Recruit Firefighter and Firefighter/Paramedic
About The Position
The Grand Junction Fire Department is experiencing unprecedented growth and is seeking to hire the next generation of community servants. Firefighters and Firefighter/Paramedics respond to emergency and non-emergency calls, working with their assigned station crew to provide basic or advanced life support care to patients. Additional duties include performing fire prevention, fire suppression, and emergency rescue operations. Academy and EMT certification is typically scheduled 44-48 hours per week. Upon graduation from the Fire Academy and EMT certification class, the Grand Junction Fire Department has a 48/96 work schedule. This position is a safety-sensitive position, which means you will be subject to random drug screens due to the nature of the work performed.
Requirements
- EMT sponsorship eligibility (for Firefighter/Paramedic)
- CPR certificate on or before February 1, 2027.
- Colorado EMT certificate OR National Registry EMT certificate on or before February 1, 2027. (for Firefighter)
- Colorado EMT-P certificate OR a National Registry EMT-P certificate on or before February 1, 2027. (for Firefighter/Paramedic)
- PALS certificate OR PEPP certificate on or before February 1, 2027. (for Firefighter/Paramedic)
- ACLS certificate on or before February 1, 2027. (for Firefighter/Paramedic)
- Must successfully complete a National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1580 physical
- Color perception resulting in the ability to use imaging devices.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be 18 years of age upon time of hire.
- Ability to pass a thorough background check.
- Current Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) certification. If you do not possess a current CPAT certification, you must obtain one by October 19, 2026.
Responsibilities
- Attend, participate, and successfully complete all skill blocks of the fire academy; learn and complete Mesa County Protocols; meet all job performance indicators to operate as a Firefighter or Firefighter/Paramedic.
- Perform various EMS and firefighting activities to protect life, property, and environment.
- Respond to a variety of emergency and non-emergency calls including emergency medical response, fire suppression, traffic collisions, hazardous materials incidents, building collapses, wildland fires, technical rescue, and extraction.
- Operate a variety of fire suppression and life-saving equipment.
- Perform station and equipment inspections and maintenance.
Benefits
- 32 days of paid annual leave to be used for personal and/or sick days
- 11 paid holidays
- Health insurance options
- Employer-matched retirement
- City employee health clinic
- City employee child care center
- Wellness program
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
