Firefighter EMT

The purpose of this position is to provide fire protection and suppression, hazmat, rescue services, and EMS services to people and animals, and serve the public in those capacities. The Firefighter-EMT responds to emergency and non-emergency situations and conducts patient care to include Advanced Life Support. They may be assigned to an ambulance or fire engine. They conduct technical functions related to fire protection and suppression of all fires, rescue, EMS, and Hazmat, including responding to emergency situations. They perform daily inspections of all equipment, apparatus and firehouses to insure mission readiness.

Duties and Responsibilities: Maintains and supports a positive, collaborative culture within the City organization as a whole, fully embracing the cultural and values statements espoused by the City. Responds to all fire/rescue (animal and people), hazmat or medical calls and emergencies, and provides care, direction or support as necessary in the particular area as dictated by his/her shift job. May be sole respondent in some cases, and may be required to coordinate volunteers or other agencies/departments at site; responds and mitigates non-emergency situations. Conducts basic maintenance on vehicles and equipment ensuring access via communications equipment and responsiveness/readiness of emergency vehicles; ensures all medical supplies are stocked and ready on the assigned vehicle. Conducts maintenance of fire facilities, including custodial duties such as cleaning, repairing and relates tasks. Attends and provides formal recruit training on fire department EMS issues, procedures, and programs for volunteer staff. May oversee EMS functions for the City, including responding to calls and assisting with developing and implementing procedures. Conducts all duties and responsibilities of an EMT, and may act as the Supervisor at the firehouse or on scenes. May attend administrative meeting and departmental representative as requested. Completes reports of emergency medical responses and patient care. Requests the purchase of medical supplies and equipment within department guidelines. Required to work 48 hour shifts at fire stations on a fire engine or an ambulance crew. Conducts patient care, identifies diagnostic signs and symptoms, may seek technical guidance of an emergency room physician prior to rendering treatment, and administers emergency care as determined necessary. Attends annual trainings to ensure all required certifications are current and maintained. Loss of required certifications may result in termination. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with citizens and co-workers. Answers telephone, responds to citizen questions, and provides information as necessary. Other duties and responsibilities as required.

Benefits: 401(a) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with mandatory employee participation after six months (4.5% employee contribution with 4.5% employer match). 457(b) Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan optional. Medical insurance 85% paid by City, 15% employee. Dental insurance 100% paid by City. Vision insurance 100% paid by City for employee only. Group term life insurance two times annual salary up to $200,000 maximum. Short-term and long-term disability plans. Vacation accrual: less than 5 years = 3.23 hours per 80 hours worked; 5-10 years = 4.62 hours; over 10 years = 6.46 hours (max 320 hours). Sick leave accrues at 3.70 hours per payroll (max 96 hours/year). Thirteen paid holidays. Employee Assistance Program (18 counseling sessions/year). Additional benefits include Teladoc, gym membership, wellness programs, Legal Shield, Aflac, paid leave for domestic abuse, bereavement, jury duty, voting, volunteering, and education reimbursement.

Requirements: High school diploma or GED plus specialized training equivalent to one year college coursework in fire suppression/EMS; six months firefighting or EMS experience; valid Colorado driver's license or obtainable within 30 days; CPAT certificate; Colorado State or National Registry EMT certification; AHA Basic Life Support certification; IFSAC/Pro-Board Firefighter I certification or higher; must obtain Firefighter II within one year; IFSAC/Pro-Board Hazmat Awareness/Operations certification or higher; must obtain Driver Operator certification within one year; must obtain NWCG S130/190 within one year; must obtain ICS IS100, 200, 700 within one year; ability to work 48-hour shifts; ability to lift 75 pounds occasionally and 25 pounds frequently; proficiency in English (non-English languages valued)

Salary: $77,118.08 Annually

Application Deadline: 2026-11-16