Firefighter Paramedic

About the role

This exciting opportunity is open to both internal and external candidates. The District is actively recruiting paramedic-certified applicants who will attend and complete a comprehensive Fire Academy.

Responsibilities

• Respond to medical incidents and provide Advanced Life Support (ALS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and medical transportation services to patients.
• Use mobile computers, electronic patient care reporting (ePCR) software, and mobile radios.
• Interact with patients and perform physical examinations.
• Communicate examination findings to hospitals.
• Set up, operate/administer, and monitor medical equipment, including cardiac monitors, intravenous solutions (IVs), ventilators, and defibrillators.
• Perform medication administration, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), endotracheal intubation, and other advanced airway procedures.
• Apply splints, backboards, cervical collars, and other stabilizing measures.
• Complete patient care reporting and transportation documentation.
• Inventory, request, and stock drugs and EMS supplies and equipment.

Requirements

• Possess a valid, unrestricted Colorado Driver’s License.
• Be able to maintain a Paramedic certificate issued by the State of Colorado.
• Possess and maintain CPR certification.
• Valid CPAT certification.
• Obtain and maintain all required certifications.
• Establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with the general public and co-workers, communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Operate and maintain all equipment, apparatus, and vehicles assigned.
• Keep accurate records and reports as appropriate for the position.
• Successfully adapt to the Fire Academy environment and consistently demonstrate the ability to meet the physical demands of the profession.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid, unrestricted Colorado Driver’s License.
• State of Colorado Fire Fighter I certification, or higher.
• State of Colorado Hazardous Materials Operations Certification, or higher.
• CPR certification.
• CPAT certification.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Physical fitness and stamina.
• Ability to make rapid and effective decisions under stress.
• Knowledge of fire suppression, technical rescue, and hazardous materials response.
• Proficiency with mobile computers, ePCR software, and medical equipment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Long-term and short-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Plan.
• Longevity pay.
• RSPA Defined Benefit Pension Plan.
• RHS account.
• Tuition assistance.
• Wellness program and recreation center pass.
• Onsite gym.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday leave.

Pay

Starting Salary (2026): $91,183 annually, DOQ
Salary Range: $91,183 – $128,118 Annually

Schedule

Start Date: January 1, 2027
Fire Academy Start Date: January 25, 2027
Operational Schedule (Post-Academy): 56-hour rotating schedule, including 48 to 72 continuous hours