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NOW HIRINGENTRY-LEVEL AND EXPERIENCED PARAMEDICS $34.03/hour - During Academy (5 months)

$91,785/year - Entry-Level Paramedic After Academy

$106,209/year - Experienced Paramedic (At least 3 years)

South Metro Fire Rescue is looking for entry-level and experienced Paramedics to join our organization.

This recruitment will fill full-time vacancies and will establish an eligibility list for vacancies in the next 18 months from this posting date.

APPLICATION DUE ON 3/3/2025

As part of the selection process, SMFR will be conducting a Paramedic practical exam on the following date:

PRACTICAL EXAM ON 4/4/2025

Our EMS Bureau will be hosting an informational session for applicants to provide details and answer questions

about our practical exam and Paramedic careers at South Metro Fire Rescue.

Thursday, 4/3/2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.LOCATION:

SMFR HQ - Board Room

9195 E Mineral Avenue

Centennial, CO 80112

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Performs paramedic, firefighting, emergency medical, and rescue work in emergency situations. Provides advanced and basic life support care under SMFR Medical Director's approved protocols and statutes. Ensures that other EMT personnel provide basic life support under their oversight. Maintains apparatus, vehicles, equipment, and fire stations. Employees are assigned to a field station and perform a wide variety of emergency medical, firefighting, and rescue techniques under direct and limited supervision.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
  • Must be 21 years of age or older.
  • Valid CPAT certificate due with your SMFR application.
  • Possess or be able to obtain a Colorado Driver's License by the hire date 07/25/2025.
  • Possess and maintain an acceptable driving record in accordance with SMFR's Driving Records Policy.
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check, criminal history review, physical, fitness/wellness assessment, medical evaluation, drug screen, and psychological exam.
  • In order to have the best-trained, most committed paramedics to serve our community, SMFR requires a commitment of a 5-year term of continuous employment as a Paramedic/Firefighter before being eligible for a position change (i.e. applying or competing for other internal promotional opportunities outside of EMS, transfers, or voluntary demotions). This in no way implies or creates a contract of employment for the 5-year term, as all SMFR policies and procedures are applicable.
Colorado Residents - Required Certifications
  • Current Colorado State Paramedic Certification
  • Current ACLS Certification
  • Current BLS Certification
Additional Certifications - If you hold either of the below certifications please provide.
  • Current National Registry Paramedic Certification
  • Current PALS or Handtevy
Out-of-State Residents - Required Certifications
  • Current National Registry Paramedic Certification *
  • Current ACLS Certification
  • Current BLS Certification
Additional Certifications - If you hold the below certification please provide.
  • Current PALS or Handtevy
*Out-of-state candidates with a valid, state issued paramedic license may apply with the expectation to have a valid national registry certificate by the time of conditional offer. (approx. 4/21/2025)

Experienced Paramedic/ Firefighters
  • We value previous paid paramedic experience and are willing to compensate our new hires based on the paid experience they bring to SMFR.
  • To qualify for experienced paramedic pay upon completion of our 20-week training academy, applicants must have at least 3 years of paid experience as a paramedic (within the last 12 months) with a full-time fire service agency whose primary responsibility is fire protection and emergency medical service or 3 years of full-time paramedic experience in an emergency medical services or medical field.
* PLEASE NOTE: SMFR does not permit the use of marijuana within the previous 12 months from contingent offer regardless of whether it is legal in the state of Colorado. *HIRING PROCESS:Step #1 CPAT

Candidates are required to have a valid CPAT certificate at the time of application.
  • Only a CPAT license by the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) will be accepted. South Metro Fire Rescue does not host the CPAT test. It is the candidate's responsibility to obtain the certification on their own.
Additional CPAT Resources:
  • Aims Community College
    • Please refer to Cycle 154 the dates align with our hiring timeline
  • Denver Fire
  • National Testing Network
Step #2 COMPLETE APPLICATION

Complete the application following the instructions below.
  • Applicants must attach all required valid certifications and documents along with the application.
  • Please be sure to name each required document/certification indicating the proper name of the document you are attaching.
  • Applicants must complete the work experience history section. Please include all your work history from the last 10 years, if applicable. You may include more than 10 years.
  • If any time gaps in employment during your work history, please create an entry explaining the reason for the gap.
  • You must list your education history.
* Incomplete applications will be declined *CONTACT INFORMATION:

For all questions related to the Paramedic Hiring Process, please email employment@southmetro.org.

Click this link for a full job description: SMFR Paramedic *South Metro Fire Rescue is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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