Firefighter 3/C Cadet

Job Description

The Firefighter 3/C (cadet) will be trained and educated by members of the Albuquerque Fire Rescue Training Division so that the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the duties of a Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician are acquired. Successful completion of the Fire Academy will provide the opportunity to serve the citizens of Albuquerque as a Firefighter.

Firefighter Annual Salary (estimated) - First Year $39,211.04, Second Year $49,389.76, and Third Year $62,258.56.
EMT Basic Firefighter Annual Salary (estimated) - First Year $39,458.24, Second Year $53,679.36, and Third Year $62,258.56.
Paramedic Firefighter Annual Salary (estimated) - First Year $46,535.36, Second Year $60,751.04, and Third Year $64,995.84.
Certified Paramedics will receive an incentive pay of 4.4% added to their base rate pay and will begin upon achieving the rank of Firefighter 1st class .

This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.
Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Cadet will learn the policies, procedures, guidelines, rules and regulations of both the City of Albuquerque and the Albuquerque Fire Rescue.

• Cadet will learn standard operating guidelines and protocols pertaining to suppression firefighting, wildland firefighting, delivery of emergency medical services, hazardous materials response, technical rescue response, incident command and safety.

• Cadet will meet all training expectations needed to complete the 19 week (for current State or National Registry EMT-B or higher) or 28 week (for non-EMT) Fire Academy as a Firefighter II certified by the State of New Mexico.

• Cadet will meet all academic and physical fitness standards established by the Albuquerque Fire Rescue.

• High school diploma or GED

• Must be 18 years of age by the academy start date

• If a Veteran must submit an Honorable Discharge, or General Discharge under Honorable Conditions, as stipulated on your DD-214. All other Discharges, with the exception of a Dishonorable Discharge, will be considered on a case by case basis

• Must be a United States Citizen or Legal Resident

• Must possess a valid driver's license (out-of-state applicants must obtain a New Mexico driver's license within 30 days of being hired)

• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Class E New Mexico driver's license (within 30 days of graduation of the academy)

• All cadets that do not hold an EMT License, will be provided EMT Basic License training and be required to successfully complete the course and obtain New Mexico State License

• Must have valid CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) Certificate.

• If applicants are not New Mexico Licensed but are Nationally Registered EMT and/or Paramedics and are selected as cadets, they will be required to complete the reciprocity process and acquire a State of New Mexico EMT license prior to graduation from the academy

• Males under the age of 25 must be registered for Selective Service (Click here for more information on Selective Service)

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• Submit all required documentation to https://abqfire.com/

PREFERRED TRAINING, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic, Intermediate/Advanced or Paramedic License

• International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Fire Fighter 1 and/or 2 Certification

• Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations Certification

SELECTION PROCESS

• Must pass the Fire Rescue Cadet Written Examination

• Must pass the Structured Oral Interview

• Must pass the City of Albuquerque medical examination and drug screening

• Must pass a comprehensive background check

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Environmental and Physical:
• Intense 19 or 28 week firefighter and emergency medical technician training academy

• 40 hour work week, Monday through Friday, 0800-1700, with some exceptions

• Indoor and outdoor work performance in hot, cold, windy, dark, smoky, confined spaces, elevated heights, and other environments

• Exposure to heavy and powerful equipment, sharp objects, uneven and slippery surfaces