Lateral Firefighter Paramedic

Firefighter/Paramedics perform tasks necessary to preserve the health and safety of the public in fire and non-fire situations including providing advanced life support to patients who are victims of trauma and medical emergencies. Serve as an integral member of a team during all functions of the department.

• Documents daily truck and equipment checks. Includes accurate documentation of all controlled substance medications. Ensure that the ambulance is always ready to respond.

• Appropriately and promptly document all patient reports. This is done preferably right after the call is complete but should be done before leaving the shift unless permission is obtained from the EMS Captain. This includes all required paperwork being completed and signed.

• Ability to obtain and maintain DFPD Crew Lead Medic status

• Probationary period will be applied when the member is EMT-P certified, willing to perform, but not yet authorized by the EMS Medical Director to perform the crew leader level.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of standard firefighting strategy and tactics
• Knowledge of EMS strategy and tactics
• Knowledge of DFPD district geography and boundaries.
• Knowledge of DFPD apparatus, medical and firefighting equipment.
• Knowledge of DFPD rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Skill in communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, officers, supervisor, other professionals, and the general public sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction and form mutually beneficial networks.
• Comply with HIPAA requirements
• Knowledge of NERIS Incident Reporting System
• Knowledge of and ability to work within the ICS/NIMS system
• Provide direction and supervision as a lead medic during EMS incidents.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)
• IFSAC Firefighter I (State of Colorado)
• State of Colorado EMT-Paramedic
• ACLS
• PALS
• Hazmat Operations or higher - IFSAC Certification
• S-130/190
• L-180
• IS-100, 200, 700, 800
• Valid State Driver’s License
• CPR for the professional rescuer (or approved equivalent)

• Must pass and maintain a yearly DFPD assessment and physical as stipulated in the DFPD wellness and fitness policy to perform the duties, activities, and requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess the ability to work in high noise, low and extreme light, dusty, dirty, wet, freezing, high heat, high vibration, confined spaces, high and unstable environments.
• Very Heavy Work: Exerting up to 150 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must comply with the organization’s wellness and fitness policy and remain qualified as an operational responder as defined by NFPA 1580 guidelines
• Must maintain Response 1 capabilities.

Durango Fire Protection District is expanding and building a new station that will be open in 2027. To prepare, we are adding staffing to be able to support this new station.

This job posting is for multiple openings. Job posting will be open through May 22, 2026 at 1200 MT.

If you are selected for an interview, the process will be in-person in Durango, Colorado, the week of June 1, 2026. The interview process includes an oral interview, a physical test, a written fire test, a written paramedic test, and a hands-on skills test.