AFD FIREFIGHTER (2676 ANNUAL HRS)
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- CPAT TESTING FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE HELD FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2026*
POSITION SUMMARY
Under general supervision, performs daily work assignments for the Fire Division of the Alamogordo Fire Department, in accordance with the Employee Manual, Department Policies and Procedures, City of Alamogordo Ordinances, and any applicable State or Federal authority.
RECRUITMENT QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Must be a United States citizen or legal permanent resident;
- Must be at least 18 years of age;
- High school diploma or GED; and
- Valid New Mexico Driver's License with a driving record acceptable to the City of Alamogordo.
Pre-Hire Requirements:
- Must successfully pass the firefighting physical agility test;
- Must successfully pass the written examination;
- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening; and
- Must successfully pass a thorough background investigation.
Applicants with proof of valid Firefighter I & II Certification(s) exhibiting the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) seal may be excused from the written examination portion of the pre-hire requirements.
Required during tenure:
- Must obtain and/or maintain license(s) or certification(s) necessary to perform Essential Duties effectively and safely, including but not limited to:
o Within six (6) months of hire or upon completion of the Alamogordo Fire Department Academy, whichever is later: New Mexico Class E Driver's License.
Desired:
- One (1) year of professional or three (3) years of volunteer fire service experience.
- Firefighter I/II IFSAC Certification(s).
- HAZMAT Awareness and Operations with the IFSAC seal.
- Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 700, and/or 800.
- Current CPR card.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Duties
- Protects the lives and property of the citizens of the City of Alamogordo and Otero County from adverse effects of fires, accidents, and exposure to dangerous conditions created by either man or nature;
- Responsible for performing suppression and rescue activities as well as operating fire apparatus and other equipment in response to emergency alarms for fire protection, extrication, HAZMAT, technical and airport rescue, and other emergencies;
- Responds to alarms and performs fire suppression, fire protection, extrication and rescue duties, including firefighting, ventilation, salvage work, and utilizing various methods and tools including but not limited to hose lines, nozzles, ladders, power tools, and extinguishers;
- Responds to incidents involving technical or specialized rescue and mitigation operations including hazardous materials incident response, airport rescue firefighting incident response, technical rescue incident response, and natural disasters;
- Drives and operates fire apparatus, fire equipment, and City vehicles in a safe manner, and in accordance with department policies;
- Conducts training of/with department personnel, surrounding department personnel, other agency employees, and the public;
- Conducts fire inspections, fire prevention programs, fire protection equipment training, and educational and informational programs through the media, schools, civic groups, businesses, and the general public;
- Inspects, inventories, and maintains the condition of fire equipment, apparatus, station, and grounds including but not limited to equipment servicing, minor repairs, extensive clean up, painting, yard work, and other general facility maintenance;
- Assists in performing scheduled testing of the City's fire hydrants, fire hoses, pumping equipment, ladders, self-contained breathing apparatus, cascade system, air monitoring equipment, gas detectors, and department vehicles, etc;
- Assists in investigations of fire scenes to determine the origin, cause, and damage caused by fire;
- Records, prepares, and files required reports on all fire department incidents, inspections, code violations, and origin and cause reports;
- Assists in maintaining and recording fire records and associated documents, including firefighter training, equipment maintenance, fire hydrant flow rates, fire inspections, public education on fire prevention, comprehensive reports documenting the situation at the scene, orders received, and other information deemed pertinent;
- Contributes to a high-quality work culture through participation in training and mentoring to develop skills, including safety-related training and skills;
- Interacts professionally and provides excellent customer service to all levels of City staff and citizens, to ensure high operational and service standards; and
- Performs duties according to City of Alamogordo Ordinances and departmental Policies and Procedures.
OTHER IMPORTANT DUTIES
- Responds to emergency calls during and outside of normal work hours, as required;
- Works rotating shifts of 24 hours on duty, possible flex schedule, hold-over shifts, and mandatory calls back to duty;
- Works evenings, weekends, and holidays;
- Responsible for the care and alterations of own-issued uniforms;
- Must obtain and maintain required license(s) and/or certification(s);
- Will be required to take and subscribe to an oath supporting the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution and the Laws of the State of New Mexico, and the Ordinances of the City of Alamogordo;
- Maintains the confidentiality of information obtained during the performance of duties; and
- Performs such other duties as may be assigned.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
Position : 40000008
Code : 260152-1
Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Location : FIRE STAFF
Job Family : SWORN/UNIFORMED
Job Class : AFD FIREFIGHTER
Posting Start : 11/10/2026
Posting End : 11/27/2026
MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $16.01
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