Firefighter EMT/Paramedic

Firefighter/EMT or Firefighter/Paramedic Position

This posting is set to close November 6th, 2026, at 3:00 PM.

To be considered for the Firefighter/EMT or Firefighter/Paramedic position with the Town of Castle Rock, applicants must enter the unique password provided to them upon verification when completing and submitting their application for this posting.

The Town of Castle Rock's future and the quality of that depend on the choices we make today. Do you want to be part of a team that makes decisions that work now while preserving and protecting Castle Rock's identity and quality of life for the future? We value teamwork, cooperation, and quality communication. We strive to provide exceptional public service to our customers and encourage creativity and innovation. We welcome all that share those values to apply. Working for the Town of Castle Rock includes:

• The opportunity to make a difference in our community
• Career Advancement Programs
• Employee well-being program
• Competitive total compensation with an excellent benefits package
• Free membership to the MAC or Recreation Center
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer

The Castle Rock Fire and Rescue Department takes pride in being an aggressive fire and EMS agency and having a progressive culture that supports tradition and mentorship. We are emphatic in our pursuit for mental and physical health, as well as in our cancer prevention efforts. We value teamwork, quality communication, and work-life balance. We strive to provide exceptional public service to our citizens and encourage creativity and innovation.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs all duties in a safe manner consistent with Town and Department guidelines
• Performs fire suppression duties to the required certification level
• Performs rescue duties to the level trained
• Performs EMS duties to the EMT-Basic level
• Operates apparatus to the level trained
• Participates in required training and continuing education
• Participates in company-level community relations and risk reduction activities
• Performs hazardous materials duties to the required certification level
• Provides customer service consistent with the stated values of the Town and department
• Abides by and follows appropriate Standard Operating Guidelines, Administrative Directives, and Memos
• Monitors Department correspondence, i.e. email, memos, verbal directives, standard operating guidelines (SOGs), administrative directives, etc
• Required to perform facility, equipment, and apparatus maintenance and repair as assigned
• Is subject to callback or holdover
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Valid Colorado Driver's License
• Colorado Metropolitan Certification Board Firefighter I Certification (issued upon successful completion of an approved fire academy)
• Colorado Metropolitan Certification Board Firefighter II Certification (issued upon successful completion of an approved fire academy)
• Colorado Metropolitan Certification Board Hazardous Materials Operations Certification (issued upon successful completion of an approved fire academy)
• Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment EMT-Basic Certification by the time of graduation from the approved fire academy.
• CPR/BLS Provider Certification
• National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) S130/190 within one (1) year after date of hire
• Colorado Metropolitan Certification Board Driver Operator Ambulance (issued upon successful completion of an approved fire academy)
• Successful completion of the Work Capacity Test (Pack Test) as per Department and approved fire academy guidelines
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Incident Management System (NIMS) Classes (within one (1) year after date of hire)
• ICS-100, Introduction to Incident Command System or equivalent
• ICS-200, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents or equivalent
• ICS-700, National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction
• ICS-800, National Response Framework, An Introduction

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to perform duties in a safe manner consistent with Town and department guidelines
• Knowledge of various computer software and hardware applications
• Ability to learn and use various computer software applications
• Ability to effectively communicate in verbal and written forms
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English
• Ability to learn, operate, and maintain firefighting and emergency medical services equipment
• Ability to read and convey directions from various maps
• Ability to follow directions
• Ability to operate within the National Incident Management System
• Ability to perform essential firefighting and emergency medical service functions
• Ability to operate and communicate via various wireless communications devices
• Ability to immediately respond to demanding, physically, and mentally taxing situations
• Ability to work for prolonged periods in extreme conditions
• Knowledge of personal exposure protection and prevention
• Ability to understand and abide by federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and protocols
• Knowledge of Town specific information as related to community facilities and locations

Must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check, polygraph and psychological exam prior to commencing employment.

The Town of Castle Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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