Las Cruces Fire accepting applications for fire cadets

EL PASO, Texas ( KTSM ) – The Las Cruces Fire Department (LCFD) is now accepting applications for its next training academy that is set to begin February 24, 2025, the department announced in a news release.

Applications are being accepted through Oct. 20.

If enough qualified applicants are received, LCFD said the pool of candidates may be used to fill a second Fire Academy that’s tentatively set to begin in July 2025.

LCFD said each 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, according to LCFD.

LCFD said 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 here .

The salary for full-time fire cadets is equivalent to $45,136 annually while in the academy, according to LCFD.

Graduates of the 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, according to LCFD.

For further information, contact the Las Cruces Fire Academy at (575) 528-4250 or email fd-hiring@lascruces.gov.

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