Career Firefighter/EMT
The Canon City Area Fire Protection District (CCAFPD) is seeking qualified
candidates
for Career Firefighter/EMT. This job announcement and testing process is
intended to establish an eligibility pool of candidates for a hiring pool
beginning in Mid to Late 2024.
This is a line position that is responsible for the performance of specific
activities and daily operations of an assigned shift; response to Emergency
Medical Service, Fire, Rescue, Hazardous Materials and other emergency
and non-emergency incidents. This position may require over-time commitments
for training, meeting attendance, performance of specific duties,
and call-backs on off-duty days for emergency incidents, non-emergency
incidents, and/or station coverage.
Position: Career Firefighter/EMT/Paramedic
Work Schedule: 56-hour average work week based on a Modified Berkeley schedule
This schedule averages ten, 24-hour shift days per month.
Minimum Qualifications by date of hire:
A) Must be at least 18 years of age;
B) Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalency;
C) A valid driver's license issued in the United States and be able to
obtain a Colorado Driver's License;
D) Current State of Colorado EMT Certification or Current National Registry
EMT and the ability to obtain
State of Colorado reciprocity;
E) Valid CPAT completion documentation from within past 12 months;
F) Possession of an appropriate, valid ICS 200 and ICS 700 completion
certificate.
Qualifications preferred:
A) State of Colorado EMT-Intermediate or Paramedic Certification, or
current National Registry EMT Intermediate
or Paramedic Certification (additional monthly stipend paid)
B) State of Colorado Firefighter I Certification, or higher
C) State of Colorado Driver/Operator Certifications
D) NWCG Wildland Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) qualification or higher
Application Process:
Interested applicants must submit all of the following documents via email to
employment@canonfire.org, to be received by the District prior to June
17, 2024 at 5:00
p.m. MDT.
1. a completed employment application
2. completed responses to the application Supplemental Questions
3. cover letter with resume
4. copies of all required, and other applicable certifications, degrees,
diplomas
Applications and FULL TESTING information available at the following address:
https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/canoncityfire/employment2024