Platte Valley F.P.D. (CO) is accepting apps for FULL TIME FIREFIGHTER / EMT Until December 28, 2016. Salary: $45,910.62 annually For details about this career and over 3,500 other fire departments looking to hire firefighters Join FireCareers.com today… Fill out your PROFILE and get access to thousands of career firefighter recruitment’s across the Country. FREE 7 Day Pass
Platte Valley Fire Protection District. (CO)
is accepting applications for:
FULL TIME FIREFIGHTER / EMT
We are currently building an ELIGIBILITY LIST for future career FIREFIGHTER/EMT positions for 2017. The position is paid, non-exempt, on a 48/96 shift schedule.
Minimum Certification requirements are:
- State of Colorado EMT
- Current CPR
- State of Colorado Firefighter I
- State of Colorado HazMat Operations
- NIMS 100, 200, 700
Benefits include:
- FPPA Pension
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 96 hours of Vacation Leave after 1 Year
Applicants will be required to complete the following examinations:
- National Testing Network (NTN) FireTEAM FirefighterTest
- Physical Ability Test
- Medical Skills Assessment
- Essay Completion
- Oral Board Interview
- Fire Chief Interview
If you are interested in joining our department, please click the link(s) below. Please only apply if you have the minimum requirements/certifications. Anyone who does not meet these requirements will not be considered.
- Firefighter/EMT Job Posting
- Firefighter/EMT Job Description
- Hiring Checklist
- Employment Application
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT:
- Jim Klug, Battalion Chief
- 970-353-3890
- jklug@plattevalleyfire.org
The Platte Valley Fire Protection District is a combination department consisting of paid administration, firefighters and paramedics, as well as reserve EMT and firefighter staff. The District relies on the dedication of these members to provide professional emergency medical and fire response services.
Our members are a diverse base of people with a variety of training, skills and a commitment to the District. Without these people, the Platte Valley Fire Protection District would not be thriving as it is today. Our department hires individuals who are passionate, dedicated, and committed to improving the lives of those they help everyday as well as their own through personal development and training.
Our members are not only committed to bettering themselves mentally and physically, but also willing to put their lives on the line at a moment’s notice for the safety and benefit of all. We look for individuals who are honest, trustworthy, and compassionate to join our family and dedicated to growing with us as we look towards our future goals.
All applicants receive equal consideration regardless of their race, color, religion, age, gender, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin or any other protected status.
*Applications for RESERVE FIREFIGHTER/EMT positions will be taken year-round, but only reviewed during times which reserve positions are available.** To complete an application for RESERVE positions, please click here. Please email questions and applications to Captain Baysinger at lbaysinger@plattevalleyfire.org or return to 27128 County Road 53, Kersey CO 80644.
Please note that applications are only considered for the position(s) for which submitted and remain “active” until the position is filled. To be considered for additional or future openings, a new application must be submitted. Unsolicited applications or resumes will be discarded. Thank you for your interest in joining our department.