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

Eddy County, New Mexico; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Eddy County, New Mexico is hiring a Firefighter/EMT-Certified to perform firefighting and EMS duties. The selected candidate will be sworn, pass NFPA 1583 physicals, operate firefighting apparatus as the on-shift driver, and participate in training and public relations tasks as needed.

The role follows a 48-hour on / 96-hour off duty schedule. Responsibilities include equipment checks, responding to emergencies, maintaining readiness of apparatus and facilities, and performing other duties as

Qualifications

• Must pass NFPA 1583 physical annually.
• Sworn firefighting position and shift assignment.
• Operate a variety of firefighting apparatus as driver on shift.
• Assist with public relations and other duties as directed.

Responsibilities

• Complete apparatus and facility checks and maintain equipment.
• Respond to emergencies and provide firefighting/EMS duties.
• Work a 48 hour on duty / 96 hour off duty schedule.
• Perform duties with minimal supervision and under supervision of Fire Chief or designee.

Skills

NFPA 1583 physical

Firefighter

Driver operator

Public relations

Job description

Career Opportunities with Eddy County, New Mexico

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

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

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:
The Firefighter/EMT-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 Firefighter/EMT-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 Firefighter/EMT-Basic shall also be the driver operator during the shift and will have to operate a variety of firefighting apparatus as assigned. The Firefighter/EMT-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 duty/96 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.