2027-2 Lateral Paramedic/Firefighter

South Metro Fire Rescue • Centennial, CO

8d • Onsite

About The Position

South Metro Fire Rescue is looking for Lateral Paramedic/Firefighters to join our organization. Candidates selected for this position will begin employment on January 22, 2027, and enter the Field Training Evaluation Program (FTEP). Paramedic/Firefighters will then attend an 8-week Fire Academy beginning June 7, 2027. The academy is held Monday through Thursday, with occasional Friday training as needed. This role performs paramedic, firefighting, emergency medical, and rescue work in emergency situations. It provides advanced and basic life support care under SMFR Medical Director’s approved protocols and statutes. The role ensures that other EMT personnel provide basic life support under their oversight. It also maintains apparatus, vehicles, equipment, and fire stations. Employees are assigned to a field station and perform a wide variety of emergency medical, firefighting, and rescue techniques under direct and limited supervision.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of paid, full-time experience as a paramedic/firefighter (within the last 12 months) with a career fire service agency (state, county, municipal or special district) whose primary responsibility is fire protection and emergency medical service (academy training does not count towards the two-year experience requirement).
• Completed a career fire academy consisting of at least 480 training hours (may be required to provide training records).
• Successful job performance and no prior disciplinary action within the prior two years of experience (copies of performance evaluations will be required as part of the background process).
• Current Colorado State Paramedic Certification or National Registry Paramedic Certification (Candidates who hold only a National Registry Paramedic (NRP) certification must obtain a Colorado State Paramedic Certification by their date of hire (1/22/2027)).
• Current American Heart Association ACLS Provider.
• Current American Heart Association BLS-Provider certification.
• Firefighter I and Firefighter II-must meet ProBoard/IFSAC Accreditation (CMCB preferred).
• Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Operations- must meet ProBoard/IFSAC Accreditation (CMCB preferred).
• Must meet the continuing education requirements of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Education (CDPH&E), the Medical Director, and SMFR.
• Possession of valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with SMFR’s driving records policy. State of Colorado license required by hire date (1/22/2027).
• Successful completion of comprehensive background check, criminal history review, physical, fitness/wellness assessment, medical evaluation, drug screen, and psychological exam in accordance with the SMFR policy and within acceptable SMFR background standards).
• Must complete a minimum of five (5) consecutive years of employment in the Paramedic/Firefighter position before becoming eligible to voluntarily transfer to a lower-level position (voluntary demotion).
• SMFR does not permit the use of marijuana within the previous 12 months from contingent offer regardless of whether it is legal in the state of Colorado.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with 2 to 3 years of experience will be considered for Paramedic III grade.
• Candidates with more than 3 years of experience will be considered for Paramedic II grade.

Responsibilities

• Performs paramedic, firefighting, emergency medical, and rescue work in emergency situations.
• Provides advanced and basic life support care under SMFR Medical Director’s approved protocols and statutes.
• Ensures that other EMT personnel provide basic life support under their oversight.
• Maintains apparatus, vehicles, equipment, and fire stations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed