Firefighter Cadet

Santa Fe County•Santa Fe, NM

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cadet will be trained, educated, instructed and evaluated while in a Fire Academy conducted by the Santa Fe County Fire Department to serve and protect the people of Santa Fe County as an entry level firefighter and EMT-Basic. Please note: EMT-B and EMT-I applications are also being accepted as part of this recruitment. Under immediate supervision, while in a training capacity, the firefighter cadet will begin to develop qualifications for the position of Firefighter/EMT. The firefighter cadet receives instruction, training and education during both a rigorous class schedule conducted primarily in a Fire Academy structure and during in-the-field apparatus or station assignments. The Santa Fe County Fire Department Fire Academy instructors will introduce the Cadet to fire department policies, procedures, standard operation guidelines in fire suppression, hazardous materials handling, rescue techniques, emergency medical technician-basic, safety procedures, community relations, operation and maintenance of firefighting equipment, apparatus and physical fitness. The Cadet will be required to satisfactorily perform all training, instruction, education and skills mandated for Fire Academy graduation. The Cadet may be required to perform administrative duties and/or other duties as assigned. The Cadet is required to attend an intense Fire Training Academy and become certified as a Firefighter II. Must pass an annual physical agility/capacity test and physical fitness/physical capacity testing conducted throughout the Fire Academy.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D.
Must be 18 years of age at the start of the academy.
Ability to think and act quickly.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Capable of completing basic mathematical analysis.
Proficiency in using a variety of fire suppression, medical equipment, and special protective gear under stressful emergency conditions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public.
Ability to read, write, and communicate well while interacting in a professional manner with Fire Administration, Academy Staff, Field Staff (both volunteer & paid) and other Cadets under routine and non-routine yet intense conditions and situations.
Possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D Driver’s License.
Must submit to random drug testing.

Nice To Haves

EMT-B and EMT-I applications are also being accepted as part of this recruitment.

Responsibilities

Receive instruction, training, and education during a rigorous class schedule in a Fire Academy structure.
Participate in in-the-field apparatus or station assignments.
Learn fire department policies, procedures, and standard operation guidelines in fire suppression, hazardous materials handling, rescue techniques, emergency medical technician-basic, safety procedures, community relations, and operation/maintenance of firefighting equipment, apparatus, and physical fitness.
Satisfactorily perform all training, instruction, education, and skills mandated for Fire Academy graduation.
Perform administrative duties and/or other duties as assigned.
Attend an intense Fire Training Academy and become certified as a Firefighter II.
Pass an annual physical agility/capacity test and physical fitness/physical capacity testing conducted throughout the Fire Academy.