AFD Firefighter

City of Alamogordo, NM • Alamogordo, NM

359d

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs daily work assignments for the Fire Division of the Alamogordo Fire Department, in accordance with the Employee Manual, Department Policies and Procedures, City of Alamogordo Ordinances, and any applicable State or Federal authority.

Requirements

• Must be a United States citizen or legal permanent resident.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid New Mexico driver's license with a good driving record acceptable to the City of Alamogordo and its insurance carrier or the ability to obtain within sixty (60) days of employment.
• Obtain and maintain a Class E Driver's License upon successful completion of the Alamogordo Fire Department Academy.
• Or any combination of education, training, or experience that demonstrates a minimum level of firefighting knowledge sufficient for emergency response.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of professional or three (3) years of volunteer fire service experience.
• Firefighter I certification.
• HAZMAT Awareness and Operations with the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) seal.
• Current CPR Card.
• Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 700, and/or 800.

Responsibilities

• To protect the lives and property of the citizens of the City of Alamogordo and Otero County from adverse effects of fires, accidents, and exposure to dangerous conditions created by either man or nature.
• Responsible for performing suppression and rescue activities as well as operating fire apparatus and other equipment in response to emergency alarms for fire protection, extrication, HAZMAT, technical and airport rescue, and other emergencies.
• Respond to alarms and perform fire suppression, fire protection, extrication and rescue duties, including fire fighting, ventilation, salvage work, and utilizing various methods and tools including but not limited to: hose lines, nozzles, ladders, power tools, and extinguishers.
• Respond to incidents involving technical or specialized rescue and mitigation operations including hazardous materials incident response, airport rescue firefighting incident response, technical rescue incident response, and natural disasters.
• Drive and operate fire apparatus and fire equipment in a safe manner, and in accordance with department policies.
• Conduct training of/with department personnel, surrounding department personnel, other agency employees, and the public.
• Conduct fire inspections, fire prevention programs, fire protection equipment training, and educational and informational programs through the media, schools, civic groups, businesses, and the general public.
• Inspect, inventory, and maintain the condition of fire equipment, apparatus, station, and grounds including but not limited to: equipment servicing, minor repairs, extensive clean up, painting, yard work, and other general facility maintenance.
• Assist in performing scheduled testing of the City's fire hydrants, fire hoses, pumping equipment, ladders, self-contained breathing apparatus, cascade system, air monitoring equipment, gas detectors, and department vehicles.
• Assist in investigations of fire scenes to determine the origin, cause, and damage caused by fire.
• Record, prepare, and file required reports on all fire department incidents, inspections, code violations, and origin and cause reports.
• Assist in maintaining and recording fire records and associated documents, including firefighter training, equipment maintenance, fire hydrant flow rates, fire inspections, public education on fire prevention, comprehensive reports documenting the situation at the scene, orders received, and other information deemed pertinent.
• Contributes to a high-quality work culture through participation in training and mentoring to develop skills, including safety-related training and skills.
• Interacts professionally and provides excellent customer service to all levels of City staff and citizens, to ensure high operational and service standards.
• Performs duties according to City of Alamogordo Ordinances and departmental Policies and Procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED