Meet the Lateral Paramedic definition
Current State of Colorado Paramedic certification or National Registry Paramedic (NRP) certification
Candidates with over 10 years of fire service experience who have been separated from fire service employment within the previous three years may be considered a Lateral Hire at the discretion of the Fire Chief
Valid CPAT certification
Possess and maintain a State of Colorado Hazardous Materials Operations Certification, or higher (to be achieved during the academy or through reciprocity)
Demonstrated knowledge skills, and abilities of a step grade Firemedic II in accordance with the position job description and district rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Possess and maintain CPR certification
The District will determine the length of the academy and the subject matter covered
Firefighter Paramedics must successfully pass a final Fire Academy examination in accordance with the North Metro Fire Rescue District Promotions SOP, as well as the Civil Service Rules and Regulations, and the Employee Rules, Regulations and Benefits Manual
The agency must utilize Fire-Based EMS that provides emergency transport
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent
Possess a valid, unrestricted Colorado Driver's License
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and safe driving record for continued employment
Firefighter Paramedics shall be required to attend and pass a Fire Academy
Failure to successfully pass the Fire Academy's tests, written and practical, will be cause for termination
Possess and maintain a State of Colorado Fire Fighter I certification, or higher (to be achieved during the academy or through reciprocity)
The current agency must be similar or larger than North Metro Fire in terms of size of district, population served, and services provided
Candidates must be currently employed by a fire service agency with a minimum of two (2) years' experience with the agency
All required certifications will be accomplished before beginning any assignment within the Operations Division
During the Fire Academy, a Firefighter Paramedic must obtain an 80% or better score on the written exams and a 'pass' score on all practical exams
Current CPAT certification by final offer date
Be able to maintain Paramedic certificate issued by the State of Colorado
New hires must, as a condition of employment, pass the following applicable pre-offer and post-offer/hire processes: oral boards, reference checks, background checks including criminal background check, sex-offender registry, and driving record check