Recruit Firefighter and Firefighter/Paramedic

City of Grand Junction • Grand Junction, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Grand Junction Fire Department is experiencing unprecedented growth and is seeking to hire the next generation of community servants. Firefighters and Firefighter/Paramedics respond to emergency and non-emergency calls, working with their assigned station crew to provide basic or advanced life support care to patients. Additional duties include performing fire prevention, fire suppression, and emergency rescue operations. Academy and EMT certification is typically scheduled 44-48 hours per week. Upon graduation from the Fire Academy and EMT certification class, the Grand Junction Fire Department has a 48/96 work schedule. This position is a safety-sensitive position, which means you will be subject to random drug screens due to the nature of the work performed.

Requirements

• EMT sponsorship eligibility
• CPR certificate on or before February 1, 2027.
• Colorado EMT certificate OR National Registry EMT certificate on or before February 1, 2027.
• PALS certificate OR PEPP certificate on or before February 1, 2027.
• ACLS certificate on or before February 1, 2027.
• Must successfully complete a National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1580 physical
• Color perception resulting in the ability to use imaging devices.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age upon time of hire.
• Ability to pass a thorough background check.
• Current Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) certification. If you do not possess a current CPAT certification, you must obtain one by October 19, 2026.
• Honesty and forthrightness regarding past activities, as misleading or deceitful information is an immediate cause for disqualification.

Nice To Haves

• If you are selected for initial testing, the Grand Junction Fire Department will offer CPAT Orientation, Practice sessions, and Testing.
• You are welcome to obtain a valid CPAT certificate from any certified testing location.

Responsibilities

• Attend, participate, and successfully complete all skill blocks of the fire academy; learn and complete Mesa County Protocols; meet all job performance indicators to operate as a Firefighter or Firefighter/Paramedic.
• Perform various EMS and firefighting activities to protect life, property, and environment.
• Respond to a variety of emergency and non-emergency calls including emergency medical response, fire suppression, traffic collisions, hazardous materials incidents, building collapses, wildland fires, technical rescue, and extraction.
• Operate a variety of fire suppression and life-saving equipment.
• Perform station and equipment inspections and maintenance.

Benefits

• Hiring Bonus of $2,000 paid upon graduation and successful completion of Mesa County Protocols.
• Free or low-cost healthcare services for employees and dependents enrolled in a City health plan through the near-site Sage Health & Wellness Center.
• Services include preventive care, health assessments and coaching, treatment for common illnesses, lab services, physical therapy, a medical massage therapist, and behavioral health counseling.
• Wellness programs, challenges, and classes that empower employees and their families to stay healthy and thrive.

What This Job Offers

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