Seasonal Wildland Firefighter

fmtn; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Farmington's Fire Department seeks two Seasonal Wildland Firefighters to join Fire Operations. These full-time seasonal roles involve engine operations, hose lays, suppression and mop-up tasks, with varying daily schedules and deployments outside the region.

Applicants must meet NWCG requirements, pass exams, and hold a valid driver's license and high school diploma or GED. Training and certifications are required, including S-130/190/L-180, IC-100/200, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• All candidates must pass firefighter entrance exam and interview panel(s).
• Must complete arduous level pack test per NWCG guidelines.
• Must pass extensive background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must be 18+ with HS diploma or GED and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Performs firefighting activities including driving fire apparatus and operating pumps.
• Serves as a Wildland Firefighter on a Wildland Fire Engine and works as part of a crew.
• Maintains equipment and performs fire prevention and public safety programs.
• Attends related trainings and maintains NWCG Wildland Red Card Certification.

Skills

Firefighter entrance exam

Interview panel(s)

Arduous pack test NWCG

Background check

Pre-employment physical

Pre-employment drug screen

Read and write English

Driver's license

NWCG certifications S-131,S-212,S-215

IC 100, 200

S-130, S-190, L-180

Wildland qualifications awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

JOB POSTING

CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSITION #155: Seasonal Wildland Firefighter

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 2

DEPARTMENT: Farmington Fire Dept.

WORK LOCATION: Fire Operations

TYPE OF POSITION: Seasonal, Full-Time

HOURS WORKED: 32 - 40 hrs/week, Unless Deployed

HIRING RANGE: $17.25/hour

DAYS WORKED: Varied

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED THROUGH: Wednesday, September 30th, 2026

JOB DUTIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Performs firefighting activities including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose, and performing fire combat, containment and extinguishment tasks.

Works under the general supervision of the Wildland Chief, Fire Engine Boss, and/or the Shift Coordinator.

Serves as a Wildland Firefighter on a Wildland Fire Engine.

Works both independently and as a crew to perform engine operational duties in the suppression of wildland and prescribed fires.

Drives engine to fire locations in consideration of safety of crew and equipment, and how the equipment can be best used for control and mop-up operations.

Personally performs and may direct others in starting fire pump, priming pump, adjusting engine speed and pump valves, laying hose, and using appropriate nozzles and nozzle adjustment for effective use of water and additives.

Has knowledge of maintaining specialized equipment used to respond to wildland urban interface situations.

Qualified individuals may serve as Incident Commander on initial attack.

Will serve in a hand crew capacity to construct fire line with hand and power tools.

Maintain fire equipment, apparatus, and facilities. Performs minor repairs to department equipment and apparatus.

Performs fuel reduction activities and/or other wildland fire mitigation projects as assigned.

Performs fire hydrant maintenance, inspection and record keeping.

Other duties as assigned by FFD supervisors and administration.

Using excellent customer service skills, establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, officials, and all members of the general public.

Must maintain NWCG Wildland Red Card Certification.

Attends classes in firefighting, emergency medical services, hazardous materials, wildland firefighting and related subjects.

Receives and relays fire calls and alarms. Operates computer, radio and other communication equipment.

Presents programs to the community on safety and fire prevention topics.

Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the Department and the City.

Attendance at work is an essential function of this position to include extended deployments outside of the region.

Duties listed above 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.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

May assist to coordinate or instruct other department personnel, as assigned.

The duties listed above 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.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

May use all but not limited to wildland fire suppression equipment, wildland fire apparatus, chippers, chain saws, weed eaters, fire pumps, hoses and other standard equipment, radio, computer, phone.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; hike; use hands to manipulate or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally drag up to 200 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, in high precarious places and is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, heated environment, cold environment, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, except during certain firefighting activities when noise levels may be loud.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is subject to the City of Farmington's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy which includes, pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing, and follow-up testing.

All candidates must:

• Successfully pass firefighter entrance exam.
• Successfully pass interview panel(s).
• Successfully completes an arduous level pack test per NWCG guidelines.
• Pass an extensive background check.
• Pass a pre-employment physical examination.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Be 18 years or older at the time of employment.

Have a valid High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Possess a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record for the past three years. Must be able to obtain a driver's license applicable to Fire Department apparatus.

Be able to read and write the English language.

Have a working knowledge of driver safety, CEVO class preferred.

Must have IC 100, 200.

Must have S-130, S-190 and L-180.

Must pass the Arduous Work Capacity Test per NWCG standards.

Must be available 24/7 during the hired work period for in City and out of the area deployments.

Must be able to meet the NWCG standard for Firefighter Type 2.

Have the ability to perform strenuous or peak physical effort during emergency, training or station maintenance for prolonged periods of time under extreme conditions (heights, heat, cold or smoke).

Have the ability to act effectively in emergent and stressful situations.

Have the ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Have the ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the general public.

PREFERENCE POINTS:

Preference points will be awarded to candidates based on the highest verified formal education achieved (0.5 point for an Associate's Degree, 1 point for a Bachelor's Degree, and 1.5 points for a Master's Degree or higher; based on a 100 point grading scale).

A Military preference point will be awarded to candidates based on submission of a qualifying DD214 (1 point, based on a 100 point grading scale).

A preference point will be awarded to candidates based on current EMT licensure (1 point, based on a 100 point grading scale).

Preference points will be awarded to candidates based on current wildland certifications at time of hire (1 point each for S-131, S-212, S-215, and S-290 based on a 100 point grading scale).

Future preference points will be awarded to candidates that are testing for full-time employment as a firefighter with the Farmington Fire Department (2 points on a 100 point scale).

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F/D/V