Lateral Firefighter / FF Paramedic (Up to $125,119/Year) - City of Longmont

Lateral Firefighter / Firefighter Paramedic

City of Longmont Fire Services | Longmont, Colorado

Job ID: 20260163
Department: Public Safety – Fire Services
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Schedule: 48/96 Shift Schedule
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

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To be considered for this position, applicants must complete an online application through the City of Longmont employment website.

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Open Until Filled positions may close without advance notice. Early application is strongly encouraged.

Salary

Lateral Firefighter (Shift)

• Step II: $90,004 annually
• Step III: $100,129 annually
• Step IV: $112,504 annually (after successfully completing a 12-month probationary period at Step III)

Lateral Firefighter Paramedic (Shift)

• Step II: $110,900 annually
• Step III: $125,119 annually (after successfully completing a 12-month probationary period at Step II)

Benefits

The City of Longmont offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Fire and Police Pension Association (FPPA) Defined Benefit Plan
• Optional 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Term Life Insurance & AD&D
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Assistance
• Sick Leave
• Combined Vacation/Holiday Pay
• Military Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Jury & Witness Duty Leave
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Additional voluntary employee-elected benefits are available.

Position Summary

Perform firefighting, emergency medical, and rescue work in the protection of life and property from fires, accidents, natural disasters, and other emergencies. Responsibilities also include fire prevention activities, emergency preparedness initiatives, department training, equipment maintenance, and station maintenance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Fire Suppression & Rescue Operations

• Perform fire suppression activities using appropriate equipment, tools, and extinguishing agents.
• Participate in fire scene cleanup, salvage, and overhaul operations.
• Operate various-sized hose lines flowing at different gallons-per-minute rates.
• Advance charged and uncharged hose lines into structures and up ladders.
• Respond to structural fires, rescues, accidents, and emergency incidents.

Emergency Medical Services

• Provide pre-hospital emergency medical care to sick and injured patients.
• Work collaboratively with ambulance contractor personnel, hospital staff, and the Medical Director.
• Deliver emergency medical services in accordance with department protocols and certifications.

Equipment Operations & Maintenance

• Operate firefighting apparatus and equipment.
• Utilize aerial apparatus, generators, air compressors, hoists, semi-automatic external defibrillators, saws, extrication tools, and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
• Maintain fire apparatus and equipment.
• Perform routine fire station and grounds maintenance.

Training & Professional Development

• Participate in scheduled drills, classes, and training exercises.
• Complete individual study and departmental training requirements.
• Support emergency preparedness and fire prevention activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Experience

• Minimum of two (2) full years of paid structural firefighter experience with a career fire department.
• Successful completion of an approved full-time professional recruit fire academy.
• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma.

Required Certifications & Qualifications

Applicants must possess:

• Minimum age of 21 years
• Valid Colorado Driver License or ability to obtain upon residency
• Valid State of Colorado or National Registry EMT-B or EMT-Paramedic Certification (current)
• American Heart Association BLS Provider Certification or equivalent
• Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) Firefighter I or Firefighter II Certification or approved out-of-state equivalent (IFSAC/ProBoard accredited)
• Colorado DFPC Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations – NFPA 1072 Certification or approved out-of-state equivalent (IFSAC/ProBoard accredited)
• FEMA IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800 Certifications

Special circumstances regarding DFPC reciprocity may be evaluated individually. Applicants are encouraged to discuss reciprocity questions with a recruiter.

Career Development Opportunities

12-Month Probationary Requirements

Lateral Firefighter

• Longmont Fire Department Firefighter Year 1 Task Book
• Longmont Fire Department Firefighter Year 2 Task Book
• Longmont Fire Department Driver Operator 101 Program

13–36 Month Development Opportunities

• DFPC Hazardous Materials Technician – NFPA 1072 Certification (may be required based on department needs)

Optional advancement opportunities include:

• Longmont Fire Department Company Commander Program
• Special Teams Participation:
  • Hazardous Materials Team
  • Wildland Team
  • Technical Rescue Team
  • SWAT Medic Team

Working Conditions

This position involves working both indoors and outdoors in emergency and non-emergency environments with exposure to:

• Extreme weather and temperature conditions
• Smoke, fumes, gases, and poor ventilation
• Toxic substances including hydrogen cyanide, carbon monoxide, acids, and organic solvents
• Electrical hazards
• Carcinogenic dusts such as asbestos
• Contagious diseases
• High-noise and low-visibility environments

Physical demands include:

• Heavy lifting and carrying (50+ pounds)
• Standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, crawling, bending, pulling, and pushing
• Working at heights and in confined spaces
• Operating on uneven or slippery surfaces
• Functioning effectively under stressful emergency conditions
• Working independently and as part of a team during incidents of uncertain duration
• Assuming incident command responsibilities when required

Shift work is required and may occasionally include irregular or extended hours.

Selection Process

Qualified candidates may participate in:

• Application review
• Job description review
• Personal interview(s)
• Physical ability testing
• Ride-along exercise
• EMS skills assessment
• Background investigation
• Criminal background check
• Medical evaluation
• Substance screening

Questions?

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How to Apply

An online application through the City of Longmont employment website is required.

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Resumes may be accepted in lieu of the full City application; however, they must be submitted through the City application website for consideration.

This recruitment is Open Until Filled and may close without notice. Apply as early as possible for best consideration.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Longmont offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, veteran

About Longmont Department of Public Safety:

Mission StatementsFire: "The mission of Longmont Fire Services is to serve our community by protecting life, property, and the environment through preparation, prevention and response."Police:Our commitment is to work in partnership with our residents in creating and preserving exceptional public safety for those who live in, work in, or visit our community. This commitment is reflected in our mission statement:"To protect and to serve with integrity and professionalism in partnership with the people of Longmont."