Firefighter 3/C Cadet

About the role

The Firefighter 3/C (cadet) will be trained and educated by members of the Albuquerque Fire Rescue Training Division so that the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the duties of a Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician are acquired. Successful completion of the Fire Academy will provide the opportunity to serve the citizens of Albuquerque as a Firefighter.

Pay

Firefighter Annual Salary (estimated) - First Year $39,211.04, Second Year $49,389.76, and Third Year $62,258.56. EMT Basic Firefighter Annual Salary (estimated) – First Year $39,458.24, Second Year $53,679.36, and Third Year $62,258.56. Paramedic Firefighter Annual Salary (estimated) - First Year $46,535.36, Second Year $60,751.04, and Third Year $64,995.84. Certified Paramedics will receive an incentive pay of 4.4% added to their base rate pay and will begin upon achieving the rank of Firefighter 1st class.

Responsibilities

• Learn the policies, procedures, guidelines, rules and regulations of both the City of Albuquerque and the Albuquerque Fire Rescue.
• Learn standard operating guidelines and protocols pertaining to suppression firefighting, wildland firefighting, delivery of emergency medical services, hazardous materials response, technical rescue response, incident command and safety.
• Meet all training expectations needed to complete the 19 week (for current State or National Registry EMT-B or higher) or 28 week (for non-EMT) Fire Academy as a Firefighter II certified by the State of New Mexico.
• Meet all academic and physical fitness standards established by the Albuquerque Fire Rescue.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be 18 years of age by the academy start date
• If a Veteran must submit an Honorable Discharge, or General Discharge under Honorable Conditions, as stipulated on your DD-214. All other Discharges, with the exception of a Dishonorable Discharge, will be considered on a case by case basis
• Must be a United States Citizen or Legal Resident
• Must possess a valid driver's license (out-of-state applicants must obtain a New Mexico driver's license within 30 days of being hired)
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Class E New Mexico driver's license (within 30 days of graduation of the academy)
• All cadets that do not hold an EMT License, will be provided EMT Basic License training and be required to successfully complete the course and obtain New Mexico State License
• Must have valid CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) Certificate
• If applicants are not New Mexico Licensed but are Nationally Registered EMT and/or Paramedics and are selected as cadets, they will be required to complete the reciprocity process and acquire a State of New Mexico EMT license prior to graduation from the academy
• Males under the age of 25 must be registered for Selective Service

Skills

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic, Intermediate/Advanced or Paramedic License
• International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Fire Fighter 1 and/or 2 Certification
• Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations Certification

Selection Process

• Must pass the Fire Rescue Cadet Written Examination