Entry Level Firefighter - Firefighter Paramedic

Longmont Department of Public SafetyLongmont, Colorado, United States

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Only applications submitted directly to the City of Longmont website will be considered.

Seriously, we do not accept applications submitted via this portal. Only those submitted via the City of Longmont website can be considered.

APPLY ONLINE AT : WWW.LONGMONTCOLORADO.GOV / JOBS

20250203 ENTRY LEVEL FIREFIGHTER / FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC

CLOSING DATE : August 31, 2025 (No applications will be accepted after this date.

APPLY ONLINE AT LONGMONTCOLORADO.GOV / JOBS

Department : Public Safety

Division : Fire Services

Firefighter (Shift) :

Step I : $78,753 annually / $6562 monthly
Step II : $90,004 annually / $7500 monthly (after successfully completing a 12- month probationary period)
Step III : $100,129 annually / $8344 monthly
Step IV : $112,504 annually / $9375 monthly

Firefighter Paramedic (Shift) :

Step I : $91,360 annually / $7613 monthly

Step II : $110,900 annually / $9241 monthly (after successfully completing a 12- month probationary period)

Step III : $125,119 annually / $10,426 monthly

Regular Full Time with benefits. Requires shift work on 48-96 schedule.

Benefits include : Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending, FPPA Retirement Plan, FPPA, Term Life & AD&D, Long Term Disability, Bereavement, Jury & Witness Duty, FMLA, Military Leave, Sick, Combined Vacation / Holiday pay, EAP, Tuition Assistance.

Other benefits : Optional, employee elected, voluntary benefits are available.

Definition : Perform firefighting, emergency medical, and rescue work in the protection of life and property from fire, accidents, natural disasters, or other occurrences. Perform fire prevention activities, emergency preparedness and training activities. Perform equipment and station maintenance.

Principal Duties :

Perform all fire suppression activities involved in the confining and extinguishing of fires using appropriate gear, tools, and extinguishing agents.

Participate in the clean-up, salvage, and overhaul of a fire scene.

Operate various sized hand lines flowing at different gallons per minute unaided and / or assisted by other firefighters; advance charged and uncharged hand lines into structures and up ladders.

Operate equipment, apparatus, and use tools including aerial apparatus, generators, air compressors, hoists, semi-automatic external defibrillators, saws, extrication tools, and self-contained breathing apparatus as required.

Provide pre-hospital emergency medical care to the sick and injured, work with ambulance contractor personnel, hospital staff, and Medical Director as required.

Participate in training and instruction programs through individual study and scheduled drills and classes.

Maintain fire apparatus and equipment.

Perform routine fire station and grounds maintenance.

Working Environment :

Work is conducted both inside and outside with exposure to extreme weather conditions and high hazard situations.

Exposure to extremes of heat, sun, water, temperature changes, noise and vibration, odors, grease / oils, toxic substances (such as hydrogen cyanide, acids, carbon monoxide, or organic solvents either through inhalants or skin contact), smoke, fumes and gases, electrical energy, carcinogenic dusts (such as asbestos), poor ventilation as well as contagious diseases does occur.

Physically demanding work utilizes muscular strength and endurance, aerobic capacity, flexibility, equilibrium and anaerobic power.

Work involves heavy (50 lbs. and over) lifting and carrying, sifting, standing, walking, pulling, pushing, crawling, bending, kneeling, and climbing to widely varying degrees depending on circumstances.

Must be able to operate in environments of high noise, poor visibility, limited mobility, slippery, and / or uneven walking surfaces, at heights and move within open as well as confined spaces.

Job requires eye-hand coordination to operate fire and rescue equipment.

Employees must be able to work under pressure / stress in emergency and non-emergency situations, intermittent intense stress and response factors.

Employees must be able to assume incident command at emergency scenes.

Work involves operating both as a member of a team and independently at incidents of uncertain duration.

Work involves shift work hours but may also require irregular / protracted work hours.

Qualifications :

Entry Level : Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma.

Special Qualifications :

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Possession of a valid Colorado Driver License or ability to obtain upon residency.

Possession of a valid State of Colorado or National Registry EMT or Paramedic Certificate.

Paramedics strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicant Selection :

Selection process will include complete job description review, personal interviews, physical ability testing, ride-along exercise, EMS skills assessment, background investigation, criminal background check, medical evaluation, and substance screening. Longmont Fire is a non-transport ALS department.

Questions, Contact our Fire Recruiters (Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm) : Lieutenant / Paramedic - Todd Springsteen Todd.Springsteen@longmontcolorado.gov | (303) 774-4854 Captain / Paramedic - Troy Reed | Troy.Reed@longmontcolorado.gov | (303) 774-4853.

DEADLINE : 11 : 59 P.M. on August 31, 2025

Online Application (required) An online process is available for this position on our website at

www.longmontcolorado.gov . For more information call Human Resources at 303-651-8609. APPLY ONLINE

BEFORE August 31, 2025, 11 : 59 p.m. APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE DATE AND TIME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

The City of Longmont offers Equal Opportunity for employment to all qualified applicants. It is the policy of the City of Longmont not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, veteran status, or disability unless related to a bona fide occupational requirement. If you need special assistance in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department in advance to make arrangements.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

ALL CITY OF LONGMONT FACILITIES ARE SMOKE FREE

About Longmont Department of Public Safety :

Mission StatementsFire : "The mission of Longmont Fire Services is to serve our community by protecting life, property, and the environment through preparation, prevention and response."Police : Our commitment is to work in partnership with our residents in creating and preserving exceptional public safety for those who live in, work in, or visit our community. This commitment is reflected in our mission statement : "To protect and to serve with integrity and professionalism in partnership with the people of Longmont."

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Firefighter Paramedic • Longmont, Colorado, United States