Firefighter Paramedic (Entry-level or Lateral)

City of Streamboat Strings•Steamboat Springs, CO

3d•$80,452 - $111,263

About The Position

The City of Steamboat Springs is creating an eligibility list for entry-level and lateral Firefighter Paramedics to fill future vacancies with Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue (SSFR). The list remains active until June 30, 2027, or until exhausted, whichever comes first. The Firefighter/Paramedic is a dual-role position providing advanced emergency medical care as well as firefighting services. Depending on the emergency, duties include basic and advanced life support, extrication and rescue, fire suppression, and hazard control. The role requires independent patient assessment and treatment, use of established medical protocols, supervision of patient care, and documentation of patient care and emergency events. Work may take place under stressful conditions and involve exposure to contagious disease and environmental, chemical, and physical hazards. The position works under the general supervision of a Fire Captain or Fire Lieutenant. On emergency scenes, the Firefighter/Paramedic supervises personnel involved in patient care. In daily operations, the position may supervise Firefighter/EMTs assigned to the ambulance and may assist with supervising crews, recruits, or other part-time department personnel. Firefighters work a 48-hour rotating schedule, including weekends and holidays, with overtime and emergency call-back as needed. A traditional workweek schedule may be assigned at times. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, letters of recommendation, and supporting documents or certifications. The stated annual pay range for Firefighter-Paramedic is $80,452–$111,263, with placement based on experience. The posting also lists a pay range of $26.83–$37.11 and says offers are negotiated based on qualifications. The role is eligible for merit under the City’s pay-for-performance philosophy. Full-time roles are eligible for comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage options, an Employee Assistance Program, and a 401(a) plan with company match. Physical requirements include passing SSFR’s physical ability evaluation and annual arduous-duty requirements, including an arduous-duty pack test and medical evaluation. The job involves occasional lifting of more than 100 pounds while wearing protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus, dragging hose weighing up to 150 pounds, carrying and operating equipment weighing 80 pounds, rescue work, ladder and rooftop operations, and maneuvering over uneven terrain and through confined spaces. The work environment includes indoor and outdoor settings, adverse weather, emergency hazards, potentially loud noise, and physically strenuous and stressful situations.

Requirements

Current Colorado EMT-P certificate, or National Registry EMT-P certificate with ability to obtain Colorado EMT-P certification before hire.
Current ACLS certification.
Current healthcare provider CPR certification.
Current Colorado driver’s license or ability to obtain one, and a driving record that meets City insurance requirements.
Successfully complete SSFR’s physical ability evaluation and annual arduous-duty requirements.
High school diploma or GED.
At least 21 years of age at time of hire.
Good moral character and temperate and industrious habits.
U.S. citizenship or legal eligibility to work in the United States.
No felony convictions or disqualifying criminal histories.
Ability to read and write English.
Ability to pass a thorough background check, including psychological evaluation, driving history, and criminal history.
For lateral applicants: at least one year of experience in a full-time paid position on an all-hazards fire department; academy training does not count toward the stated experience requirement.
For lateral applicants: at least one year of experience as a paramedic in a full-time paid position on an all-hazards fire department; academy training does not count toward the stated experience requirement.
Training in advanced emergency medical procedures and patient assessment techniques.
Knowledge of medical emergency symptoms and appropriate treatment; firefighting disciplines; rescue methods; fire apparatus and equipment operation and maintenance; SSFR guidelines and emergency medical protocols; City personnel rules; building construction and fire codes; the SSFR response area; firefighting hydraulics; and water systems and mains.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to operate apparatus, tools, equipment, and motor vehicles.
Agility and strength to perform prolonged, arduous work under adverse conditions.
Ability to react quickly and remain calm under pressure, understand and follow oral and written instructions, and establish effective working relationships with medical directors, supervisors, coworkers, other employees, cooperators, and the public.
Ability to meet the job’s physical, sensory, and environmental demands, including operating when use of any specified sensory capability is impaired.

Nice To Haves

Proof of completion of an emergency vehicle operator program such as VFIS, CEVO, EVOC, or an equivalent internal department program.
Firefighter I certification accredited by ProBoard or IFSAC.
Obtain Colorado Firefighter II certification within one year of hire.
Hazardous Materials Operations certification accredited by ProBoard or IFSAC.
ICS-100 certification.
NIMS 700 certification.
PALS or PEPP certification.
Experience with LifePak 15 and ImageTrend PCRs.
Current NWCG qualifications, including S-130/190 Red Card qualification (FFT2 minimum) meeting current NWCG PMS 310-1 standards and S-131 FFT1.
For lateral applicants, Fire Instructor I certification accredited by ProBoard or IFSAC.
For lateral applicants, NWCG qualifications including ICT5, S-290, S-230/231, and ENGB.

Responsibilities

Provide service to the community within the SSFR response area.
Respond to emergency calls, including fires, medical emergencies, alarms, vehicle incidents, wildland fires, rescues, hazardous materials incidents, and other emergencies.
Advance and position hose lines; operate nozzles; raise and climb ladders; use fire extinguishers, tools, ropes, and other equipment; and work at heights or precarious locations.
Create building openings to release heat and smoke or provide ingress and egress, place salvage covers, and help prevent fires from rekindling.
Provide basic and advanced life support at emergency scenes and during transport, including appropriate interventions such as hemorrhage control, intravenous therapy, medication administration, ECG interpretation, defibrillation or cardioversion, CPR, advanced airway management, and fracture stabilization.
Follow standard operational guidelines and medical protocols.
Document patient condition, history, treatments, vital signs, and scene observations.
Communicate with supervisors and other firefighters and transmit patient information to physicians by radio, telephone, electronic transmission, direct contact, or written report.
Operate emergency vehicles and fire apparatus when responding to emergencies and transporting patients.
Enter reports into department databases for billing, statistics, research, and electronic communication.
Participate in drills, courses, and training related to firefighting, medical techniques, hydraulics, pump operation, and equipment maintenance.
Maintain inventories of equipment and supplies.
Perform maintenance tasks on apparatus and equipment.
Participate in public education programs and building safety inspections.
Assist with supervising firefighters and conduct employee training as assigned.
Maintain fire facilities and grounds, perform minor repairs, and clean, maintain, and test hoses, apparatus, and equipment.