Lateral Firefighter

RPMGlobal; New Mexico; On-site; USD 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A public safety agency in New Mexico is hiring an emergency responder to manage various emergencies, including fires and medical situations. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and be capable of obtaining EMT licensure. Responsibilities include fire suppression, medical assistance, and maintaining equipment. A clean driving record and ability to pass physical tests are essential. This role requires readiness to respond anytime, ensuring public safety in emergencies.

Qualifications

• Must be able to respond to emergency and non-emergency situations and report to work as required.
• Must obtain and maintain an EMT-B license within the first year.
• Must meet physical requirements and pass required examinations.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must pass written entrance exam and physical and drug tests.
• Must lift objects >75 pounds and meet physical requirements.
• Must have clean driving record and NM Class E license.

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergency calls and protects life and property.
• Performs fire suppression and emergency medical duties.
• Maintains fire station and related equipment.
• Ensure testing related to OSHA, ISO, NFPA standards.
• Answer phones and operate radios for timely response.
• Attend training to maintain and improve skills.
• Operate fire apparatus and ambulances as required.
• Assist in training programs for volunteers.
• Other duties as needed for department efficiency.

Skills

Fire suppression principles

Emergency medical response

Effective communication

Driving emergency vehicles

Safety protocols

Education

High school graduate or GED

EMT-B license (NM EMS)

EMT-I license (NM EMS)

CEVO certification

NM Class E license

Tools

Fire and EMT equipment

Computer

Job description

Contact the Fire Administration for additional salary and benefit information

Definition

Under general to limited supervision, responds to emergency calls, including fire, accident, medical emergency, and/or rescue situations to protect life and property.

Essential Functions

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may vary among positions, but may include the following tasks, knowledge, abilities, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in the classification.

Tasks

• Does tour of duty, during an assigned shift performs a variety of fire suppression activities at the fire scene, including laying and connecting hose, operating a pumper and directing water streams, raising and climbing ladders, and utilizing a variety of equipment, including pike poles, smoke ejectors, and forcible entry tools.
• Administers first aid, at the Emergency Medical Technician level, at fires, accidents, and other emergency/rescue scenes.
• Performs a variety of cleaning, maintenance, testing and minor repair tasks necessary to keep the fire station and related equipment clean, stored properly, and fully functional.
• Responsible for performing all necessary testing related to OSHA, ISO, NFPA and other applicable standards.
• Answers phone and operates 2‑way radios to facilitate effective and timely response to emergency calls.
• Employees may be called out in emergency and non‑emergency situations. When contacted, the employee is expected to report to work unless there are special non‑recurring circumstances. Outside employment or the operation of a business is not considered a special circumstance.
• Attends and participates in a variety of training activities to maintain and improve the level of fire suppression and emergency medical skills and general physical conditioning.
• Drives and operates fire and emergency response vehicles, equipment, and apparatus.
• Assist in shift and volunteer firefighter training programs.
• Other tasks and duties in related work not outlined as needed for department efficiency.

Knowledge, Abilities, Skills and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of fire suppression principles, methods, techniques, and practices.
• Knowledge of purpose/use of various tools, equipment, and apparatus used in fire suppression, rescue, and medical assistance operations.
• Knowledge of the street names and locations in the City of Artesia.
• Ability to maintain the appropriate level EMT licensure, with CPR and CEVO certification.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff and the public.
• Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ability to respond to calls at any time and under all weather or hazardous conditions.
• Ability to communicate using standard telephone and two‑way radio equipment.
• Ability to drive fire apparatus weighing over 20,000 lbs.
• Ability to drive Type I, II and III ambulances.
• Ability to maintain, adjust and do minor repairs as necessary to keep fire apparatus and ambulances in good operating condition.
• Skill in safely and effectively driving and operating a full range of fire suppression/emergency response vehicles, apparatus, and equipment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to respond to emergency and non‑emergency situations. When contacted, the employee must be able to report to work unless there are special non‑recurring circumstances. Outside employment or the operation of a business is not considered a special circumstance.
• Must obtain and maintain a license from the State of New Mexico – EMS Bureau as an EMT‑B or higher within the first year of employment.
• Must obtain and maintain a license from the State of New Mexico – EMS Bureau as an EMT‑I or higher within the first two years of employment. Based on extenuating circumstances, an extension of time for this requirement may be granted at the discretion of the Fire Chief.
• High school graduate or GED.
• Must have basic computer experience.
• Must be able to pass a written entrance examination.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position.
• Must be able to pass the required physical examination, drug test and undergo psychological testing.
• Must be able to pass the strength and agility test.
• Must be able to lift and move objects weighing more than 75 pounds.
• Must have clean driving record and be able to obtain a valid New Mexico Class E license.
• Successfully complete CEVO course within 60 Days of hire.
• Must not have been convicted of a felony or other crimes involving moral turpitude.
• Two (2) years experience as a volunteer firefighter, or one (1) year experience as a professional firefighter, performing fire suppression work preferred.

Physical Functions

• Ability to crouch, kneel, and/or bend up to one half hour per normal work day.
• Ability to stand, walk, crouch, climb, kneel, crawl, bend at waist, or remain in a prone position during an emergency situation.
• Ability to work with arms bent up to two‑thirds of working day, and with arms extended up to one‑third of normal working day.
• May be required to have arms extended for a longer period of time during an emergency situation.
• Ability to push and pull with arms with a force of up to two pounds for one half hour each normal working day.
• May be required to push and pull with arms with greater than fifty pounds of force during emergency situation.
• May be required to twist and rotate arms during an emergency situation.
• May be required to lift and carry heavy emergency equipment weighing up to seventy pounds during an emergency situation.
• May be required to balance with legs during an emergency situation. May be required to push and pull with legs with a force of greater than fifty pounds during emergency situation.
• Ability to grasp and manipulate objects, and perform fine finger dexterity movements for up to one‑third of normal working day. This work involves eye‑hand coordination and some bilateral coordination. May be required to grasp and manipulate objects and perform finer finger dexterity work with exceptional speed and bilateral coordination during emergency situations.

Working Conditions

• Indoor duty performed in a controlled temperature environment. However, may be exposed to extreme temperatures or humid conditions during an emergency situation.
• May be exposed to noisy environments during emergency situations.
• May be exposed to vibration of body during emergency situations.
• May be exposed to hazardous materials, chemicals, fire, infectious disease, and burns.
• May be exposed to exhaust or chemical fumes, smoke odors, dusts, mists, and gases during emergency situations.
• Performs work mainly on even carpeted and tiled floor surfaces. May work on asphalt, concrete, or natural ground during an emergency situation. May be required to work on inclines or ramps, catwalks or scaffolding, or stairs and ladders. Working surface is mainly dry, but may be wet or greasy during emergency situations.
• Performs work with direction. May work with one or two other people. May work with a large group of people.
• Work is conducted during anytime of day or night as needed for emergencies.
• Employee is subject to call back and therefore required to have a telephone in his/her residence at all times.

Equipment, Tools, and Materials

• All EMT and rescue equipment, and fire fighting equipment.
• Use all safety aids related to EMS, rescue, and fire fighting during emergency situations.
• Computer