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Company Name : South Metro Fire Rescue
Location : Centennial, CO 80112
Position : Firefighter Recruit

Job Description : ENTRY-LEVEL & EXPERIENCED FIREFIGHTER
$20.33/hour
(16 Week Academy Rate)
APPLICATION DUE 4/3/2022

THIS RECRUITMENT WILL FILL A TOTAL OF 60 VACANCIES FOR TWO OF OUR UPCOMING FIREFIGHTER ACADEMIES IN THE FALL OF 2022 AND SPRING OF 2023.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT OUR ACADEMY TIMELINE HAS BEEN UPDATED. PLEASE REVIEW THE START DATES AND DEADLINES AS THESE HAVE CHANGED.
IF SELECTED YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN BOTH ACADEMIES AS YOU MAY NOT HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SELECT WHICH YOU WILL BE HIRED FOR.

South Metro Fire Rescue is seeking entry-level and experienced Firefighters to join our organization for the upcoming Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 Academies.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Performs firefighting, emergency medical, and rescue work in emergency situations. Provides basic life support care under standard protocols and statutes. Maintains apparatus, vehicles, equipment, and fire stations. Employees are assigned to a field station and perform a wide variety of firefighting, emergency medical, and rescue techniques under direct and limited supervision.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
Must be 18 years of age by hire date of 8/22/2022.
Valid FireTEAM test score through 8/22/2022.
Valid CPAT certificate through 8/22/2022 and due by 3/21/2022 or application date.
Possess or be able to obtain a Colorado driver’s license by 8/22/2022.
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.

APPLICANTS POSSESSING AN EMT-B CERTIFICATE:

Must maintain a current Colorado EMT-B or National Registry certificate through December 2022.
Must maintain a valid CPR certificate from either AHA Basic Life support for the healthcare Provider or Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer through December 2022.

APPLICANTS POSSESSING AN EMT-P CERTIFICATE:

Must maintain a current Colorado EMT-P or National Registry Paramedic certificate through December
Must maintain a valid ACLS Provider certificate through December 2022.
Must maintain a valid CPR certificate from either AHA Basic Life support for the Healthcare Provider or Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer through December 2022.

** PLEASE NOTE: SMFR does not permit the use of marijuana including the previous 12 months from contingent offer regardless of whether it is legal in the state of Colorado. **

C-PAT:

Candidates are required to have a CPAT certificate that is valid and available to upload should the candidate be invited to apply by March 21, 2022. This same certificate must be valid through August 22, 2022.

PRE-RECORDED VIDEO INTERVIEW:

Only a limited number of candidates will be invited to complete a pre-recorded video interview. The pre-recorded video interview consists of 5 questions. Further instructions will be provided to selected candidates.

ORAL BOARD:

Oral board dates will be confirmed after applications are completed.

TENTATIVE ACADEMY HIRING PROCESS TIMELINE:

April 3, 2022
SMFR Application deadline

April 11-17, 2022
Pre-recoded Video Interviews

June, 2022
Oral Boards

Late June 2022
Contingent Job Offers extended via email

June – July, 2022
Pre-employment Background (background check, psychological evaluation, and fitness/wellness assessment)

July – August, 2022
Final Job Offers

August 22 & 23, 2022
Fall 2022 Fire Academy New Employee Orientation

August 24, 2022
Fall 2022 Fire Academy Starts

December 9, 2022
Fall 2022 Fire Academy Ends

December 12, 2022
Fall 2022 & Spring 2023 Fire Academy EMT-B Training Starts

January 20, 2023
Fall 2022 & Spring 2023 Fire Academy EMT-B Training Ends

February 20, 2023
Spring 2023 Fire Academy Starts

June 9, 2023
Spring 2023 Fire Academy Ends

**The hiring process timeline is subject to change at any time**

COMPENSATION:

16 Week Academy – $20.33/hour

All candidates will go through a 16-week academy regardless of previous experience and everyone is paid the same wage during the academy.

Additional Compensation
SMFR strongly values education and in turn, compensates employees who have a degree with an education differential from the date of hire as follows: Associates 1% of base wage Bachelors 3% of base wage Masters 5% of base wage Ph.D. 6% of base wage
Experienced Firefighters
We value previous paid firefighter experience and are willing to compensate our new hires based on the paid experience they bring to SMFR. To qualify for experienced Firefighter pay upon completion of our 16-week academy, applicants must have at least 3 years of paid experience as a firefighter (within the last 12 months) with a full-time fire service agency whose primary responsibility is fire protection and emergency medical service.

BENEFITS

South Metro Fire Rescue’s compensation philosophy is designed to attract and retain highly skilled and motivated employees. As such, SMFR’s compensation is more than base pay. All regular full-time SMFR employees enjoy a total compensation package including base wages, leave accruals, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance employer-paid premiums, Retiree Health Savings, Death & Disability and employer-paid pension contributions as well as a positive work culture including a robust Fitness, Wellness and Rehabilitation Program, educational opportunities and support, job security and other positive non-monetary values which are intended to collectively position SMFR as an employer of choice in its geographic area. SMFR recognizes that being an employer of choice has different meanings to different people depending on what elements a person highly values. But SMFR’s overall goal is to be a great place to work.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For all questions related to the Firefighter Hiring Process, please email employment@southmetro.org.
**South Metro Fire Rescue is an Equal Opportunity Employer**

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