Firefighter/EMT

The City of Deming Fire Department/Emergency Medical Services is accepting applications for a full time, regular Firefighter/EMT. Requirements of the position: Position entails all aspects of firefighting and emergency medical technician duties to include extinguishing fires, operating fire-fighting apparatus, and equipment, and responding to medical emergency calls. Applicant must possess a valid New Mexico driver's license, acceptable driving record, and high school diploma/GED. Written Testing: Written testing will be conducted at the New Mexico Department of Labor, 312 S Silver Ave., Deming New Mexico. Applicants will be notified of date and time. The top 15 applicants that score 75% or better will move on to the physical agility portion of the testing. Physical Agility Testing: Testing will be conducted at the Deming Fire Department, 309 S. Gold Avenue. Time and Date to be determined. Oral Interviews: will be held after the written and physical agility testing. Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment medical exam, drug test, and background check prior to appointment. Benefits Offered upon hire: • Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance • PERA Retirement • Travel Stipend available for out-of-town applicants Applications and job descriptions are available upon request by calling City Hall, 546-8848. Applications may be mailed to the City Hall reception desk, City of Deming, ATTN: HR 1275 E Pine St, Deming NM 88030, or addressed to HR and faxed (575-546-6442).