Firefighter-EMT

Job Description

Job Description

T HE CITY OF PORTALES, NEW MEXICO
POSITION POSTING #2026-11

P O S ITION:                    FIRE FIGHTER / EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
DEPARTMENT:            FIRE/AMBULANCE
S T ATUS:                       NON-EXEMPT
REPORTS TO:              SHIFT BATTALION CHIEF
S HIFT:                           REGULAR – 48 On – 96 Off, Subject to Call
S ALARY:                       $14.29- $20.42 hourly (hourly rate is dependent on experience & training)

** Th is position is a safety-sensitive position, subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

G E NERAL DESCRIPTION:

Reporting to the Shift Battalion Chief and working with a team, this position shall actively perform fire prevention, public relations, firefighting, emergency medical activities, rescue and special service, apparatus operation, on-going training, record keeping, station, grounds, and apparatus maintenance and repair activities as may be required in a diligent manner, under the supervision of an officer. Work involves an element of personal danger requiring the ability to exercise independent judgment in meeting numerous and varied emergency situations.

T ASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.   Enter hazardous environments to perform rescue and/or suppression activities.
2.   Deliver emergency medical care at the scene of various accidents and medical emergencies, transferring victims to hospital as necessary.
3.   Drive emergency vehicles (trucks and ambulances) to sites and operate the water pumps, fire hoses, rescue equipment, and medical equipment, depending on the emergency situation.
4.   Conduct fire inspections and public education programs.
5.   Perform various repair and maintenance functions to vehicles, equipment, and facilities.
6.   Prepare reports as may be required.
7.   Maintain a high level of personal proficiency.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS:

1.   High school diploma or equivalent required.
2.   Current New Mexico driver’s license required.
3.   Must be at least 18 years of age.
4.   Current New Mexico EMT-Basic licensure or eligible to obtain, having completed the EMT-Basic Course, preferred but not required. Preference dependent on training, experience and level of EMT licensure.

COMMENTS ON PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position often requires the use of 100% of a person’s strength and stamina for unknown time spans. Sometimes must start from sleep to full speed. Must/Should be in better than average condition and must stay sharp mentally to perform tasks. Required to wear personal protection equipment in all types of weather (-10 to 110 degrees F). Lift and carry, push or pull water filled hoses over all kinds of obstacles and terrain, and move all sizes of patients/victims from all sorts of positions and locations.

W O RK SCHEDULE :

The regular work week is 48 hours on duty and 96 hours off - seven days per week, subject to call. Additional time may be required to work after regular hours, on weekends, and holidays, depending on magnitude of emergency situations.

T RAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

1.   Travel for meetings and training may be required.
2.   Overnight travel may be required.  

P RE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

1.   Must pass a background investigation including work history, criminal records, driving records and other records deemed necessary.
2.   Must pass a post-offer pre-employment drug screen administered by a City-designated facility.
3.   Must pass a post-offer physical administered by a City-designated facility.

CONDITIONS OF CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT:

1.   Candidates must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record and insurability in accordance with the City’s insurance carrier.
2.   Employees must maintain a source of communications for off duty work related communications.
3.   Random drug and alcohol test