Temporary Firefighter/EMT

About the role

This is a temporary appointment with a predetermined end date not to exceed 1 year and is subject to an earlier termination if necessary. Temporary employees have no entitlement or expectation of continued employment during or beyond the appointment period.

Responsibilities

• Respond to fire and other emergencies and provide basic life support and/or prevent property loss to NMSU Las Cruces campus and surrounding communities.
• Assist with inspections of buildings to ensure fire code/life safety compliance.
• Participate in any fire or EMS training as identified by Fire Chief.
• Keep up-to-date on equipment, protocols, and procedures.
• Participate in continuing education courses to maintain EMS licenses.
• Ensure that UTVs, fire apparatus, and passenger vehicles are response ready.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the department.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED certificate.
• 1 year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• NM Emergency Medical Technician Basic license.
• NM Class E Driver’s license or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date.

Preferred Qualifications

• NM Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate license or higher.
• IFSAC Firefighter I/II or equivalent, or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire date.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Environment: Moderate exposure to extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Physical Effort: Considerable physical activity; physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job.
• Lifting Requirements: Heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds required.
• Risk: Exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations requiring extensive safety precautions and use of protective equipment.