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Santa Fe County

Firefighter Cadet

Santa Fe, NM · On-site

$61K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

Travel is required. The work schedule during the Fire Academy is forty (40) hours per week, unless ... Firefighter II. Selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D Driver ...

West Bloomfield, Charter Twp.

MI · On-site

... traveling to fire scene or requested service area. - Calls for emergency medical assistance as ... The position of Firefighter shall be filled pursuant to Township Ordinance. The salary will be as ...

Santa Fe County

Firefighter Cadet

Santa Fe, NM

$61K/yr

Travel is required. The work schedule during the Fire Academy is forty (40) hours per week, unless ... Firefighter II. Selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D Driver ...

County of San Juan (NM)

Firefighter FLSA

Aztec, NM

$18.56/hr

The firefighter will exercise independent judgment and initiative; maintain work and skill ... Position frequently requires travel. Work schedule for this position may include working on ...

Vallen

Firefighter II

Nederland, TX · On-site

Firefighters will inspect, test, provide maintenance and repairs to Life Safety Equipment to ... May have travel requirements with limited advance notice. * Occasionally requires long and varied ...

City of Enterprise, AL

Firefighter - Certified

Enterprise, AL · On-site

$15.33 - $24.59/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Performs firefighting and life rescue duties, including responding to various emergencies ... Must be available and willing to travel to such locations and with such frequency as the City ...

MNL

Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1)

Otsego, MN · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

This is an on-call position requiring the ability to travel for extended wildfire assignments ... Inspect, maintain, and prepare firefighting equipment, tools, trailers, and support vehicles for ...

Vallen

Firefighter I

TX · On-site

Firefighters will inspect, test, provide maintenance and repairs to Life Safety Equipment to ... May have travel requirements with limited advance notice. * Occasionally requires long and varied ...

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How much do traveling firefighter jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for traveling firefighter in the United States is $59,606.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,500.00 and $69,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a traveling firefighter?

A Traveling Firefighter is a firefighter who moves between different locations to provide firefighting and emergency response support where needed. These professionals may work in areas experiencing wildfires, natural disasters, or staffing shortages. They often work on temporary contracts or deployments, requiring flexibility and adaptability. Their duties include firefighting, search and rescue, medical aid, and equipment maintenance. This role is ideal for those who enjoy travel and dynamic work environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a traveling firefighter?

To thrive as a Traveling Firefighter, you need advanced firefighting knowledge, physical fitness, and experience responding to diverse emergency scenarios, often demonstrated by completion of firefighter training programs and state or national certification (such as NFPA or IFSAC). Proficiency with specialized firefighting equipment, hazardous materials handling, and incident reporting systems is essential. Strong adaptability, teamwork, and effective communication are vital soft skills for navigating new locations and building quick rapport with local crews. These abilities ensure you can work safely and efficiently in varied environments, delivering critical emergency response wherever you are deployed.

What does the typical schedule and travel structure look like for a traveling firefighter?

As a Traveling Firefighter, your assignments may vary in length and location, often responding to seasonal wildfires, natural disasters, or short-term coverage needs across regions. You might work extended shifts during emergencies or be deployed for several weeks at a time, depending on the incident and agency requirements. Teams are usually composed of firefighters from diverse backgrounds, requiring quick adaptation and strong collaborative skills. This dynamic structure offers the chance to gain a wide range of experience, but also demands flexibility and readiness to work in varied and sometimes challenging environments.

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Infographic showing various Traveling Firefighter job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 70% Full Time, 26% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $59,606 per year, or $28.7 per hour.

