Firefighter Paramedic (Entry-level or Lateral)

Steamboat Springs, CO; Steamboat Springs (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(a) with company match

Ski and Skate Pass

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The City of Steamboat Springs is seeking a Firefighter-Paramedic (entry-level or lateral) to join Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue. The role blends firefighting with advanced EMS, including life support and patient care in a dynamic municipal setting.

Pay range is $80,452 to $111,263 per year, with eligibility for merit and a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(a) plan. Seasonal staff may receive ski and skate passes and related benefits.

Qualifications

• Current Colorado EMT-P or National Registry EMT-P with ability to obtain Colorado EMT-P before date of hire.
• ACLS certification is required.
• Healthcare provider CPR certification is required.
• Must be 21+, US citizen or eligible to work in USA, no felonies.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls including fires, medicals, and vehicle accidents.
• Provide basic and advanced life support and patient assessment.
• Operate and maintain firefighting and medical equipment and vehicles.
• Record patient information and communicate with physicians and supervisors.
• Participate in drills, training, and community education programs.

Skills

Emergency medical procedures

Education

Colorado EMT-P certificate

ACLS

CPR certification

Tools

ImageTrend PCRs

Job description

Firefighter Paramedic (Entry-level or Lateral)This website stores cookies on your computer. These cookies are used to collect information about how you interact with our website. We use this information in order to improve and customize your browsing experience and for analytics about our visitors both on this website. To find out more, see our Privacy Policy.# Job Opportunities## Firefighter Paramedic (Entry-level or Lateral)Apply: Steamboat Springs, CO: Full time: Posted 3 Days Ago: End Date: November 14, 2026 (8 days left to apply)**Final Day To Apply:**11/13/2026It's fun and rewarding to work for the City of Steamboat Springs! Our employees are passionate and proud to serve our community with excellence and distinction. Our teams are awesome, and we are committed to our community and the very special place that is Steamboat Springs, Colorado!**Job Description:****When joining the City of Steamboat Springs, you can expect to work for an organization with:**· A team that strives to make this the best place you’ve ever worked!· A focus on supporting our employees’ mental, physical, and financial well-being· A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion that creates a welcoming city· A highly engaged workforce proudly serving our community with excellence and distinction· A passion for strategically providing outstanding municipal services· A promise to each other to support the work we all do for the city, community & Yampa Valley**Uniqueness Fuels Our Innovative Spirit** Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity and experiences drives us forward every day. It's the collective sum of our experiences that makes Steamboat Springs and the Yampa Valley a powerful, insightful and welcoming community. **The City of Steamboat Springs is creating a list of Lateral** **Firefighter-Paramedic to join their team!** ***Pay Range: Firefighter-Paramedic $80,452 - $111,263/Annually***Placement within range is relative to experience**.** **We are creating an eligibility list to fill future vacancies. This list will remain in effect until June 30, 2027, or until the list is exhausted, whichever occurs first.** **Applicants should submit:**· **Cover letter**· **Resume**· **Letters of Recommendation**· **Any supporting documents or certifications** **GENERAL PURPOSE**The Firefighter/Paramedic is a dual-role member of Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue (SSFR) having advanced emergency medical care responsibilities in addition to firefighter duties. Depending on the nature of the emergency the Firefighter/Paramedic will provide basic and advanced life support, perform extrication and rescue, act as a firefighter in fire suppression activities or perform hazard control activities. This position is technical and skilled in nature and requires the ability to interact with patients, independently assess and treat medical emergencies, follow established advanced treatment protocols, supervise patient care, and document findings and events for the patient’s medical record. Work is often carried out under stressful conditions in the presences of contagious disease, environmental, chemical, and physical hazards. **SUPERVISION RECEIVED**:Works under the general supervision of the Fire Captain or Fire Lieutenant. **SUPERVISION EXERCISED**On emergency scenes the Firefighter/Paramedic supervises those who are involved in patient care. In daily operations the Firefighter/Paramedic supervises Firefighter/EMTs working in the ambulance as assigned. May assist in the supervision of another crew, new recruits, or other part-time department personnel, as assigned. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**· Provides outstanding service and performs duties as necessary to best serve the needs of the community in the SSFR response area.