City of Nogales — Nogales, AZ
PARAMEDIC/FIREFIGHTER
Compensation
$44,206 /yr
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May 30, 2023 · Open until filled
Listing verified 14 days ago
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The brief
City of Nogales in Nogales, Arizona is hiring for PARAMEDIC/FIREFIGHTER. The posted pay is $44,206 a year. The posting stays open until the position is filled. Stated requirements: Paramedic certification (at application); Firefighter I/II (at application); Hazmat certification (at application); Driver's license (at application); CPAT (physical ability test) (required); and more.
About City of Nogales
City of Nogales is a career department with 2 stations, serving about 100,000 people.
An all-hazards municipal department on the Arizona-Mexico border, running two stations, its own ambulance service, and specialty teams for hazmat, wildland, rope, and swiftwater rescue in a busy port-of-entry community.
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Summary by Driftsmoke from the official bulletin and department records; the full posting follows below.
Requirements at a glance
| Paramedic certification | At application |
| Firefighter I/II | At application |
| Hazmat certification | At application |
| Driver's license | At application |
| CPAT (physical ability test) | Required |
| Written exam | Required |
| High school / GED | Required |
Responsibilities: Under general supervision and direction from the Fire Chief, Fire Captain, Engineer or designee. May act as Fire Captain or Fire Engineer in the absence of the Fire Captain or Fire Engineer, Responds to fire emergencies, including structural, wildland, dumpster, motor vehicle and hazardous materials, Responds to medical emergencies, including injuries, accidents, falls and medical conditions; performs welfare checks, Performs hose testing, water hydrant testing and maintenance, May operate fire vehicles and equipment, Responds to emergency medical calls; performs patient assessment; administers medical treatment and life support; loads and transports patients to the hospital; completes required reports and documentation; directs and delegates tasks to emergency medical technicians with patients, May operate fire vehicles and equipment.
Education and Certifications Required: High School Diploma OR equivalent, Valid Arizona State Driver’s License, State of AZ Firefighter I & II Certification, Hazardous Materials First Responder operations Certification, State of AZ EMCT-Paramedic certification, CPR, ACLS, and PALS certification, ICS- 100, 200, 700 Certification, Wildland Firefighter Certification.
Preferred Qualifications: Spanish Language Fluency, Associates Degree in Fire Science, Public or Business Administration or related field.
Salary/Classification: Full-Time Position; FLSA Non-Exempt; Starting Salary $44,206.73, plus benefits as outlined in the Personnel Manual
Close Date: Interested and qualified candidates must submit a completed City of Nogales application, resume, current Firefighter exam and PAT results to Ana G De La Ossa with the Human Resources Department. This position is open until filled.
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