Fire Department · Career
City Of Hobbs Fire Department
Hobbs, NM · Lea County
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Department careers page ↗The City of Hobbs Fire Department is a career department protecting Hobbs, a community in Lea County in the southeastern corner of New Mexico. Its firefighters and paramedics respond to residential and commercial fires, emergency medical calls, hazardous-materials incidents, and special rescues, and the department also runs fire prevention and public-education programs.
Operations are spread across four stations: Station 1 (administration) at 301 E. White, Station 2 at 2300 N. Jefferson, Station 3 at 1717 W. Joe Harvey, and Station 4 at 3710 W. College Lane.
Beyond emergency response, the department offers CPR and first-aid training to the public at Station 1, including Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED and BLS courses held on scheduled Saturdays each month.
Missionthe preservation of life, property, and the environment through the education and empowerment of our members and the community
Hobbs hires through the City's governmentjobs.com portal, with separate application tracks for certified and non-certified candidates. Applicants must be at least 18 with a high-school diploma or GED, of good moral character, and either NREMT/NM State EMT certified or IFSAC Firefighter I & II certified; the department prefers some college credit or prior paid work experience.
The process runs from the online application to a written exam (70% minimum passing score) and a Physical Agility Test that requires a physician's waiver and attendance at an orientation. Study materials are available through publicsafetycompass.com, and the department was accepting applications at the time of writing.
Requirements
- At least 18 years old
- High school diploma or GED at time of hire
- Certified NREMT or NM State EMT, and/or IFSAC Firefighter I & II
- National Registry EMTs must complete the NM EMT bridge course upon appointment
- Good moral character; no felony convictions or certain misdemeanors within 3 years
- Must pass a psychological evaluation
- Preferred: 36 college credit hours or 2 years of paid work experience
- Honorable military discharge preferred, if applicable
Hiring process
- Apply online through governmentjobs.com (separate portals for certified and non-certified applicants)
- Pass the written exam with a minimum score of 70%
- Complete the Physical Agility Test (requires a physician's waiver and orientation attendance)
Benefits
- 25-year retirement eligibility with a 75% pension
- Paid EMS and fire training
- SWAT incentive of $1,500/year
- Bilingual incentive of $1,500/year
- Relocation allowance up to $3,500
- Department-issued uniforms and paid meals
What are the basic requirements to become a Hobbs firefighter?
You must be at least 18, hold a high school diploma or GED at hire, and be certified as an NREMT or NM State EMT and/or IFSAC Firefighter I & II. Good moral character is required, with no felony convictions or certain misdemeanors within the past 3 years.
How do I apply?
Applications are submitted online through the City's governmentjobs.com portal, with separate application tracks for certified and non-certified candidates.
What does the hiring process involve?
After applying online, candidates take a written exam requiring a minimum passing score of 70%, then complete a Physical Agility Test, which requires a physician's waiver and attendance at an orientation. Study materials are available at publicsafetycompass.com.
Do I need to be an EMT before applying?
You need to be certified as an NREMT or NM State EMT and/or an IFSAC Firefighter I & II. National Registry EMTs must complete the New Mexico EMT bridge course upon appointment.
What incentives and benefits does the department offer?
Benefits include 25-year retirement eligibility with a 75% pension, paid EMS and fire training, a $1,500/year SWAT incentive, a $1,500/year bilingual incentive, a relocation allowance up to $3,500, and department-issued uniforms with paid meals.
Is the department currently hiring?
The department was accepting applications at the time of writing. For current openings, check the City of Hobbs governmentjobs.com portal or contact Human Resources at (575) 397-9230.