{"id":2460,"date":"2019-10-22T17:41:38","date_gmt":"2019-10-22T17:41:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/?p=2460"},"modified":"2019-12-26T18:57:43","modified_gmt":"2019-12-26T18:57:43","slug":"how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-new-mexico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-new-mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Become A Firefighter In New Mexico"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>How to become a firefighter in New Mexico is a question I\u2019m regularly asked by aspiring firefighters in the southwest.&nbsp; The state of New Mexico is unlike any other in the US with its dramatic landscape and deep cultural ties to its Hispanic roots. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are times when you can travel through the state and may\nthink that you\u2019re in Mexico or Spain because of the architecture and culture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite these differences, there are many of the same\nrequirements to <a href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/can-i-become-a-firefighter\/\">become a firefighter<\/a> as you will find in other states. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-660a93b59328b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-660a93b59328b\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-new-mexico\/#How_to_Become_a_Firefighter_in_New_Mexico\" title=\"How to Become a\nFirefighter in New Mexico\">How to Become a\nFirefighter in New Mexico<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-new-mexico\/#Firefighting_in_New_Mexico\" title=\"Firefighting in New\nMexico\">Firefighting in New\nMexico<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-new-mexico\/#Fire_Academies_in_New_Mexico\" title=\"Fire Academies in New\nMexico\">Fire Academies in New\nMexico<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-new-mexico\/#Major_Fire_Departments_in_New_Mexico\" title=\"Major Fire Departments in New Mexico\">Major Fire Departments in New Mexico<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-new-mexico\/#Job_Prospects_for_Firefighters_in_New_Mexico\" title=\"Job Prospects for\nFirefighters in New Mexico\">Job Prospects for\nFirefighters in New Mexico<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Become_a_Firefighter_in_New_Mexico\"><\/span><strong>How to Become a\nFirefighter in New Mexico<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>18 years\nold<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Valid\nstate driver\u2019s license<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>High\nschool education<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Resident\nin the jurisdiction<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Physically\nfit<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally speaking, smaller departments as well as volunteer\ndepartments will require little more than these basic qualifications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Career positions may be subject to tougher requirements\nfurther along the hiring and screening processes. Check with your chosen\ndepartment to see what you need to do to meet their own standards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below I will talk more about these departments and the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"fire academies (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/find-fire-academy\/\" target=\"_blank\">fire academies<\/a> in New Mexico. I also want to discuss some other tips about language skills and specialist disciplines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One quirk that I want to point out with the requirements for\nAlbuquerque is that all applicants under 25 must be registered for selective\nservice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you didn\u2019t know, Selective Service is mandatory anyway\nfor those between 18 and 25. So, this shouldn\u2019t be an issue. It is just\ninteresting that Albuquerque chooses to point this out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps they feel that it is a sign of good character if you\ncan prove you are willing to serve the nation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Firefighting_in_New_Mexico\"><\/span><strong>Firefighting in New\nMexico<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bi-lingual firefighters are in demand in New Mexico due to\nthe demographics and primary languages spoken in the states. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Statistics from the 2010 census show that as many as 994,000\nHispanic residents are living here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That actually equates to 48% of the state\u2019s population. It\nis recommended that those that can\u2019t already speak and communicate in Spanish\ntake classes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These classes could prove to be essential when helping out\ncommunities that mostly speak Spanish. A few simple phrases can help you\nexplain situations, calm citizens and get them out of danger with greater ease.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other side of the coin, there are sure to be many\nSpanish-speaking citizens from different minority groups that would love to\njoin the fire service but aren\u2019t sure if they\u2019ll be able to. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, New Mexico embraces those with Spanish as a first\nlanguage. Below, while talking about some of the different training academies\nin the state, I will highlight some of these opportunities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wildfires in New Mexico. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New Mexico is arid, hot and prone to wildfire as the\ngrasslands become dry. One spark in the wrong place can cause chaos. There are\ntwo approaches to tackling wildfire in the state and new firefighters need to\nbe able to handle both. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first is education. A community-minded, friendly crew\nmember can pass on vital knowledge to the public to prevent careless accidents.\nFewer tossed cigarettes and careless summer fires mean fewer threats. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other is to train in wildland management to handle fires\nas they occur. The right strategies can <a href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/does-fire-smoke-keep-mosquitoes-away\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">keep fires away<\/a> from people and\nproperty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fire_Academies_in_New_Mexico\"><\/span><strong>Fire Academies in New\nMexico<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in training to become a New Mexico firefighter,\nthere are several academies across the state. There are many community colleges\nthat will offer certificates or associate degrees to help new applicants get their\nstart in the fire service. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many departments will also have their own training divisions\nwhere volunteers can improve their knowledge and skills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Albuquerque: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Central New Mexico Community College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/catalog.cnm.edu\/preview_entity.php?catoid=12&amp;ent_oid=1336&amp;returnto=840\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Central New Mexico Community College<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Roswell: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roswell.enmu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Los Alamos: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/losalamos.unm.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Las Vegas: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Luna Community College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.luna.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Luna Community College<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Farmington: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"San Juan College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sanjuancollege.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>San Juan College<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Espanola: <\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Northern New Mexico College (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/nnmc.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Northern New Mexico College<\/strong><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The University campus in Roswell is home to a Fire Science\ncourse where students can earn an associate degree in applied arts and\nsciences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The course is open to people that are already a part of the\nfire service and want to improve their skills and knowledge. The faculty here\noffers courses in three areas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Emergency Medical Service courses will improve an individual\u2019s\nknowledge of life-threatening emergencies and help them deal with casualties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Structural Firefighting looks at dealing with buildings and other\nlarge structures that may be at risk in a large fire. