Paramedic

Are you looking for a change in pace, a career that makes a difference, and a place you can call home? The Grand Junction Fire Department is accepting applications for Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Paramedics.

As a Paramedic for our department, you will provide immediate response to emergency and non-emergency calls including minor injuries, sudden illness, and casualties arising from road accidents, criminal violence, fires, and other incidents.

What You'll Do as a Paramedic:
Provide emergency medical care and advanced life support at emergency and accident scenes which may include defibrillation, clearing airways, pulmonary ventilation, intubations, inserting IVs, splinting fractures, treating burns, emergency surgical procedures, performing CPR and administering medication; inform physicians of patient conditions. Assume responsibility for EMS scene in the absence of higher level staff. Prepare, submit and maintain reports on EMS activities, incidents, accidents and other related information. Perform station maintenance; identify deficiencies in equipment and quarters; correct deficiencies when possible or report to station officer. Operate, inspect, and maintain emergency response equipment and vehicles; perform minor repairs on equipment and vehicles or report deficiencies to proper staff for other disposition; monitor inventory, stock, and order necessary supplies. Obtain medical data including patient identification, medical history, type of accident or nature of illness, rescue measures preceding emergency care, care given at the scene and during transport and changes in diagnostic signs. Participate in drills, training exercises, classes, and activities including but not limited to those related to emergency medical service, fire and other related areas. Maintain skill levels, new equipment and procedure familiarization, and certifications which are relevant and/or required for assigned responsibilities. Participate in public relations, safety education activities, school education programs, group activities, courtesy walk-through visits, and phone inquiries. Perform at the Awareness level at hazardous materials incidents. Maintain required certifications and participate in ongoing training related to EMS. Safely operate emergency vehicles in accordance with department policies and traffic regulations. Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.

This position is a safety sensitive position, which means you will be subject to random drug screens due to the nature of the work performed.

Requirements: Valid National Registry EMT Paramedic and State of Colorado EMT-P certificate upon hire, Valid Advanced Cardiac Life Support certificate, Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Pediatric Education for Prehospital Providers certificate, Valid Colorado driver's license, Ability to distinguish red and green, Successful completion of candidate level 1582 physical, High school diploma or equivalent, 18 years of age at time of hire, National Incident Management System 100, 200, 700, 800 certification (obtain if needed), Hazardous Materials Awareness certificate (obtain if needed), Valid Driver Operator certificate (obtain if needed)

Salary: Paramedic: $23.00 - 25.89 Hourly

Application Deadline: 2026-11-16