Job Description
Overview :
This posting will close at 5:00pm on the close date.
Oversees and supervises fire company(s) at an assigned station that protects life and property through firefighting, emergency medical service (EMS), and other emergency response activities to meet the residents’ needs throughout Doña Ana County.
Responsibilities :
This is a safety sensitive position.
Coordinates the activities of an assigned fire company in a designated fire district or station. Directly oversees a minimum of three (3) firefighters assigned to a particular fire district or station and may supervise career and/or volunteer personnel.
Inspects assigned fire station, buildings, grounds, and facilities; and examines firetrucks and equipment to ensure compliance with maintenance standards.
Responds to fire alarms and determines from observation the nature and extent of the fire, condition of the building, danger to adjacent buildings, and source of water supply, and directs firefighting crews accordingly.
Performs fire suppression activities, fire prevention, rescue, communications, and emergency medical care.
Responds to emergency calls to render emergency medical care. Interacts with fire and emergency medical personnel to assign and instruct volunteer and career personnel with emergency assistance. The position involves substantial interpersonal contact with internal and external customers, which must be conducted with respect at all times
Compiles reports of each fire call, listing location, type, probable cause, estimated damage, and disposition utilizing personal computer and emergency reporting software.
Evaluates the efficiency of career personnel by conducting regularly scheduled performance reviews.
Conducts training for subordinates in using equipment and methods of extinguishing all types of fires. An employee in this classification provides training in all aspects of suppressing and extinguishing fires, including fire prevention, performing emergency rescues, and providing emergency medical assistance.
Assists and coordinates the maintenance and repair of county facilities, apparatus, and equipment
Aid with the ordering of station supplies, as well as replenish supplies for emergency response.
Qualifications :
Education. High School diploma or equivalent. An Associate’s degree in fire science or related field is preferred.
Experience.
Three (3) years of full-time field experience as a career EMT Firefighter. Supervisory or lead worker experience is preferred. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred. The employee must be 18 years of age as of the first day of employment.
Education / Experience substitution. As per County Policy.
Licenses/Certifications.
Required at time of application:
Valid Driver’s License IFSAC certified Firefighter I, and Firefighter II.
Licensed NM EMT-Basic, Intermediate, Paramedic, or equivalent National Registry License at the time of application. Must obtain reciprocity within 120 days.
IFSAC Hazardous Materials A/O.
ICS 100, 200, and IS 700, 800.
IFSAC Fire Officer I.
Required after employment:
Valid Driver’s License, NM Class E, must obtain within six (6) weeks of hire.
IFSAC Fire Inspector I must obtain within twelve (12) months of hire.
NM EMT-Intermediate must obtain within two (2) years of hire.
Employee will be required to certify at the Haz-Mat technician level.
NM Class E Driver’s License or equivalent and defensive driving course within three (3) months of hire; and maintain Firefighter and EMT certifications for continued employment, or be subject to dismissal.
Preferred: NM Licensed EMT Intermediate; Fire Officer II; Hazardous Materials Technician.
Other (e.g., post-offer medical exam, polygraph, background check, driver’s license record, etc.). Eye Detect, background check, driver’s license history, post-offer medical exam. Subject to mandatory drug and alcohol testing due to safety-sensitive duties.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:
Knowledge of:
Practices, procedures, and equipment used in fire suppression.
Communication and interpersonal methods and techniques to deal with the general public and County staff, which must be conducted with courtesy and respect at all times
Supervisory methods and techniques to effectively lead a fire company
General business inspections and fire codes
Ability to:
Analyze emergency situations and select effective courses of action, considering surrounding hazards and circumstances.
Cope with stressful situations.
Learn and perform firefighting, rescue, and emergency care practices, techniques, and methods and apply such information to specific situations.
Interpret information accurately and make decisions according to existing laws, regulations, and policies.
Produce written documents in English with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar.
Work independently with general supervision making determinations of appropriate action to take.
Make minor equipment repairs and adjustments under supervision.
Communicate effectively and speak clearly, with the public and employees.
Successfully complete annual medical physical according to NFPA standards and successfully complete annual physical ability test for the appropriate assignment.
Able to drive emergency response apparatus and equipment to which assigned. Must be able to wear self-contained breathing apparatus, climb ladders, work from heights, and work in confined places, toxic atmospheres, and extreme environmental atmospheres.
Establish and maintain effective professional working relationships.
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Full time,