Firefighter/ EMT-Engineer

Santa Fe County•Santa Fe, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fire Engineer performs a variety of advanced level fire-fighting duties, including fire engine pump operations. Must be able to safely drive and operate all types of fire apparatus. Performs as a Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician responding to emergencies as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be an EMT-Basic licensed by the State of New Mexico.
IFSAC Firefighter II or equivalent; completion of training provided by the department in Emergency vehicles, Operations, Coaching the Emergency Vehicle Operator, Incident Command, and Pump Operations or equivalent as determined by the Fire Chief.
ICS 100, 200, 700, 800
Minimum three (3) years of continuous service with Santa Fe County Fire Department in a paid firefighting position.
IFSAC Driver/Operator Certification; and IFSAC Pump Operations and Hydraulics Certification.
Must have completed the SFCFD Engineer Task Book.
Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class E Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Fire training and curriculum development and delivery is highly desired.
Previous supervisory or management experience is desired.
Ability to work with fire/EMS data entry programs is desired.

Responsibilities

Assists firefighter in firefighting and/or medical emergency activities; guides and/or directs personnel on firefighting rescue operations and/or medical response operations in the absence of a higher-ranking firefighter.
Maintains living quarters and facilities.
Inspects and maintains all Fire Department pumpers and aerials; performs all pump tests including annual service and acceptance; performs minor repairs on pump and apparatus; reports major mechanical problems.
Drives, spots, and operates emergency apparatus and other related equipment; performs vehicle placement to achieve effective delivery of suppression materials (water/chemicals, etc.); operates pumps to control various nozzle pressures and flows; assures proper procedures are followed to engage, prime and discharge supply lines.
Operates aerial ladder at fire scenes as needed to rescue and remove victims or direct aerial ladder streams; calculates hydraulic formulas as required.
Uses valves and hand tools to make hose connections; adjusts discharge to proper pressure rating as determined by hydraulic calculations; monitors pumper cooling systems, pressure relief systems, and discharge pressures; makes adjustments as needed.
Inspects, tests, cleans, and performs minor maintenance on firefighting, rescue, and emergency medical service equipment and tools.
Participates in on-going formal on-the-job training programs; may assist supervisory personnel in training firefighters.
May prepare a variety of reports.