2024 Lateral Firefighter - EMT Basic

• Firefighter IV/Apprentice Firefighter II/Lateral Firefighter/EMT-Basic with 2 - 3 years of Experience: $82,315
• Firefighter III/Journey Firefighter I/Lateral Firefighter/EMT-Basic with 3 years of Experience: $88,338

Benefits Package Includes: Medical; Dental; Vision; Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave); FPPA Defined Benefit Retirement Plan; Life and disability insurance; Employee Assistance Program

The Greeley Fire Department is seeking qualified applicants with two or more years of career firefighter experience to establish an eligibility list for the position of full-time Lateral Firefighter/EMT-Basic.

The City of Greeley Fire Department provides an ‘All Hazards’ emergency response for a population of over 115,000 citizens and covers a response area of 64 square miles. The Department responds to over 18,000 emergency calls from seven fire stations and is comprised of 133 personnel. The Department provides Advanced Life Support Service at the Paramedic level and partners with an ambulance contractor who provides transport services.

The Greeley Fire Department is proud of its long-standing tradition of providing world class emergency services. Those qualified candidates who are highly motivated and who have demonstrated sound, honest, and truthful actions with a commitment to service are highly desirable.

Firefighter/EMT-Basics perform individually and/or as a member of a team and participate in activities in the following areas: combating, extinguishing, and preventing fires; responding to emergency medical and traffic accident calls and other related public assistance activities; performing routine custodial maintenance of fire department equipment, apparatus, and facilities.

Minimum Requirements:

• 21 years of age at the time of application deadline.
• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
• A minimum of 2 years of full-time experience as a firefighter (within the last 12 months) with a career fire service agency (federal, state, county, municipal or special district) whose primary responsibility is fire protection and emergency medical services.
• Successful job performance and no prior disciplinary action within the prior two years of experience (Copies of performance evaluations may be required as part of the background verification).
• Possession of the following certifications (Copies must be provided at time of application):
  1. Current State of Colorado or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.
  2. American Heart Association Basic Life Support Health Care Provider.
  3. Firefighter II (Must meet ProBoard/IFSAC Accreditation).
  4. Hazardous Materials Awareness/Operations (Must meet ProBoard/IFSAC Accreditation).
• Possession of a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Greeley’s driving records policy. State of Colorado license required by hire date.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive pre-employment background check, criminal history, motor vehicle record review, and drug screen utilizing the following criteria:
  1. No felony convictions or conviction involving moral turpitude.
  2. No felonious drug usage or related activities within the previous 5 years.
  3. No use of marijuana within the last two years.
  4. No arrest for DUI, DWAI, or DUID within the last 5 years.

Essential Functions:

• Responds to emergencies.
• Performs job functions as required, based on recognized standards for required certifications.
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing.
• Understands and follows oral and written instructions.
• Records information accurately.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees.
• Provides professional customer service.
• Works effectively with the public in situations involving severe trauma.
• Learns a variety of firefighting duties, methods, and techniques.
• Uses both manual and power tools.
• Works independently or as a part of a team.
• Climbs ladders and works at various heights.
• Recognizes hazardous conditions and responds quickly to changing situations under those conditions.
• Moves heavy objects (50 pounds or more), bend, climb, push, pull, stoop, and kneel in
• Operates, or is a passenger in, an emergency vehicle responding to fire, accident, or medical emergency scenes.
• Awkward and cramped positions to perform tasks normally associated with this position.
• Responds to fire, accident, or medical emergency scenes at any time during work schedule.
• Works in adverse conditions (i.e. weather, around fuels, oils, cleaning fluids and fumes, extreme heat and cold, etc.).
• Provides specialized training to Department members if qualified.
• Maintains physical fitness according to Department standards.
• Presents safety and informational presentations to the public.
• Operates computers for record keeping, documentation, and communication.

Lateral Firefighter Hiring Timeline:

• April 1^st- Application period opens. 
• June 7th, 2024 - Deadline to submit application (5pm).
• Week of July 22 - 26–in person interviews, skills assessments and Chief Interviews.
• Week of July 29 - conditional job offers via email. 
• Week of July 29 - pre-employment testing (backgrounds/DMV).
• Week of August 5 – in person medical evaluations, fitness/wellness assessment (Front Line Medical). 
• Week of August 12, 2024- final job offer. 
• September 12, 2024, official hire date and start of lateral academy.

To Apply:

• Step One: CITY OF GREELEY APPLICATION: All Candidates are required to submit a City of Greeley Employment Application, which can be found by visiting JOIN OUR TEAM. Review information for minimum requirements. Applicants who do not meet all the minimum job requirements will not be considered.
• Step Two: Interviews & Skills Assessment: Candidates who meet the minimum requirements may be invited to participate in the Skills Assessment and Interview process.

NOTE: Preference points will be awarded to the scores for Military Veterans who provide proper documentation, such as a DD Form 214. Five (5) preference points will be added to the overall score of those qualified candidates who pass each section.

Preference points will be awarded to the scores for fluency in a second language. Four (4) preference points for fluency or two (2) preference points for partial fluency will be added to the overall score of candidates that demonstrate proficiency during a scheduled skills evaluation.

Post Conditional Job Offer – Pre-hiring Minimum Requirements:

• Must be able pass the medical evaluation by the department Physician (NFPA 1582 Standard).
• Be in good physical condition and possess or obtain a current Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) prior to final job offer. Candidates who do not already possess a current CPAT card can visit https://www.aims.edu/academics/fire-science/cpat/ for more information and to schedule a Candidate Physical Ability Test through Aims Community College or the City of Greeley will arrange for a CPAT exam for candidates prior to final job offer if applicable.
• Pass the Greeley Fire Department Annual fitness/wellness assessment.
• Pass the designated psychological screening process.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing, using tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a team environment.

Prior to their final job offer, candidates must have submitted copies of all current certifications, as required.

Employment:

• Those selected for employment will be paid to attend the current lateral fire academy. 
• Those who are placed on the eligibility list will remain on the list for twelve (12) months. The eligibility list may be extended for an additional twelve (12) month period at the request of the Fire Chief and approval by the Civil Service Commission.

Post Hiring Requirements:

• Successful completion of the current Lateral Firefighter Academy; and,
• Must be certified as a Fire Fighter II by the State of Colorado within 12 months of hire, maintain that certification; and,
• Must be certified at State of Colorado Hazardous Materials Awareness/Operations within 12 months of hire, maintain that certification; and
• Possess or obtain and maintain State of Colorado EMT-Basic certification; and,
• Must successfully complete the Medical Director approved program to practice as an EMT-Basic for Greeley Fire Department immediately upon completion of the post-academy training process.

If you have further questions, please send an email to Talent.Acquisition@greeleygov.com.

EOE Statement: The City of Greeley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ADA Statement: We are committed to an inclusive and barrier-free search process. We provide accommodations for applicants requesting accommodation through the search process such as alternative formats of this posting. Individuals with disabilities in need of accommodations throughout the search process should contact the ADA Coordinator at: HR@Greeleygov.com .

Conditions of Employment: Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a drug test, a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation. For more information about City policies and practices during the recruitment process, including but not limited to EOE, Reasonable Accommodation, and pre-employment screenings, please visit our career page HERE.