Fire Department · Combination
Eddy County Fire & Rescue
Carlsbad, NM · Eddy County
“Duty, Honor, and Community”
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Department careers page ↗Eddy County Fire & Rescue serves Eddy County, New Mexico, and neighboring areas from a headquarters in Carlsbad. It was created on April 20, 2021, when the county merged 11 independent volunteer fire districts and county administration into one organization, a move driven by the districts' recruitment struggles and a goal of maintaining or improving ISO ratings.
The department is a combination organization, staffing operations with career firefighters, civilian personnel, and volunteers. Coverage is split into a North County region (Artesia and Loco Hill area) and a South County region (Carlsbad, Loving, White City, and Malaga).
Of its 17 firehouses, four are career-staffed (Stations 2, 4, 5, and 6) while the remaining stations rely on volunteer personnel. The organization is divided into an Office of the Fire Chief, an Office of the Fire Marshal and Fire Prevention, an Operations Division, and a Training Division.
MissionWe are prepared for duty, serving with honor, responding with compassion, and committed to professional excellence.
Open positions are posted through the Eddy County Human Resources system, and the department's Employment Opportunities page links directly to the county's job-openings portal. Sworn and civilian positions are allocated by the Board of County Commissioners.
Applications are submitted online via the county HR site rather than through the fire department directly. Prospective candidates should watch the county openings page for firefighter/EMT and other posted roles.
How do I apply for a job with Eddy County Fire & Rescue?
Applications are submitted through Eddy County Human Resources. The department's Employment Opportunities page links to the county job-openings portal at eddy.hrmdirect.com, where firefighter/EMT and other roles are posted when available.
What kinds of positions does the department hire for?
The department's allocation includes sworn roles such as Firefighter/EMTs, Lieutenants, Captains, Battalion Chiefs, Division Chiefs, a Fire Inspector, and command staff, plus civilian roles like fire mechanics and administrative staff. Positions are allocated by the Board of County Commissioners.
Is this a career or volunteer department?
It is a combination organization that staffs operations with career firefighters, civilian personnel, and volunteers. Four of its 17 firehouses are career-staffed and the rest are run by volunteers.
Where are the department's stations located?
Coverage is split between North County (Artesia and Loco Hill area) and South County (Carlsbad, Loving, White City, and Malaga), across a total of 17 firehouses.
Who can I contact about employment?
Eddy County Human Resources handles employment, located at the Eddy County Administration Complex, 101 W Greene Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220, phone 575-887-9511, Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.