Paramedic Firefighter

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.

Responds to emergency and non-emergency situations and conducts patient care to include Advanced Life Support. May be assigned to an ambulance or fire engine. Conducts technical functions related to fire protection and suppression of all fires, rescue, EMS, and Hazmat, including responding to emergency situations. Performs daily inspections of all equipment, apparatus and firehouses to insure mission readiness.

Maintains and supports a positive, collaborative culture within the City organization as a whole. Responds to all fire/rescue (animal and people), hazmat or medical calls and emergencies and provides care, direction or support as necessary; may be the sole respondent in some cases and may be required to coordinate volunteers or other agencies/departments at sites; responds and mitigates non-emergency situations. Conducts basic maintenance on vehicles and equipment ensuring access via communications equipment and responsive/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 related tasks. Assists in fire prevention activities, including performing facility inspections, providing educational materials or programs for citizens, businesses, schools, day care facilities and organized groups. Attends and provides formal recruit training on fire department 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 the duties of and responsibilities of a Firefighter and a Paramedic, and may act as the Supervisor at the firehouse or on scenes. Required to work 48-hour shifts at fire stations on station duty or on 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. Completes reports of emergency medical responses and patient care.

Benefits include 401(a) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan (mandatory 4.5% employee contribution with 4.5% employer match after 6 months), optional 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan, medical insurance (85% paid by City), dental insurance (100% paid by City), vision insurance (100% paid by City for employee only), life insurance (2x annual salary up to $200,000), short-term and long-term disability, vacation accrual (3.23-6.46 hours per 80 hours worked depending on tenure), sick leave (3.70 hours per payroll), 13 paid holidays annually, and Employee Assistance Program with 18 counseling sessions per year.

Requirements: High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one (1) year of college in fire suppression, emergency medical services or closely related field. Minimum one (1) year of experience in firefighting, as a paramedic, or closely related experience preferred. Valid Colorado driver's license. Colorado State or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic certification (NREMT). American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Firefighter Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) certificate. IFSAC/Pro-Board Firefighter I certification or higher. Must attain IFSAC/Pro-Board Firefighter II certification within one (1) year of employment. Must attain NWCG S130/190 within one (1) year of employment. Must attain IFSAC-Pro-Board Driver Operator certification within one (1) year of employment. IFSAC/Pro-Board Hazardous Materials Awareness/Operations certification or higher. Ability to obtain ICS Certifications IS100, 200 & 700 within one (1) year. Age 18 or older. Authorization to work in the United States. Must pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.

Salary: $67,620.92 - $87,071.56 Annually

Application Deadline: Continuous