McKINLEY
RECRUITMENT PAGE
OUR NEEDS AND BACKGROUND:
SPECIAL AREAS:
Members are needed in Thoreau, Whitecliffs, Tse ya toh, Navajo Estates, Whispering
Cedars, especially Thoreau as Thoreau provides the ambulance service for the
whole east end of
WHAT WE PROVIDE TO YOU:
After a probation period, all pertinent training is paid for, and advanced
training is very strongly encouraged. Your course fees, books and all
other training fees are paid for in full. Mileage is also reimbursed to
you at the rate of $0.32 cents a mile. Per Diem is also paid at the state
approved and out-of-State
travel is provided as necessary. All operational equipment is provided to
you without cost to include Fire Turnout Gear, communication equipment and
other equipment as deemed necessary. You will also be offered
immunization for Hepatitis B and other illnesses as required under OSHA guidelines.
You will also be eligible for advancement within your
respective departments through recognition and promotions as you advance in
knowledge and skill. You will receive $5.00 per call up to $500 per year
and you will also be eligible to receive a retirement
after 10 years of service and a larger retirement after 20 years. You are
also covered under the Volunteer Firefighter Insurance Service (VFIS), the
State of N.M. and the U.S. Justice Department for any losses of personnel items,
limb or life incurred in the line of duty.
WHAT YOU GIVE:
You will be expected to give a nominal amount of your time to the
department during your volunteer service, although you might find that you may
give much more because of your dedication and pride. You will be expected to
participate in "mandatory" functions as you can; good "excuses" are usually
accepted. More then anything else, you will be helping your family, friends and
community and believe me I know this well; I have taken care of my own family
before on an ambulance. Remember this, if no one volunteers; no one is helped,
including you, your family and friends.
REQUIREMENTS:
Any breathing individual is eligible to become a volunteer. Not
only do we need people to fight fire and perform rescue/EMS but clerical and
office work, etc. Anyone and Everyone are eligible.
CONTRACT OPPORTUNITIES: Thoreau Ambulance also provides an additional compensation program
developed for the contract volunteers that provide ambulance service at the rate
of $70 for 11-13 hours and $140 for a 24 hour shift for EMT Basics; $80 per
11-13 hour shift for Intermediates and $160 for a 24 hour shift. A NEW
ADDITION Contract Paramedics are contracted at $100 per 11-13 hour shifts and
$200 per 24-28 hour shifts. This program supplements the Career program at
Thoreau Ambulance and the Thoreau Fire District. Those persons with a fire
background and have PPE for firefighting are expected to participate in actual
and training firefighting activities.
To contract for this program you must be an licensed EMT
AT THE LEVEL YOUR CONTRACTING AT; possess a class-D or better drivers license, have a clean
driving record, have defensive driving/Emergency Vehicle Operators Course and
pass a background check. The EVOC requirement will be provided if
necessary. Contact
Winona Cometsevah at
Thoreau
All Insurance
is covered by McKinley County while you are on official McKinley County Duty.
YOU CAN MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
BECOME A MCKINLEY
AND
CALL YOUR LOCAL DISTRICT OR:
Hilda
Bowman, Director
at
505-863-3839
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Written by Ken Hoffman