2027-1 Entry-Level Paramedic/Firefighter Recruit

Invite Only•Centennial, CO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

South Metro Fire Rescue is seeking entry-level Paramedics to join their organization. This role involves performing paramedic, firefighting, emergency medical, and rescue work in emergency situations. The position provides advanced and basic life support care under the SMFR Medical Director’s approved protocols and statutes, and ensures other EMT personnel provide basic life support under their oversight. Responsibilities also include maintaining 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
Must be 21 years of age or older.
Valid CPAT certificate submitted with SMFR application (8/28/2026).
Possess or be able to obtain a Colorado Driver’s License by the hire date (1/22/2027).
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.
Colorado Residents: Current Colorado State Paramedic Certification, Current ACLS Certification, Current BLS Certification.
Out-of-State Residents: Current National Registry Paramedic Certification, Current ACLS Certification, Current BLS Certification.
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.

Nice To Haves

Current National Registry Paramedic Certification (for Colorado Residents).
Current PALS or Handtevy (for Colorado Residents).
Current PALS or Handtevy (for Out-of-State Residents).
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. 11/12/2026).
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.

Responsibilities

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.
Perform a wide variety of emergency medical, firefighting, and rescue techniques under direct and limited supervision.