FULL-TIME FIREFIGHTER/EMT & FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC

The application period has closed for both entry level and lateral Full-Time Firefighter/EMT and Firefighter/Paramedic. See the job announcement for full details and the process timeline. 

The 2026 Skill Based Pay scale can be found here.

We do not have any availability for ride-alongs at this time.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FIREFIGHTER/EMT:

• Firefighter I Certification – State of Colorado or ProBoard/IFSAC accredited;
• Hazardous Materials Operations Certification – State of Colorado or ProBoard/IFSAC accredited;
• EMT-B Certification – State of Colorado or National Registry;
• Notice stating you have passed a physical agility test (CPAT or physical from current department);
• High school diploma or GED;
• Valid Driver’s License and insurable by the District’s Liability carrier;
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language;
• Ability to maintain physical fitness standards required of firefighters;
• Ability to work within hostile environments common to firefighting, emergency medical response, rescues, hazardous materials incidents, and natural and man-made disasters;
• Must be legally able to work in the United States

ADDITIONAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC:

• Paramedic Certification – State of Colorado or National Registry; 
• Current AHA ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification or equivalent;
• Current AHA PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification or equivalent

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 21 years of age;

• Three-years full-time firefighter experience;
• Firefighter II Certification – State of Colorado or ProBoard/IFSAC accredited