Firefighter EMT/Paramedic

Town of Castle Rock•Castle Rock, CO

About The Position

The Town of Castle Rock is hiring for Firefighter/EMT or Firefighter/Paramedic positions in its Fire and Rescue Department. The department describes itself as an aggressive fire and EMS agency with a progressive culture that supports tradition and mentorship. It emphasizes mental and physical health, cancer prevention, teamwork, quality communication, work-life balance, exceptional public service, creativity, and innovation. Applicants must enter the unique password provided after verification when submitting an application. The role performs firefighting, rescue, emergency medical services, apparatus operation, hazardous materials duties, training, community relations, and risk reduction activities at the required certification or training level. The position also includes assigned maintenance and repair of facilities, equipment, and apparatus. Employees are subject to callback or holdover and may be assigned other duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid Colorado Driver’s License.
Colorado Metropolitan Certification Board Firefighter I Certification, issued upon successful completion of an approved fire academy.
Colorado Metropolitan Certification Board Firefighter II Certification, issued upon successful completion of an approved fire academy.
Colorado Metropolitan Certification Board Hazardous Materials Operations Certification, issued upon successful completion of an approved fire academy.
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment EMT-Basic Certification by graduation from the approved fire academy.
CPR/BLS Provider Certification.
National Wildfire Coordinating Group S130/190 within one year after hire.
Colorado Metropolitan Certification Board Driver Operator Ambulance, issued upon successful completion of an approved fire academy.
Successful completion of the Work Capacity Test (Pack Test) according to Department and approved fire academy guidelines.
Complete FEMA NIMS classes within one year after hire: ICS-100 or equivalent, ICS-200 or equivalent, ICS-700, and ICS-800.
Ability to perform duties safely and consistently with Town and department guidelines.
Knowledge of various computer software and hardware applications, and ability to learn and use various software applications.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and to speak, read, write, and understand English.
Ability to learn, operate, and maintain firefighting and emergency medical services equipment.
Ability to read and convey directions from various maps and follow directions.
Ability to operate within the National Incident Management System.
Ability to perform essential firefighting and emergency medical service functions.
Ability to operate and communicate via various wireless communications devices.
Ability to respond immediately to demanding, physically and mentally taxing situations and work for prolonged periods in extreme conditions.
Knowledge of personal exposure protection and prevention.
Ability to understand and abide by federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and protocols.
Must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check, polygraph, and psychological exam before commencing employment.

Responsibilities

Perform all duties safely and consistently with Town and Department guidelines.
Perform fire suppression duties to the required certification level.
Perform rescue duties to the level trained.
Perform EMS duties to the EMT-Basic level.
Operate apparatus to the level trained.
Participate in required training and continuing education.
Participate in company-level community relations and risk reduction activities.
Perform hazardous materials duties to the required certification level.
Provide customer service consistent with the stated values of the Town and department.
Follow applicable Standard Operating Guidelines, Administrative Directives, and Memos.
Monitor department correspondence, including email, memos, verbal directives, SOGs, and administrative directives.
Perform assigned facility, equipment, and apparatus maintenance and repair.
Respond to callback or holdover.
Perform other duties as assigned.