Lateral Firefighter/EMT

Brighton Fire and Rescue District • Brighton, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Brighton Fire Rescue District is expanding and seeking dedicated and passionate professionals to join our fire family. We are looking for individuals who will embrace our Mission, Vision, and Values. Our team members are highly trained professionals committed to positively impacting those we serve through exceptional service. Our vision is to be a visionary fire department where our people are valued, supported, and empowered to be servant leaders. We take pride in serving our community and upholding our values: Community, Integrity, Courage, Pride, and Compassion. New hires will begin integrating with our team in August and will attend the 2026 fall lateral academy.

Requirements

• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• High School Diploma or equivalent or higher education.
• Current State of Colorado Emergency Medical Technician Certificate or NREMT required for application (Colorado EMT required within 30 days of hire). If you are in the EMT certification process, you are still eligible to apply, and this will be reviewed along with your resume and application. Please denote this on your application with the anticipated graduation and certification in hand date.
• Current CPR - BLS Provider card.
• Current (within one year of August 1, 2026) Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) certificate OR the District approved pre-employment physical ability exam (contact the Fire District for more details)

Nice To Haves

• Lateral Applicants are those individuals who have been serving as full-time Firefighters/EMTs or Firefighters/Paramedics at a similar agency for three years or more.

Benefits

• Generous medical plan, with options from Kaiser and UnitedHealthcare, includes a fully funded Health Reimbursement Account that covers 50% of your or your family's out-of-pocket deductible and co-insurance expenses.
• Dental and vision coverage, with the district covering 100% of employee-only enrollments.
• District-provided life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programs.
• Variety of voluntary benefits.
• Participation in the Fire Police and Pension Association (FPPA).
• Holiday pay equal to 96 hours of holiday pay, pro-rated based on the hire date for new hires.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED