Firefighter FLSA

Job Summary

FLSA non-exempt under Section 7(k) fire protection personnel. 14-day work period / 106 hours before overtime applies; 2,756 annual hours.

About the Role

Under close supervision of the Fire Engineer, respond to emergency and non-emergency incidents by providing appropriate services as required. Provide emergency response and rescue, fire prevention and suppression, community presentations, station and equipment maintenance, and participate in training activities. The firefighter will exercise independent judgment and initiative; maintain work and skill readiness.

Responsibilities

• Perform firefighting activities including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose and performing fire suppression, containment, and extinguishing tasks.
• Operate all types of fire operation and rescue equipment including fire extinguishers, hydraulic tools for force entry, ladders, various hand bools, and emergency medical equipment.
• Search and rescue of individuals in hazardous conditions at fire scenes, natural disasters, auto accidents, hazardous material spills, and confined spaces; remove bodies and perform recovery operations.
• Provide emergency aid activities for the ill and injured, including basic life support, and provide other assistance as required until relieved by proper medical personnel.
• Participate in cleaning and maintaining facilities and grounds around the station.
• Perform maintenance and minor repairs to equipment and apparatus, hose, firefighting apparatus and breathing apparatus; ensure that all equipment and apparatus are in constant state of readiness for emergency calls.
• Operate rescue vehicles and related equipment; clean and maintain supplies, materials, and equipment aboard rescue vehicles.
• Maintain readiness status of firefighting equipment and apparatus; assist with inspections and drills; evaluate equipment condition and recommend removal or replacement from service; make recommendations on equipment needs.
• Prepare various reports; maintain various files and records pertaining to prevention and investigation activities; maintain records of inspections; collect information for public safety and fire prevention presentations.
• Carry out tours for the public and interest groups.
• Abide by and perform duties outlined in laws and statutes of the State of New Mexico, the ordinances of San Juan County and the Rules and Regulations, Policies and Procedures of San Juan County Fire & Rescue.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years of recent experience as an active member of a fire department involved in both fire suppression and emergency medical service (EMS) duties.
• A Firefighter I certification minimum (IFSAC preferred).
• An NM EMS license EMR or higher.
• A valid State of New Mexico Class E driver’s license or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical exertion under vigorous and unusual conditions.
• Subject to exposure to various environmental factors and conditions.
• May be subject to life-threatening situations.
• May be subject to bending, reaching, crawling, and lifting in excess of seventy-five (75) pounds.
• Must complete and pass annual Work Capacity Test (WCT) at the Arduous level for wildland firefighters to meet NWCG standards.

Skills

• Independent judgment and initiative.
• Physical fitness and endurance.
• Emergency response and rescue skills.
• Firefighting and emergency medical service knowledge.
• Equipment operation and maintenance.
• Public speaking and presentation skills.
• Work readiness and readiness status evaluation.

Benefits

We offer a complete benefits package to eligible employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, life insurance, short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

Pay

Details on pay structure not specified.

Schedule

Full-time work hours for this position consist of rotating shifts, nights, weekends, overtime, and responses to emergency calls as requirements for the operations of this department. Position frequently requires travel. Work schedule for this position may include working on religious holidays.

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements

Work is performed in an office and outdoors in varied weather conditions; it requires physical exertion under vigorous and unusual conditions. May be subject to cuts, bruises, scrapes, burns, broken bones, insect and animal bites, germs, bacteria, viruses, environmental allergies, gases, and fumes. May be subject to exposure to CRTs and VDTs. May be subject to life threatening situations; involves the potential for exposure to high stress levels. May be subject to bending, reaching, crawling, and lifting in excess of seventy-five (75) pounds.

Required Documents

• Firefighter 1 certification minimum (IFSAC preferred).
• NM EMS licensed EMR or higher.

Application Instructions

To apply, applicants must upload all required licenses, certifications, and supporting documents individually at the time of application submission. Applications that are incomplete or missing required documentation by the application deadline may be removed from further consideration.