LATERAL FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC

Job Announcement


Job Announcement 20260163 LATERAL FIREFIGHTER/FIREFIGHTER PARAMEDIC
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
APPLY ONLINE AT LONGMONTCOLORADO.GOV/JOBS
Department: Public Safety
Division: Fire Services


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)


Regular Full Time with benefits. Requires shift work on 48-96 schedule


Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending, Fire and Police Pension Association of
Colorado (FPPA) defined benefit plan, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan option, Term Life &
AD&D, Long Term Disability, Bereavement, Jury & Witness Duty, FMLA, Military Leave, Sick,
Combined Vacation/Holiday pay, EAP, Tuition Assistance.
Other benefits: Optional, employee elected, voluntary benefits are available.


Definition: Perform firefighting, emergency medical, and rescue work in the protection of
life and property from fire, accidents, natural disasters, or other occurrences. Perform fire
prevention activities, emergency preparedness and training activities. Perform equipment and
station maintenance.


Principle Duties: Perform all fire suppression activities involved in the confining and
extinguishing of fires using appropriate gear, tools, and extinguishing agents. Participate in the
clean-up, salvage, and overhaul of a fire scene. Operate various sized hand lines flowing at
different gallons per minute unaided and/or assisted by other firefighters; advance charged and
uncharged hand lines into structures and up ladders. Operate equipment, apparatus, and use
tools including aerial apparatus, generators, air compressors, hoists, semi-automatic external
defibrillators, saws, extrication tools, and self-contained breathing apparatus as required.
Provide pre-hospital emergency medical care to the sick and injured, work with ambulance
contractor personnel, hospital staff, and Medical Director as required. Participate in training and
instruction programs through individual study and scheduled drills and classes. Maintain fire
apparatus and equipment. Perform routine fire station and grounds maintenance.


Working Environment: Work is conducted both inside and outside with exposure to
extreme weather conditions and high hazard situations. Exposure to extremes of heat, sun,
water, temperature changes, noise and vibration, odors, grease/oils, toxic substances (such as
hydrogen cyanide, acids, carbon monoxide, or organic solvents either through inhalants or skin
contact), smoke, fumes and gases, electrical energy, carcinogenic dusts (such as asbestos), poor
ventilation as well as contagious diseases does occur. Physically demanding work utilizes
muscular strength and endurance, aerobic capacity, flexibility, equilibrium and anaerobic power.
Work involves heavy (50 lbs. and over) lifting and carrying, sifting, standing, walking, pulling,
pushing, crawling, bending, kneeling, and climbing to widely varying degrees depending on
circumstances. Must be able to operate in environments of high noise, poor visibility, limited
mobility, slippery, and/or uneven walking surfaces, at heights and move within open as well as
confined spaces. Job requires eye-hand coordination to operate fire and rescue equipment.
Employees must be able to work under pressure/stress in emergency and non-emergency
situations, intermittent intense stress and response factors. Employees must be able to assume
incident command at emergency scenes. Work involves operating both as a member of a team
and independently at incidents of uncertain duration. Work involves shift work hours but may
also require irregular/protracted work hours.
Qualifications: Minimum of 2 full years paid structural firefighter experience with a career
department, with an approved full-time professional recruit fire academy, and any combination
of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma.
Special Qualifications/Certifications:
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Possession of a valid Colorado Driver License or ability to obtain upon residency
• Possession of a valid State of Colorado or National Registry
EMT-B or EMT Paramedic Certificate (showing current
expiration date)
• American Heart Association - BLS Provider or equivalent
• Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control Firefighter I or II
certificate or outside State approved equivalent (ISFAC/ProBoard
accredited). *Special circumstances for obtaining DFPC reciprocity
will be evaluated on an individual basis, speak with a recruiter.
• Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control HazMat Awareness &
Operations - NFPA 1072 Certification or outside State approved
equivalent (ISFAC/ProBoard accredited). *Special circumstances for
obtaining DFPC reciprocity will be evaluated on an individual basis,
speak with a recruiter.
• FEMA Certifications IS100, IS200, IS700, IS800


12-Month Probationary Period Requirements:


Lateral Firefighter:
• Longmont Fire Department Firefighter Year 1 and Year 2 task books
• Longmont Fire Department Driver Operator 101 Program


13-36 Months: Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control HazMat Technician - NFPA
1072 Certification (may be required - based on department needs)


• Optional
o Longmont Fire Department Company Commander Program
o Special Teams (HazMat, Wildland, Technical Rescue, SWAT Medic)


Applicant Selection Selection process will include complete job description review, application review, personal
interview(s), physical ability testing, ride-along exercise, EMS skills assessment, background
investigation, criminal background check, medical evaluation, and substance screening.


Questions, contact our Fire Department (Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm) and
ask to speak with a Recruiter: View phone number on click.appcast.io
DEADLINE: Open Until Filled An ONLINE APPLICATION is required. This job is Open Until Filled. The online application
process is available for this position on our website at
Resumes will be accepted in lieu of the full City Application; however, they must be submitted
via the City application site for consideration. Open Until Filled positions may close without
advance notice. To be considered, please apply as soon as possible. For more information,
call View phone number on click.appcast.io.
APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE DATE
AND TIME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
The City of Longmont offers Equal Opportunity for employment to all qualified applicants. It is the policy of the City
of Longmont not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation,
age, ancestry, veteran status, or disability unless related to a bona fide occupational requirement. If you need special
assistance in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department in advance to make
arrangements.
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