Fire Fighter - ENTRY LEVEL

Town of Vail; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Vail Fire and Emergency Services (VFES) invites applications for Firefighter. Join a team protecting life and property in Colorado's iconic mountain town through EMS, fire suppression, and public education.

Starting pay is $27.00/hour with progression based on training and certifications (Firefighter II, I-100/200, NIMS 700/800, CEVO, S-212, Engineer training). Contact [e-mail] for details.

Qualifications

• High level of professionalism and problem-solving ability.
• Lifelong learner with strong safety commitment.
• Able to function well within the chain of command with moral character and leadership.
• Must maintain physical fitness and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls for fire suppression, EMS, rescue, and hazmat mitigation.
• Provide emergency medical care to the sick and injured.
• Participate in drills, physical fitness training, and required certifications.
• Drive and operate fire apparatus as needed and maintain equipment.

Skills

Professionalism

Problem-solving

Lifelong learner

Safety-centric

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Colorado Firefighter I certification

Hazardous Materials - Operations

EMT-Basic certification

Colorado Driver’s license Class R

Job description

Testing will be conducted through National Testing Network, an invitation is not required to test. For more information on National Testing Network please visit their website here

About the Position

The Town of Vail Fire and Emergency Services (VFES) is currently accepting applications for the position of Firefighter. This is an exciting opportunity to serve one of Colorado’s most iconic mountain towns by protecting life and property through emergency medical services, fire suppression, technical rescue, public education, and hazard mitigation.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Responding to emergency calls for fire suppression, EMS, rescue, and hazardous materials mitigation
• Providing emergency medical care to the sick and injured
• Participating in daily drills, physical fitness training, and required certifications
• Driving and operating fire apparatus as needed
• Maintaining fire equipment, vehicles, and facilities
• Engaging in public education and community risk reduction programs
• Contributing to fire inspections and pre-incident planning
• Preparing reports and maintaining documentation and records
• Participating in ongoing technical rescue training (rope, confined space, ice, water, etc.)

Starting pay is $27.00/hour, with advancement opportunities based on training and certification per the VFES Pay Progression Plan. Pay increases are dependent upon completion of additional training and certification in accordance with the VFES Pay Progression which includes but is not limited to: Firefighter II, I-100/200, NIMS 700/800, CEVO, S-212, and completion of the VFES Engineer training program and Engineer task book.

For more information, contact Battalion Chief Jake Savona at [e-mail]

Skills/Requirements:

The ideal candidate possesses a high level of professionalism and problem-solving ability, expected to be life-long learners, and have a high level of commitment to safety. The ideal candidate will function well within the chain of command; possess a high level of moral character, physical fitness, leadership and professionalism.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• State of Colorado Firefighter I certification or equivalent.
• State of Colorado Hazardous Materials - Operations or equivalent.
• State of Colorado EMT-Basic certification or NREMT equivalent.
• Colorado Driver’s license, minimum class R (must obtain within 30 days of hire)

Preferred Qualifications (in addition to the above):

• State of Colorado Firefighter II certification or equivalent.
• Associate’s Degree in fire science or closely related field from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university.
• State of Colorado Commercial Drivers License- Class B.
• Driver/Operator experience.

Graduates of the Colorado Mountain College Fire Academy are encouraged to apply.

Must complete and maintain all training hours required by federal, state and department policy, including those not listed in this Job Description.

Firefighters are required to begin pursuit of Acting Engineer status in a timely manner and as deemed appropriate by their company officer or the Fire Chief.