Firefighter 3/C Cadet

About the Role

The Firefighter 3/C (cadet) will be trained by the Albuquerque Fire Rescue Training Division to acquire the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the duties of a Firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician. Successful completion of the Fire Academy will allow the opportunity to serve as a Firefighter. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn the policies, procedures, guidelines, rules, and regulations of the City of Albuquerque and Albuquerque Fire Rescue.
• Learn standard operating guidelines and protocols for suppression firefighting, wildland firefighting, emergency medical services, hazardous materials response, technical rescue response, incident command, and safety.
• Meet all training expectations to complete the Fire Academy (19 weeks for current State or National Registry EMT-B or higher; 28 weeks for non-EMT) as a Firefighter II certified by the State of New Mexico.
• Meet all academic and physical fitness standards established by Albuquerque Fire Rescue.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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.
• 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 from the academy.
• All cadets who do not hold an EMT License will be provided EMT Basic License training and must successfully complete the course and obtain a New Mexico State License.
• Must have a valid CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) Certificate.
• If applicants are not New Mexico Licensed but are Nationally Registered EMT and/or Paramedics, they will be required to complete the reciprocity process and acquire a State of New Mexico EMT license prior to graduation.
• Males under the age of 25 must be registered for Selective Service.

Qualifications

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic, Intermediate/Advanced or Paramedic License (Preferred)
• International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Fire Fighter 1 and/or 2 Certification (Preferred)
• Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations Certification (Preferred)

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.

Working Conditions

• 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 in various environments including hot, cold, windy, dark, smoky conditions, confined spaces, and elevated heights.
• Exposure to heavy and powerful equipment, sharp objects, and uneven and slippery surfaces.