Career Opportunities

LCFD Accepting Applications for Fire Cadets

The Las Cruces Fire Department is now accepting applications for its next training academy that’s set to begin in February 2025.

The fire academy will begin Feb. 24, 2025. If enough qualified applicants are received, the pool of candidates may be used to fill a second fire academy that’s tentatively set to begin in July 2025. Each fire academy could have as many as 20 Fire Cadets in each class.

Applicants are required to submit an application electronically through the City’s website. Successful applicants are also required to pass a written examination, an acrophobia test, background investigation, medical examination and physical ability test.

Fire Cadets learn fire suppression techniques, emergency medical services, hazardous material response and vehicle extrication techniques amongst other critical lessons required to be a successful firefighter.

A more complete list of qualifications, duties and responsibilities is available on the job announcement for Fire Cadet on the City’s website. Salary for full-time Fire Cadets is equivalent to $46,136 annually while in the academy.

Graduates of LCFD’s fire academy progress to full-time, regular position firefighters at one of eight Las Cruces fire stations. Construction on the City’s ninth fire station is set to begin in September.

Applications are being accepted through Oct. 20, 2024.

For further information, contact the Las Cruces Fire Academy at (575) 528-4250 or email [email protected].

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Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. Age 18 by the start of the Fire Academy. Must maintain a level of physical fitness to meet department standards.
• Valid drivers license required. Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.
• LCFD will provide EMT-Basic course as a portion of the current Academy hiring.
• Prior to the start of the academy and as part of the selection process, candidates must pass:
  • Acrophobia Test
  • Assessment board
  • Background investigation (to include a polygraph test
  • Medical examination upon offer of position (includes drug screening)
  • Physical Ability Test (PAT)
    
  • Written exam (has no study guide)

If you meet these qualifications, please fill out an application as instructed.

Application Process

Apply now on the Job Interest Card.  Verify that your email address is correct before submitting. You will receive a confirmation email once your application is received. Please be sure to check your spam folders and add the City of Las Cruces as an approved sender for all email correspondence.