Reserve Firefighter (Entry)

About the Role

Under close supervision of the Zone Battalion Chief and Station Captain and upon successful completion of training requirements, respond to emergency and non-emergency incidents 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid State of New Mexico driver’s license.
• Age 18 by August 1 of upcoming year.
• Able to obtain within one (1) year of probationary date:
  • NM EMS licensed EMR or higher
  • Firefighter 1 & 2 certification minimum (IFSAC preferred)
  • Haz Ops certification minimum (IFSAC preferred)
  • Vehicle Extrication certification minimum (IFSAC preferred)
  • ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 certifications minimum
  • S130/190 certification minimum
  • Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator (CEVO) certification minimum or equivalent

Physical Requirements

Successful completion of standard pre-employment drug screen, duty applicable physical and arduous physical ability test. Work is performed in an office and outdoors in varied weather conditions; 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.
• Exposure to CRTs and VDTs.
• Life-threatening situations and high stress levels.
• Bending, stooping, reaching, crawling, movement over rough/uneven surfaces, balancing on high/narrow places, work in/under cramped spaces.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or dragging heavy items (in excess of 75 pounds).
• Climbing stairs, ladders, and machinery.
• Seeing, hearing, speaking, standing for long periods of time.
• Working outside in all types of weather and under hazardous/dangerous conditions.
• Working around machinery and chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Devote necessary time for training and attendance requirements.
• Perform firefighting activities including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps, and related equipment, laying hose, and performing fire suppression, containment, and extinguishing tasks.
• Perform strenuous or peak physical efforts during emergency or training activities for prolonged periods under extreme heights, intense heat, cold, or smoke.
• Operate all types of fire operation and rescue equipment including fire extinguishers, hydraulic tools for force entry, ladders, various hand tools, and emergency medical equipment.
• Perform 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 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 all equipment and apparatus are in a constant state of readiness for emergency calls.
• Operate rescue vehicles and related equipment; clean and maintain supplies, materials, and equipment aboard rescue vehicles.
• Monitor readiness status of firefighting equipment and apparatus; assure vehicles and equipment are functioning; assist with inspections and drills; evaluate equipment condition and recommend removal or replacement from service; make recommendations on equipment needs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

This position is not eligible for benefits.