Firefighter/EMT

308955 Evergreen Fire Rescue•Evergreen, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This job posting is to create an eligibility list for a career Firefighter/EMT position. Evergreen Fire/Rescue (EFR), founded in 1948, provides emergency medical, rescue, and fire suppression services, along with community risk reduction services to nearly 26,000 residents across more than 120 square miles. EFR consists of six divisions: Administration, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Fire Operations, Community Risk Reduction, Maintenance, and Wildland. The Firefighter/EMT is responsible for responding to firefighting, EMS, rescue, wildland, and other emergency and non-emergency incidents. The role involves a variety of tasks daily, from training sessions to responding to alarms, fighting fires, handling medical emergencies, and engaging in public education. EFR is looking for candidates to help grow the organization and build a sustainable and effective combination agency.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
CO EMT-Basic
CO Firefighter II (must obtain within 6 months of hire)
CO Hazmat Awareness/Operations
Driver Operator/Pumper (must obtain within 1 year off hire)
NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800
NWCG 130/190 /L-180 with current Red Card
Work Capacity Test at the Arduous Level (Pack Test)
Current Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT) certificate
Colorado Driver’s License with no major violations
All certificates and requirements must remain current to accept a conditional offer of employment.
Candidates are required to apply via the EFR website on the Employment Opportunities page.
Candidates are required to register with the National Testing Network to apply.
A Public Safety Self Assessment (PSSA) and FireTeam written exam are required.
The written exam must have a passing score and your score will be weighted in the calculation of final scoring matrix.
Any fee for testing is the responsibility of the applicant.
All candidates must possess a current CPAT certificate at the time of hire.
Evergreen Fire Rescue accepts certificates from any licensed testing organization.
Please note there is also a fee associated with this test.
Candidates who meet the minimum requirements and successfully pass the written exam may be invited to participate in the interview process.
Documentation will need to be submitted for preference points.
Job offers are conditional upon the successful completion of a formal criminal background check, motor vehicle records review, drug screen, pre-employment physical, and psychological evaluation.

Nice To Haves

Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Responds to fire alarms, emergency medical calls, hazardous materials incidents, rescues, wildland incidents, and other emergency situations in a safe, timely, and effective manner.
Provide the necessary medical/rescue care and services required to mitigate an emergency situation pursuant to established policy, procedure, and protocols.
Drives and operates fire apparatus and ambulances under emergency and non-emergency conditions in accordance with departmental policies and traffic laws.
Acts as a high-performing team member using closed-loop communications to reconfirm orders and is capable of questioning unsafe orders.
Understand and remain current with the expectations of the Incident Command System, and Incident Management systems and be able to assume command roles as necessary.
Demonstrate strong decision-making skills and ability to remain calm under pressure.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and adherence to EFR’s Policies and Procedures relating to Fire, EMS and Administrative expectations for FF/EMT position.
Perform a complete safety and functional check of essential equipment such as Personal Protective Equipment, SCBA, and assigned apparatus and related equipment /inventory to ensure operational readiness.
Maintain a high level of situational awareness, including weather, traffic conditions, special events, staffing issues, and priorities set forth by the company officer or chief officer staff.
Perform the daily, weekly, monthly and other scheduled station and apparatus maintenance and cleaning expectations as outlined.
Work as a productive and collaborative member of a dynamic response environment that includes the engagement of volunteers, officers and all divisions within EFR to effectively mitigate emergency and non-emergency situations in the community and in the station.
All stations have scheduled duties for secondary apparatus checks, cleaning, and maintenance. The Firefighter/EMT will know and comply with these duties timed with the Company Officer's direction.
Actively participate in drills, training sessions, and continuing education programs to maintain a high level of proficiency in knowledge, skills and abilities to assure a high level of proficiency in all aspects of fire and EMS and to maintain required certifications.
Position may require training, meetings and travel in areas outside of the district either on or off duty.
Performs other duties as assigned.