Firefighter 3/C Cadet

Position Summary

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.

Annual Salary

• Firefighter Annual Salary (estimated): First Year $39,211.04, Second Year $49,389.76, Third Year $62,258.56
• EMT Basic Firefighter Annual Salary (estimated): First Year $39,458.24, Second Year $53,679.36, Third Year $62,258.56
• Paramedic Firefighter Annual Salary (estimated): First Year $46,535.36, Second Year $60,751.04, Third Year $64,995.84

Qualifications

• 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
• 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 (Click here for more information on Selective Service)
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Selection Process

• Must pass the Fire Rescue Cadet Written Examination
• Must pass the Structured Oral Interview
• Must pass the City of Albuquerque medical examination and drug screening
• Must pass a comprehensive background check

Working Conditions

• Intense 19 or 28 week firefighter and emergency medical technician training academy
• 40 hour work week, Monday through Friday, 0800-1700, with some exceptions
• Indoor and outdoor work performance in hot, cold, windy, dark, smoky, confined spaces, elevated heights, and other environments
• Exposure to heavy and powerful equipment, sharp objects, uneven and slippery surfaces