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Available Positions:
Firefighter/EMT-B, EMT-A, EMT-I, or Paramedic
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Montrose Fire Protection District is hiring full-time FIREFIGHTER/EMTs, Paramedics preferred
POSITION START DATE: May 1, 2026
POSITION TITLE: FIREFIGHTER/EMT-BASIC
ANNUAL SALARY: $68,000-$84,507 depending on qualifications
POSITION TITLE: FIREFIGHTER/EMT-A, EMT-I
ANNUAL SALARY: $72,574-$89,564 depending on qualifications
POSITION TITLE: FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC
ANNUAL SALARY: $77,465-$94,620 depending on qualifications
BENEFITS: Pension, Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off
FLSA/CAREER STATUS: Non-Exempt/Full-Time
WORK SCHEDULE: 48/96 Hour Shifts
Application Opening Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Application Closing Date (time): Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 4:00 pm MST
Submittal Process: Application (completed), Certificates (uploaded), and Resume (submitted) online at www.montrosefire.org
Selection Process: Candidates who pass the application/resume review may be invited to participate in the following interview process:
Physical Abilities Test: March 16-20, 2026
Interviews: March 16-20, 2026
Executive Interviews: March 23-27, 2026
Firefighter/EMT-B: Minimum Qualifications to Apply
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. One (1) year certification from college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Current Certificates: Colorado or National Registry EMT-B
Other: Valid Driver’s License
Age: Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of application
MFPD FF EMT-Basic Job Description.pdf
Firefighter/EMT-A, EMT-I: Minimum Qualifications to Apply
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. One (1) year certification from college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Current Certificates: Colorado or National Registry EMT-A or EMT-I, American Heart Association ACLS provider
Other: Valid Driver's License
Age: Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of application
MFPD FF EMT-A EMT-I Job Description.pdf
Firefighter/Paramedic: Minimum Qualifications to Apply
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. One (1) year certification from college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Current Certificates: Colorado or National Registry EMT-P, American Heart Association ACLS provider
Other: Valid Driver's License
Age: Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of application
MFPD FF Paramedic Job Description.pdf
Successful applicants may receive a conditional job offer contingent on the following:
Submit to and pass a background check
Submit to and pass drug screening
Submit to and pass a physical examination
All questions regarding this job posting can be directed to Lindsay Wiley via email at Lindsay.wiley@montrosefire.org