Firefighter Paramedic

North Metro Fire Rescue District is currently accepting applications for the position of **Firefighter Paramedic**. This exciting opportunity is open to both internal and external candidates. The District is actively recruiting **paramedic-certified applicants** who will attend and complete a comprehensive Fire Academy. **Apply today and join a dynamic, high-performing team that makes every call count.** **Job Posting: Firefighter Paramedic (Job #2026-00010)** **Application Open: July 9, 2026** **Application Deadline: July 31, 2026** **Starting Salary (2026): $91,183 annually, DOQ** **Salary Range: $91,183 – $128,118 Annually** **Other Forms of Compensation: None** **Job Type:** Full-Time, non-exempt from the requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act. **Start Date: January 1, 2027** **Fire Academy Start Date: January 25, 2027** * * * Why Join North Metro Fire? At North Metro Fire, **our people are our greatest strength**. We are a team committed to professionalism, compassion, and service. As an equal opportunity employer, we foster a family-oriented culture that supports employee development, wellness, and career growth. Benefits Overview: North Metro Fire Rescue offers an excellent benefits package, including: - Medical, dental, and vision insurance - Long-term and short-term disability coverage - Life insurance - Flexible Spending Plan - Longevity pay - FPPA Defined Benefit Pension Plan - RHS account - Tuition assistance - Wellness program and recreation center pass - Onsite gym - Paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday leave *See the District’s* [*benefits summary*](https://www.northmetrofire.org/306/Compensation-and-Benefits)*for full details.* **Minimum Qualifications:** To be eligible for this position, applicants **must possess** the following by the application deadline: - **Current CPAT certification by final offer date (November 2026).** - **Current State of Colorado Paramedic certification** *or* **National Registry Paramedic (NRP) certification** * * * **Position Summary:** Under direct supervision, **Firefighter Paramedics** participate in a wide range of emergency and non-emergency services, including: - Fire suppression - Technical rescue and hazardous materials response - Emergency medical response - Equipment and facility inspections and maintenance - Public education and community outreach - Ongoing training and development This position requires successful completion of the Fire Academy. Upon graduation, Firefighter Paramedics are assigned to emergency response shifts as part of a 56-hour work week. * * * **Work Schedule:** - **Academy Schedule:** Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (additional hours as required) - **Operational Schedule (Post-Academy):** 56-hour rotating schedule, including 48 to 72 continuous hours **Direct Reports:** None * * * * * * **Important Testing & Selection Dates:** (*Tentative; dates subject to change. Testing with **(\*)** is required to be in-person. Qualified applicants will be notified of exact testing dates once available.*) - **EMS Skills Assessment (Paramedics only):** August 10 - August 21, 2026 \* - **General Assessment Center:** Week of September 8, 2026 \* - **Chiefs’ Interviews:** Week of September 22, 2026 \* - **Conditional Offers Extended:** Week of September 28, 2026 - **Medical, Drug, and Phobia Testing:** Week of October 5, 2026 \* - **Background and Reference Checks:** Week of September 30, 2026 - **Final Job Offers:** October - November 2026 - **Hire Date:** January 1, 2027 - **Academy Start Date:** January 25, 2027 ***The Equal Pay Act of 2021 requires North Metro Fire Rescue to notify all current employees of a new or vacant position that is a promotional opportunity. A “promotional opportunity” exists when North Metro Fire Rescue has or anticipates a vacancy in an existing or new position that could be considered a promotion for one or more of its current employees in terms of compensation, benefits, status, duties, or access to further advancement. Th…