Paramedic​/Firefighter

$94,998/year - Entry‑Level Paramedic After Academy

$109,926/year - Experienced Paramedic (At least 3 years)

South Metro Fire Rescue is looking for entry-level and experienced Paramedics to join our organization.

This recruitment will fill full-time vacancies and will establish an eligibility list for vacancies in the next 18 months from this posting date.

APPLICATION DUE ON 4/17/2026 at 11:59 P.M. MST

As part of the selection process, SMFR will be conducting a Paramedic testing process. More details to follow.

PLEASE NOTE:
If a candidate is disqualified from the background process, you can apply again one year from contingent job offer.

Performs paramedic, firefighting, emergency medical, and rescue work in emergency situations. Provides advanced and basic life support care under SMFR Medical Director’s approved protocols and statutes. Ensures that other EMT personnel provide basic life support under their oversight. Maintains apparatus, vehicles, equipment, and fire stations. Employees are assigned to a field station and perform a wide variety of emergency medical, firefighting, and rescue techniques under direct and limited supervision.

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid CPAT certificate submitted with SMFR application (04/17/2026).
• Possess or be able to obtain a Colorado Driver’s License by the hire date (8/14/2026).
• Possess and maintain an acceptable driving record in accordance with SMFR’s Driving Records Policy.
• Must be able to pass a pre‑employment background check, criminal history review, physical, fitness/wellness assessment, medical evaluation, drug screen, and psychological exam.
• In order to have the best‑trained, most committed paramedics to serve our community, SMFR requires a commitment of a 5‑year term of continuous employment as a Paramedic/Firefighter before being eligible for a position change (i.e. applying or competing for other internal promotional opportunities outside of EMS, transfers, or voluntary demotions). This in no way implies or creates a contract of employment for the 5‑year term, as all SMFR policies and procedures are applicable.
• Current ACLS Certification
• Current BLS Certification

Current National Registry Paramedic Certification

• Current PALS or Handtevy

Current National Registry Paramedic Certification *

• Current ACLS Certification

Additional Certifications - If you hold the below certification please provide.

• Current PALS or Handtevy

* Out‑of‑state candidates with a valid, state issued paramedic license may apply with the expectation to have a valid national registry certificate by the time of conditional offer. (approx. 5/19/2026)

Experienced Paramedic/ Firefighters

We value previous paid paramedic experience and are willing to compensate our new hires based on the paid experience they bring to SMFR.

• To qualify for experienced paramedic pay upon completion of our training academy, applicants must have at least 3 years of paid experience as a paramedic (within the last 12 months) with a full‑time fire service agency whose primary responsibility is fire protection and emergency medical service or 3 years of full‑time paramedic experience in an emergency medical services or medical field.

HIRING PROCESS:

Step #1 CPAT (Valid through April 17, 2026)

Candidates are required to have a valid CPAT certificate at the time of application.

Only a CPAT license by the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) will be accepted. South Metro Fire Rescue does not host the CPAT test. It is the candidate’s responsibility to obtain the certification on their own.

If there are no locations near you, the Phoenix Training Center in Arizona, on National Testing Network’s website has multiple tests a week (see…