· Responds to emergency calls, including structure fires, medicals, fire alarms, vehicle accidents and fires, wildland fires, rescues, hazardous materials incidents and other emergencies.· Advances and position hose lines, hold nozzles and direct water streams; raise, climb, and work from ladders and work from high or precarious places; use fire extinguishers, power and hand tools, ropes and other equipment.· Creates building openings to release heat and smoke or provide means for ingress or egress, place salvage covers to prevent water damage and prevent fire from rekindling.· Perform necessary basic and advanced life support for sick, injured, or convalescent persons at the sites of emergencies and en route to hospitals or other medical facilities. Patient care may include: hemorrhage control and treatment for shock, intravenous therapy, medication administration, electrocardiogram interpretation, manual external defibrillation or synchronized cardioversion, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, advanced airway management and fracture stabilization.· Observe established standard operational guidelines, and medical protocols.· Record event information including patient condition, patient history, treatments, vital signs, and scene observations.· Communicates with supervisor or other firefighters and supplies patient information to physicians via radio, telephone, or other electronic transmission, direct contact, and written report.· Operate emergency vehicles and fire fighting apparatus en route to emergencies and during patient transport to the hospital or other facility.· Utilizes computers to enter reports into department data base for billing and statistical purposes, reports, research, and electronic mail communication.· Participates in drills, courses, and training for firefighting and medical techniques, hydraulics, pump operation, and equipment maintenance, and related topics.· Maintain inventories of equipment and supplies.· Perform various maintenance tasks on apparatus and equipment.· Participate in public education programs and building safety inspections.· Assists in supervising firefighters and conduct training for employees as assigned.· Perform general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment; maintain station and grounds; make minor repairs; wash, hang and dry hose; wash, clean, polish, maintain and test apparatus and equipment. **DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** **Education and Experience** **Entry-level certifications requirements:**· Current Colorado EMT-P certificate, OR National Registry EMT-P certificate with ability to obtain Colorado EMT-P before date of hire.· Current ACLS certification· Current Healthcare provider CPR certification· Current State of Colorado Driver’s License or ability to obtain, and must maintain a driving record meeting City of Steamboat Springs insurance requirements· Must successfully complete SSFR’s physical ability evaluation and annual arduous-duty requirements· High school diploma or GED· Must be 21 years of age at time of hire· Must be of good moral character and of temperate and industrious habits· Must be a U.S. citizen or legally eligible to work in the USA· No felony convictions or disqualifying criminal histories· Must be able to read and write the English language· Ability to pass a thorough background checko Psychological evaluationo Driving Historyo Criminal History**Entry-level Preferred Qualifications:**· Proof of completion of an emergency vehicle operator program (i.e. VFIS, CEVO, EVOC or other equivalent internal department program)· Firefighter I certification (ProBoard or IFSAC Accredited)· Must Obtain Colorado Firefighter II within one year of hire· Hazardous Materials Operations certification (ProBoard or IFSAC Accredited)· ICS-100· NIMS 700· PALS or PEPP· Experience with LifePak 15, and ImageTrend PCRs· Current NWCG qualificationso S-130/190 Red Card qualification (FFT2 minimum), meeting current NWCG PMS 310-1 standardso S-131 FFT1 **Lateral experience and certifications requirements:**· Minimum 1 year experience in a full-time paid position on an all-hazards fire department (academy training does not count towards the experience requirement)· Minimum 1 year experience as a Paramedic in a full-time paid position on an all-hazards fire department (academy training does not count towards the experience requirement)· Current Colorado EMT-P certificate, OR National Registry EMT-P certificate with ability to obtain Colorado EMT-P before date of hire.