Temporary Firefighter/EMT

New Mexico State University • Las Cruces, NM

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary appointment with a predetermined end date not to exceed 1 year and is subject to an earlier termination if necessary. Temporary employees have no entitlement or expectation of continued employment during or beyond the appointment period. The role involves responding to fire and other emergencies, providing basic life support, preventing property loss, and assisting with building inspections for fire code/life safety compliance. The position also requires participation in training, staying updated on equipment and protocols, continuing education to maintain EMS licenses, and ensuring vehicles are response-ready.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED certificate
• 1 year of relevant experience
• NM Emergency Medical Technician Basic license
• IFSAC Firefighter I/II or equivalent or must be able to obtain within 1 year of hire date
• NM Class E Driver's license or must obtain within 6 months of hire date

Nice To Haves

• NM Emergency Medical Technician intermediate license or higher

Responsibilities

• Responds to fire and other emergencies and provides basic life support and/or prevents property loss to NMSU Las Cruces campus and surrounding communities.
• Assists with inspections of buildings to insure fire code/life safety compliance.
• Participate in any fire or EMS training as identified by Fire Chief.
• Keeps up-to-date on equipment and protocols and procedures.
• Participate on continuing Ed courses to maintain their EMS licenses.
• Ensure that UTV's, fire apparatus and passenger vehicles are response ready.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED