K Fire Exemption under the Fair Labor Standards Act FLSA Employee may be required to work irregular hours attend job related meetings both in and out of town and perform all other duties as assigned FIREFIGHTEREMT CERT JOB SPEC 072026