Position Detail:

Roswell Fire Department
200 S Richardson Avenue
Roswell, NM 88201

Chaves County

505-624-6800
505-624-6803 - fax
www.roswell-nm.gov/

Hiring Information:


Position: Firefighter Recruit
Last Filing Date:  December 31, 2020
 

Special Instructions:  

 

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent; one year of related experience is preferred.
Knowledge of:
? City policies and procedures.
? Department Standard Operating Procedures, Code of Conduct, policies, and procedures.
? Federal, state, and City safety rules and regulations, and state and local building codes.
? City geography, traffic patterns, and the location of all streets, landmarks, and buildings.
Skill in:
? Learning to observe and follow safe firefighting practices.
? Following orders under stressful conditions.
? Learning to assess emergency medical needs, stabilize patient, and provide emergency medical care.
? Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers.
? Operating and maintaining computer and communications equipment.
? Closely following verbal and written instructions and procedures.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
? A New Mexico State Driver?s License Class D is required.
? Must possess, or obtain within one (1) month of employment, and maintain a valid Class E driver?s license issued by
the State of New Mexico and have a satisfactory driving record.
? Must maintain a telephone.
? Must possess within one (1) year of employment, and maintain a valid certification as an Emergency Medical
Technician ? Basic (EMT-B) issued by the State of New Mexico.
? Must possess and maintain good health and freedom from physical defects so as to be able to acquire the degree of
physical strength and agility necessary to perform heavy manual tasks in emergency situations and under adverse
conditions.
? Must successfully complete the Roswell Fire Department Fire Apparatus Operator minimum standard exam that
includes completion of FAO Task Book, basic streets examination, and standard practical examination within two (2) years of employment. Note: Completion of this process does not take the place of the FAO Promotional Exam.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
? Must complete the ?Willingness Questionnaire? form and submit along with the completed online application.
? Must pass a pre-employment physical fitness demonstration, written test and personal interview.
? Must successfully complete the Roswell Fire Department Recruit Academy. Maintaining a passing grade in all sections
of this course is required.
? Must be able to pass a rigid background investigation including work history, criminal records, driving records and
other records deemed necessary.
? Must pass a pre-employment drug screen administered by a City-designated facility.
? Must pass a pre-employment complete physical and respirator physical given by a City-designated physician.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a standard Fire Station environment, and in the field for on-scene response to emergency situations. Work requires climbing, lifting, carrying and transporting equipment and individuals. Functional vision and hearing to differentiate sounds (voice, horn) is required. Work may involve exposure to extreme heat, unstable structures, hazardous materials, emergency situations, body fluids, and infectious diseases and pathogens. Must maintain a level of physical fitness to meet Department standards.
Note: Firefighter Recruit ? Non-EMT promotes to Firefighter Recruit ? EMT classification upon completing requirements for and receiving an Emergency Medical Technician ? Basic (EMT-B) license issued
by the State of New Mexico.
Pay: Firefighter Recruit ? EMT promotes to Firefighter upon satisfactory completion of the recruit academy and licensure as an EMT.

 
Starting Salary:  $16.6259
Top Salary:   N/A
 
Contact:   HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, CITY HALL
425 N. RICHARDSON
PO Box 1838
Roswell, NM 88201
(575) 624-6700 ext 268
www.roswell-nm.gov

Additional Department Details:

Annual Budget: N/A
Population Served: 48,000
Number of Firefighters: N/A
 

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