Firefighter Cadet

Santa Fe County

Santa Fe, NM • On-site

$61K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Salary : $61,172.80 Annually
Location : Santa Fe, NM
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202600307
Department: Fire
Opening Date: 08/01/2026
Closing Date: 10/20/2026 5:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NON-UNION
Department Contact Information: Danielle Tennyson, 505-986-2429
Union Eligibility: Position is Union eligible after completion of one (1) year probationary period.
Budget Amount: $29.41
Primary Purpose
The Cadet will be trained, educated, instructed and evaluated while in a Fire Academy conducted by the Santa Fe County Fire Department to serve and protect the people of Santa Fe County as an entry level firefighter and EMT-Basic.
Please note: EMT-B and EMT-I applications are also being accepted as part of this recruitment.
Essential Job Functions
  • Under immediate supervision, while in a training capacity, the firefighter cadet will begin to develop qualifications for the position of Firefighter/EMT. The firefighter cadet receives instruction, training and education during both a rigorous class schedule conducted primarily in a Fire Academy structure and during in-the-field apparatus or station assignments.
  • The Santa Fe County Fire Department Fire Academy instructors will introduce the Cadet to fire department policies, procedures, standard operation guidelines in fire suppression, hazardous materials handling, rescue techniques, emergency medical technician-basic, safety procedures, community relations, operation and maintenance of firefighting equipment, apparatus and physical fitness.
  • The Cadet will be required to satisfactorily perform all training, instruction, education and skills mandated for Fire Academy graduation. The Cadet may be required to perform administrative duties and/or other duties as assigned.
  • The Cadet is required to attend an intense Fire Training Academy and become certified as a Firefighter II.
  • Must pass an annual physical agility/capacity test and physical fitness/physical capacity testing conducted throughout the Fire Academy.

Knowledge/ Skills:
  • Must be able to think and act quickly, communicate effectively verbally and in writing; must be capable of completing basic mathematical analysis, using a variety of fire suppression, medical equipment, and special protective gear under stressful emergency conditions; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public.
  • The Cadet must have the ability to read, write and communicate well while interacting in a professional manner with Fire Administration, Academy Staff, Field Staff (both volunteer & paid) and other Cadets under routine and non-routine yet intense conditions and situations designed to prepare the Cadet for a career in the fire department.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D.
  • Must be 18 years of age at the start of the academy.

Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:
Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, in varied and sometimes extreme conditions. Work schedule shall include 8, 10, 12 or 24 hour variations within a given day and may be called back to work under emergency situations. Travel is required. The work schedule during the Fire Academy is forty (40) hours per week, unless there is an emergency situation. Arduous physical exertion is required under unusual situations. Annual physical capacity testing is required to determine fitness for duty. The Cadet must be able to lift 50 lbs. drag 185 lbs. for 75 feet and pass subsequent annual physical capacity tests administered by the fire department. Manual and finger dexterity is required. May be subject to exposure to heat, heights, smoke, cuts, bruises, scrapes, burns, broken bones, insect and or animal bites, germs, bacteria, viruses, environmental allergens, gases, fumes, contagious diseases, mental anguish under emergency conditions, Cathode Ray Tubes, and Visual Display Terminals. The Cadet may be subject to life-threatening situations under very intense and extreme conditions.
Conditions of Employment:
Selected candidate must submit to and pass a County paid pre-employment physical to include all regulations under DOT and OSHA Certifications, drug/alcohol screening, and a psychological profile exam. Additionally, selected candidate must submit to and pass a County paid criminal background screening. Selected candidate must possess an EMT Basic License from the State of New Mexico upon completion of the Santa Fe County Fire Department Fire Academy and maintain licensure, failure to do so will result in termination of employment. Selected candidate must successfully complete the Santa Fe County Fire Department Fire Academy, including but not limited to, certification as Firefighter II. Selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D Driver's License. Upon completion of the Santa Fe County Fire Department Fire Academy, selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class E Driver's License. Incumbent shall be appointed to drive County vehicles during the performance of his/her duties. Must submit to random drug testing.
Santa Fe County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Santa Fe County to ensure equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, age, physical or mental handicap, sex, national origin, ancestry, religion, serious medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or political affiliation.
Santa Fe County is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time and part-time employees who work 20 hours per week. You will receive plan booklets, which give you more detailed information about each of these programs.
BENEFITS OFFERED
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Gym Membership
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Do you have a High School diploma or GED?
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  • No

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Do you have a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No

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Will you be at least 18 years of age at time of hire?
  • Yes
  • No

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