Career guide · New Mexico
How to Become a Female Firefighter in New Mexico
11 active openings· pay $46k–$95k/yr· ~250-day hiring timeline
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See exactly where you stand against CPAT standards before you apply. Built for women, scored against real numbers.
Get your free Firefighter readiness assessmentNew Mexico Firefighter requirements
The core documents and certifications most New Mexico departments expect from firefighter candidates:
- ✓Valid driver's license
- ✓Birth certificate or passport
- ✓High school diploma / GED
- ✓EMT-Basic certification
- ✓CPR / BLS certification
- ✓CPAT completion certificate
- ✓Firefighter I certification
- ✓Firefighter II certification
- ✓Physical exam clearance letter
- ✓Background check authorization
CPAT fitness standards
Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) benchmarks. Women pass these at high rates when they train to them specifically — here are the minimum and target numbers:
| Event | Minimum | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Push-Ups | 25 reps | 40 reps |
| Pull-Ups | 3 reps | 8 reps |
| Sit-Ups (1 min) | 25 reps | 40 reps |
| 1.5-Mile Run | 15:30 | 13:00 |
| Stair Climb (Step Mill Hold) | 200 sec | 170 sec |
| Victim Drag (165 lbs, 35 ft) | 35 sec | 25 sec |
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The New Mexico hiring process
Insight from tracked New Mexico departments like Albuquerque Fire Rescue.
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Where New Mexico candidates fall short
4 common failure points and 4 insider tips for New Mexico departments are inside the app. Unlock the full hiring intel →
Open firefighter jobs in New Mexico
11 live openings, updated weekly from official agency boards.
Wildland Firefighter (Aviation (Assistant Air Tanker Base Manager) - Direct Hire Authority
Department of the Interior · Roswell, New Mexico, NM
Wildland Firefighter (Helitack) - Direct Hire Authority
Department of the Interior · Albuquerque, New Mexico, NM
FIREFIGHTER (HAZARDOUS MATERIALS OPERATIONS)
Department of the Air Force · Kirtland AFB, New Mexico, NM
Firefighter/EMT
City of Belen · Belen, NM
Wildland Firefighter - Hotshot
Department of the Interior · Zuni, New Mexico, NM
Wildland Firefighter - Engine
Department of the Interior · Mescalero, New Mexico, NM
Fleet Technician III
Fleet · 700 N. Main St., NM
Deputy Fire Marshal
Los Alamos National Laboratory · Los Alamos, NM
Seasonal Wildland Firefighter
City of Farmington · Farmington, NM
Wildland Firefighter (Aviation) (Airtanker Base Manager) - Direct Hire Authority
Department of the Interior · Roswell, New Mexico, NM
Fire Protection Engineer 3/4
Los Alamos National Laboratory · Los Alamos, NM
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