2027-1 Entry-Level Paramedic/Firefighter Recruit

South Metro Fire Rescue • Centennial, CO

8d • Onsite

About The Position

South Metro Fire Rescue is seeking entry-level Paramedics to join their organization. This role involves performing paramedic, firefighting, emergency medical, and rescue work in emergency situations. The position requires providing advanced and basic life support care under approved protocols and statutes, overseeing other EMT personnel, and maintaining apparatus, vehicles, equipment, and fire stations. Employees will be assigned to a field station and perform a variety of emergency medical, firefighting, and rescue techniques under supervision.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid CPAT certificate submitted with SMFR application (8/28/2026).
• Possess or be able to obtain a Colorado Driver’s License by the hire date (1/22/2027).
• Possess and maintain an acceptable driving record in accordance with SMFR’s Driving Records Policy.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check, criminal history review, physical, fitness/wellness assessment, medical evaluation, drug screen, and psychological exam.
• 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).
• Current Colorado State Paramedic Certification (for Colorado Residents).
• Current ACLS Certification (for Colorado Residents).
• Current BLS Certification (for Colorado Residents).
• Current National Registry Paramedic Certification (for Out-of-State Residents).
• Current ACLS Certification (for Out-of-State Residents).
• Current BLS Certification (for Out-of-State Residents).
• Out-of-state candidates with a valid, state issued paramedic license may apply with the expectation to have a valid national registry certificate by the time of conditional offer. (approx. 11/12/2026)

Nice To Haves

• Current National Registry Paramedic Certification (for Colorado Residents).
• Current PALS or Handtevy (for Colorado Residents).
• Current PALS or Handtevy (for Out-of-State Residents).

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.
• Perform a wide variety of emergency medical, firefighting, and rescue techniques under direct and limited supervision.

Benefits

• Compensation is based on previous paid paramedic experience.
• Paramedic Recruit Wage during academy: $83,980
• Paramedic Grade IV (less than 3 years of Paramedic experience) after academy: $98,798/year
• Paramedic grade III (at least 3 years of Paramedic experience) after academy: $114,323/year

What This Job Offers

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