STARTING PAY
Albuquerque Fire Rescue offers one of the most robust, comprehensive pay, benefits and retirement packages in the entire fire service! We want the best, and with the support of a strong labor union we have built tremendous value and practicality into the benefits afforded to every one of our members.
| Position | Rate |
|---|---|
| CADET – FF 3C (19 week training academy) Non-Paramedic | $21.30/hr (40hr/wk) |
| CADET – FF 3C (19 week training academy) Paramedic | $23.28/hr (40hr/wk) |
| PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHTER – FF 2C (First year post cadet training) EMT-Basic/I | $49,040 yr |
| PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHTER – FF 2C (First year post cadet training) Paramedic | $52,107 yr |
| FIREFIGHTER – FF 1C – EMT-Basic/I | $67,762 yr |
| FIREFIGHTER – FF 1C – Paramedic | $77,488 yr |
Need more Incentive?
- Paramedic Assignment Pay Incentive ~ 9.5% pay increase upon assignment to an ALS unit or position with an additional 3.5% pay increase when assigned to a transport capable ALS unit
- Wildland Pay Incentive ~ $32.50 per month
- Bilingual Skill Pay ~ $20.00 per month
- Academic Reimbursement Plan ~ Receive up to $1,800 per year towards your college tuition!
- Academic Incentive Pay ~ For every college credit earned we'll pay you $1 per month! (60 credit hours=$60 a month)
- *Incentives are available after successful completion of probationary year*
- Interested in becoming a paramedic? Albuquerque Fire Rescue offers two options for paramedic school to eligible AFR employees.
University of New Mexico – 10 month accelerated program sponsored by the University of New Mexico. 40 hour work week. We pay you to become a licensed paramedic!
Central New Mexico Community College – 15 month, 5 term in-person program, with a hybrid option. Full time course, 40 hours per week. Awarded AAS degree upon successful completion. We pay you to become a licensed paramedic!
