Job Description
Job DescriptionPosition: Entry Level Firefighter Grade IV (EMT/Paramedic Preferred) Salary 2025: $70,731 - 101,045 Firefighter/EMT $85,888 - 111,150 Firefighter ParamedicBenefits: Benefits eligibleStatus: FLSA Non-ExemptUnion Status: Union; covered under Collective Bargaining AgreementShift schedule: 48/96Application period:July 8th, 2025 - August 10th, 2025Deadline for application: August 10th, 2025 by 11:59pm All application materials must be received by application deadline.
DO NOT UPLOAD ITEMS TO THE NTN WEBSITE ONLY APPLY FOR THE POSITION THROUGH MVFPD.ORGApplication materials to be submitted: Cover letter Current CPAT NTN FireTeam Test (to be completed on the NTN website; do not upload this to the application) Resume Completed MVFR application (ONLY ON MVFPD.ORG) Copies of all licenses, certifications, and documents as per application CDPHE Paramedic certification or National Registry Paramedic Certification and/or EMT-B certification or National Registry Certification High School Diploma or GED Associates Degree from an accredited college or university is highly desirableRecruitment Timeline: DATESREQUIRED ACTIONS7/8/2025 - 8/10/2025Open Application Period8/22/2025 - 9/12/2025Skills Assessment Center and Interviews2026Two weeks of pre-academy (Exact date TBD)2/9/2026Fire Academy BenefitsIn addition to the intangible benefits derived by service to the community and gaining invaluable training and experience MVFR offers:
- Highly competitive wages
- FPPA Pension
- 48/96 Shift Schedule
- Generous Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- Short & Long-term disability
- Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Annual Uniform Allowance
- Access to fitness facilities
- Continuing Education and Advanced Training in
- Structural and Wildland Firefighting
- Emergency Medical Response
- Hazardous Material and Vehicle Extrication
- Heavy Rescue and Technical Rescue
- National Fire Academy Courses
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Guidance and Development
Testing and AssessmentsCandidates who are made a conditional offer will be required to successfully pass the following:
- Psychological Testing
- Integrity Interview & Background Investigation
- Medical Exam with Drug Screening