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Rio Rancho Fire Rescue
Rio Rancho, NM · Sandoval County
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Department careers page ↗Rio Rancho Fire Rescue (RRFR) traces its roots to a volunteer operation that predates the city's 1981 incorporation. For years the department operated under a combined Department of Public Safety model with cross-trained personnel, until a 2007 City ordinance separated the agency into the standalone Rio Rancho Police Department and Rio Rancho Fire Rescue. Today RRFR runs six staffed stations across the city, with a seventh planned as Rio Rancho continues to grow.
The department's roughly 146 personnel handle fire suppression, medical and trauma response, and technical rescue for one of New Mexico's fastest-growing cities. RRFR anticipates call volume climbing about 5% a year and uses statistical analysis of service demand to plan where future stations will go, alongside internal succession planning to develop the next generation of department leaders.
MissionProtecting Your Family.
Rio Rancho Fire Rescue hires through the City of Rio Rancho's civil-service process, with entry-level candidates progressing through a written/video assessment, physical testing, interviews, and a background and medical review before academy selection by the Fire Chief. Firefighter applications are managed through Public Safety Answers, while job postings are also listed on the city's GovernmentJobs careers portal.
Requirements
- At least 18 years old
- High school diploma or GED
- Lateral applicants must hold IFSAC Firefighter II certification or equivalent
Hiring process
- Written cognitive/behavioral assessment plus video interview (via Public Safety Answers)
- Aerial ladder climb: 75 feet at a 65-degree angle
- Physical agility Combat Challenge: timed stair climb with hose, hose raise, sled strike, charged line advance, and dummy drag
- Oral board interview
- Background investigation covering employment, criminal, credit, and driving history
- Medical and fitness evaluation for top candidates
- Final selection by the Fire Chief for fire academy attendance
How do I become a firefighter with Rio Rancho Fire Rescue?
Applicants must be at least 18 with a high school diploma or GED, then complete Rio Rancho Fire Rescue's hiring process: a written and video assessment through Public Safety Answers, an aerial ladder climb, a physical agility Combat Challenge, an oral board interview, a background investigation, and a medical evaluation before the Fire Chief selects candidates for the academy.
Does Rio Rancho Fire Rescue accept lateral transfers?
Yes. Lateral applicants need IFSAC Firefighter II certification or an equivalent credential to apply.
Where do I apply for Rio Rancho Fire Rescue jobs?
Applications are handled through Public Safety Answers (publicsafetyanswers.com/firedepartmentapplications), and openings are also posted on the City of Rio Rancho's GovernmentJobs careers page.
How many fire stations does Rio Rancho Fire Rescue operate?
RRFR currently staffs six fire stations throughout Rio Rancho, with a seventh station planned as the city continues to grow.