Job Description

General Purpose

Under general supervision, functions as a member of Sandoval County Fire and Rescue (SCFR) firefighting team by performing highly skilled work in fire suppression, emergency medical services, life support, and rescue operations; maintains technical certifications as Firefighter and Paramedic; maintains all other required licensure; provides patient care within the scope of Sandoval County protocols and operates within scope of Paramedic licensure; and performs other related duties as assigned / required.

New Hires become Represented after successful completion of a one year trial probationary period.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED Certificate from an accredited institution. Associate\'s Degree in Fire Science, Emergency Medical Services, or related field is preferred. Prior experience in the firefighting or EMS field(s) is preferred.

• Eligible candidates with current full-time employment and two years of experience as a structural firefighter in an all-hazards agency responsible for residential and commercial fire responses as well as EMS, AND candidates who have completed a new hire academy and hold current certification as an IFSAC or ProBoard Firefighter II may be considered LATERAL, and given preference, and may have reduced New Hire Academy training requirements and duration.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Paramedic License from New Mexico Emergency Medical Systems (NMEMS)

• National registry will be accepted at time of application but candidate must obtain reciprocity through the New Mexico EMS Bureau prior to the completion of the fire department\'s New Hire Academy
• Current Emergency Cardiac Care certifications for adult and pediatric patients
• Valid New Mexico driver\'s license.

Other Requirements

Additional Licenses or Certifications required within thirty (30) days of hire:

• Must obtain New Mexico Class E license prior to the completion of the fire department\'s New Hire Academy.

Additional Licenses or Certifications required within six months of hire:

• Certification as a Firefighter II from New Mexico Firefighters Training Academy, or other International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) accredited training.
• Vehicle Extrication Certification
• Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) Certificate or equivalent
• Wild Land Firefighting Certification (S130/190)
• Operations Level Hazmat Certification

Other Requirements:

• Successful completion of the following:
• Sandoval County Fire Department EMT-Paramedic test with a score of 80% or higher;
• OSHA 202 Physical and DOT screening
• Sandoval County Firefighter physical capacity/agility test; and a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening;
• Background check as required
• Successful completion of an annual physical capacity/agility test and OSHA 202 physical.

This is a safety- sensitive position subject to random drug testing in accordance with County policy Article XIII Drug and Alcohol Policy and Testing-Drug Free Workplace of the Sandoval County Personnel Rules and Regulation

This position is subject to random alcohol and drug testing in accordance with 49CFR.382.

Essential Job Functions

• Responds to emergency alarms and calls for service, and performs fire suppression, rescue, life support, and emergency medical duties as required to control emergency incidents; relays orders, instructions and information on emergency actions, and follows orders under stressful conditions.
• Performs assigned duties within scope of authority and training, and according to SCFR policies and procedures; duties may vary according to job assignment and skill level.
• Acts as lead medical technician for emergency care; provides advanced life support services, including invasive and non-invasive medical procedures, and complex treatment modalities; delegates lower level medical personnel including career and volunteer members.
• Operates emergency, fire, rescue, medical, and lifesaving tools and equipment;
• Functioning in an immediate danger to life and health (IDLH) environment, ventilates and enters burning structures to extinguish fires and rescue victims; responds to and mitigates hazardous materials incidents.
• Inspects, cleans, and maintains a variety of equipment, tools, and apparatus; assures that all emergency response equipment is in a proper state of readiness and available for immediate use.
• Performs station maintenance; maintains station living quarters in clean and orderly condition; operates, inspects and maintains ambulance and other fire equipment; performs minor repairs on apparatus and equipment inside and outside of facilities; orders replacement supplies as needed.
• Assesses treats, stabilizes, and transports patients according to SCFR medical protocol and level of emergency medical certification/licensure; restocks medical supplies, and maintains inventory.
• Inspects, tests, evaluates, cleans, and repairs equipment after use; notifies supervisors of equipment problems beyond the scope of skills and training.
• Participates in classes, drills, and training to maintain and upgrade fire fighting, rescue, and emergency medical skills; prepares reports, and maintains SCFR records and work logs.
• Continuously updates knowledge of regional traffic patterns, roads, landmarks, building locations, and special hazards of designated facilities.
• Mitigates hazardous materials incidents; performs clean-up activities at fire and emergency scenes.
• Assists and coordinates with law enforcement personnel and other first responders as required.
• Use of county vehicles as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

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