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then there is the wild land training for wildfire control. Successful students can transfer credits into a Bachelor\u2019s degree if they wish. You can learn more <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roswell.enmu.edu\/fire-science\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Albuquerque Fire Academy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This academy is an impressive facility with a lot to offer.\nThere are training programs available here for students and firefighters at\ndifferent levels in their career. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cadets can come here to take part in a dedicated training course that prepares them for the exams for <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Firefighter 1 and Firefighter 2 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/the-difference-between-firefighter-1-and-2\/\" target=\"_blank\">Firefighter 1 and Firefighter 2<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The term \u201ccadet\u201d gives a good indication of the intensity\nand style of this 20-week course. Another benefit of this department is the\nParamedic School. There are few like it in the US so Albuquerque firefighters should\ntake advantage of it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This 11-month course teaches essential medical skills for first responders. You can find out more about the facility and options <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cabq.gov\/fire\/become-a-firefighter\/albuquerque-fire-academy\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As I mentioned above, Spanish-speaking firefighters have\nsome interesting options here. The first I want to highlight in the Learning\nNetwork provided by the Forest Service. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here teams from across departments and also international\nteams can train with the best equipment in their first language. Past courses\nhave occurred in the Santa Fe National Forest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main aim here is building knowledge about forest fires\nand wildland management. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then there is Everett Fire Department and their emergency\npreparedness lessons. Here they provide an eight-week program about emergencies\nin the community to help their staff connect with people in their jurisdiction.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This has expanded to include Spanish language classes. This\nsmall change opens the course up to more people for a more inclusive\nexperience. As a result, the community can benefit further. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Fire_Departments_in_New_Mexico\"><\/span><strong>Major Fire Departments in New Mexico<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following is a list of major fire departments in New Mexico.&nbsp; While it isn\u2019t comprehensive it\u2019s a great place to start if you\u2019re interested in learning more about how to become a firefighter in New Mexico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Become an Albuquerque,\nNM Firefighter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>18 years old<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>driver&#8217;s license<\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"CPAT test (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/training-for-cpat\/\" target=\"_blank\">CPAT test<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong>EMT certificate <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>High school grad with 15 college credit hours<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Men under 25 registered for selective service<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We have to talk about Albuquerque when talking about New\nMexico as this is the biggest city, and therefore, has a lot of potential\ndangers that firefighters will come up against. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone working here needs to be prepared for the fact that\nthis Class 1 rated department was actually the 30th busiest in the US in 2018. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recruits need to commit to their studies to be able to\nhandle the calls for fire suppression, medical emergencies and other major\nincidents. There is also a lot of ground to cover in this jurisdiction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 189 square miles with the greater metropolitan area having an estimated population of around 909,900. That is why they need 22 fire stations, and the minimum requirements here are straightforward.&nbsp; Find out more <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cabq.gov\/fire\/become-a-firefighter\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Become a Laguna,\nNM Firefighter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>18 years old<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Valid state driver\u2019s license<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>High school education<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Resident in the jurisdiction<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Physically fit<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Laguna is not a large department but it is a busy one. There\nare just 27 career firefighters here to cover their part of Cibola County. This\nis an area of interest because of the growth of the area and increased funding.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The stations have slowly seen more equipment and more chances to help residents. Each team member has their <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"EMT certification (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/emt-training-near-me\/\" target=\"_blank\">EMT certification<\/a>, and this is essential because over 90% of calls here are medical. There are also plenty of calls about fires and vehicle accidents on the local Interstate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, it is essential that crew members here also have training in vehicle extraction and hazardous materials. You can learn more about the department <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lagunapueblo-nsn.gov\/Fire_EMS.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Job_Prospects_for_Firefighters_in_New_Mexico\"><\/span><strong>Job Prospects for\nFirefighters in New Mexico<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The employment rates in New Mexico are fair to average.\nThere were 2,400 employed in the state as of 2018 with a ratio of 2.95 per 1000\njobs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>At the time, the\nannual mean wage for firefighters in New Mexica was $36,590. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is interesting as it may highlight a large pay gap\nbetween different areas. In Albuquerque, they currently offer $56,851.07.\nAnother perk here is their incentive program. This includes Bilingual Skill Pay\nof an extra $20.00 per month, Wildland Incentive Pay of $32.50 and even an\nAcademic Reimbursement Plan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another pay gap issue is the difference between New Mexico\nand neighboring states. Texas crews got $52,520 in the same period, Arizona\noffered $45, 150 and Colorado crews got nearly double at $61,160. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/current\/oes332011.htm#st\">https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/current\/oes332011.htm#st<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in learning how to become a firefighter\nin New Mexico, there are opportunities for anyone that fits into the right age\nrange with the right skillset and character. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The range of training options pay incentives and bilingual\ncourses help too. Find a training academy that suits your needs and locations,\nbrush up on your Spanish and get to know the roles in your local department. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you put in the hard work, you should find that you have a\nlong and fulfilling career in firefighting. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to become a firefighter in New Mexico is a question I\u2019m regularly asked by aspiring firefighters &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"How To Become A Firefighter In New Mexico\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/firefighternow.com\/how-to-become-a-firefighter-in-new-mexico\/#more-2460\" aria-label=\"Read more about How To Become A Firefighter In New Mexico\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2462,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8,15],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How To Become A Firefighter In New Mexico | FireFighterNow<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"How to become a firefighter in New Mexico is a question I\u2019m regularly asked by aspiring firefighters in the southwest.&nbsp; 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