· Current ACLS certification· Current Healthcare provider CPR certification· Current State of Colorado Driver’s License or ability to obtain, and must maintain a driving record meeting City of Steamboat Springs insurance requirements· Must successfully complete SSFR’s physical ability evaluation and annual arduous-duty requirements· High school diploma or GED· Must be 21 years of age at time of hire· Must be of good moral character and of temperate and industrious habits· Must be a U.S. citizen or legally eligible to work in the USA· No felony convictions or disqualifying criminal histories· Must be able to read and write the English language· Ability to pass a thorough background checko Psychological evaluationo Driving Historyo Criminal History **Lateral Preferred Qualifications**:· Proof of completion of an emergency vehicle operator program (i.e. VFIS, CEVO, EVOC or other equivalent internal department program)· Firefighter I certification (ProBoard or IFSAC Accredited)· Must Obtain Colorado Firefighter II within one year of hire· Hazardous Materials Operations certification (ProBoard or IFSAC Accredited)· ICS-100· NIMS 700· PALS or PEPP· Fire Instructor I (ProBoard or IFSAC Accredited)· Experience with LifePak 15, and ImageTrend PCRs· NWCGo S-130/190 Red Card qualification (FFT2 minimum), meeting current NWCG PMS 310-1 standardso S-131 FFT1o ICT5o S-290o S-230/231o ENGB **Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**Training in advanced emergency medical procedures. Training in patient assessment techniques. Knowledge of symptoms of medical emergencies and appropriate treatments for such conditions. Training in multiple firefighting disciplines. Training in various rescue methodologies. Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of fire apparatus and equipment. Thorough knowledge of Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue’s Standard Operating Guidelines. Thorough knowledge of adopted Emergency Medical Protocols. Knowledge of the personnel rules and regulations of the City of Steamboat Springs. Knowledge of the proper methods for maintenance of equipment. Knowledge of building construction, fire codes, and related codes. Knowledge of the geographic layout of the SSFR response area including roads and location of hazardous occupancies. Knowledge of hydraulics as applied to fire fighting. Mechanical aptitude with ability to operate a variety of apparatus, tools, and equipment. Knowledge of water systems and water mains. Agility and strength to do prolonged and arduous work under adverse conditions. Ability to react quickly and remain calm under duress and strain. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Skill in the operation of all fire fighting and rescue equipment including motor vehicles. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with medical directors, superiors, coworkers, cooperators, other employees, and the public. **PHYSICAL DEMANDS**Firefighters are required to work a 48-hour rotating schedule, including weekends and holidays, and overtime and emergency call-back on an as needed basis. Firefighters may, at times, be assigned to a traditional work week schedule.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. All firefighters must pass the annual physical requirements as outlined by SSFR. This includes a physical ability evaluation, an arduous duty pack test, and a medical evaluation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Firefighters must occasionally lift more than 100 pounds while wearing protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus, operating in super-heated atmospheres, and performing an assortment of firefighting duties. These duties may include, but are not limited to, dragging hose weighing up to 150 pounds, carrying and operating equipment weighing 80 pounds, performing rescues of any victims, operate on ladders roofs, and high places, maneuver over unseen terrain or in and through confined spaces.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.Specific required perception includes the ability to hear, feel, talk, smell, and vision capabilities for close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Additionally, the firefighter must be able to operate in an environment deprived of the use of any of the aforementioned. **WORK ENVIRONMENT**The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a variety of indoor building environments and outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. In addition, the employee may be exposed to communicable diseases, such as hepatitis and AIDS, as well as to violence from mentally unstable or combative patients. The work is not only physically strenuous but can be stressful, sometimes involving life-or-death situations and suffering patients.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, except during certain firefighting or emergency activities when noise levels may be loud. **SELECTION GUIDELINES**Formal application; review of education and experience; written examination (optional); physical agility test; oral examination; and interview by appointing authority.The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The City of Steamboat Springs is an equal opportunity employer.If you like serving in a role that will directly and positively impact our great community, you'll enjoy your career with us!**Pay Range:**$26.83 - $37.11Offers will be negotiated based on each candidate's qualifications. **Merit:** This role is eligible for merit within our pay-for-performance philosophy via our annual performance review process. Hires after September 1st will take the next year's compensation data into account but would not be eligible for merit until the following year. **Benefits:** Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as other program offerings such as our Employee Assistance Program and more. You may also contribute to our 401(a) plan that includes a company match. Seasonal roles are not eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverage, but have benefits such as Paid Sick Leave, Ski and Skate Pass, Employee Assistance Program, etc.