Single Role EMT & Paramedic and Firefighter/ EMT & Firefighter/Paramedic

Job Information

RED, WHITE & BLUE FIRE DISTRICT
316 N MAIN ST BRECKENRIDGE, CO
BRECKENRIDGE, COLORADO 80424
970-453-2474
https://www.RWBFire.org/

Updated: March 28, 2024

POSITION TITLE: Single Role EMT & Paramedic and Firefighter/ EMT & Firefighter/Paramedic

Red, White & Blue Fire Protection District (RWB) is accepting applications continuously for the positions of Single Role EMT, Single Role Paramedic, Firefighter EMT, and Firefighter/Paramedic. The next anticipated candidate pool selection will be April 7, 2024.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING FOR THEIR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED:

• THE FIRE TEAM EXAM
• PSSA
• PHQ (WITH REFERENCES)

JOB REQUIREMENTS

AGE:  21

CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED: Yes

HIGH SCHOOL GRAD/GED: Yes

VALID COLORADO DRIVER’S LICENSE: Yes, any state. CO within 30 days of hire.

ABILITY TO READ/SPEAK ENGLISH: Yes

VISION: Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

COLLEGE: 60 college credits are preferred

PRIOR EXPERIENCE: Previous Fire and/or Emergency Responder experience preferred.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

* All required certifications must be valid at the time of application.

* To be considered, applicants must upload the following documentation to NTN by April 7th at 5:00 p.m.

FOR SINGLE-ROLE APPLICANTS (EMT AND PARAMEDIC) – PLEASE SEE SINGLE ROLE JOB DESCRIPTION ON OUR WEBSITE FOR DETAILS OF EXPECTATIONS ON TRANSITIONING TO CERTIFIED FIREFIGHTER – WWW.RWBFIRE.ORG

• High School Diploma or Equivalent G.E.D Certificate
• Current CO and/or National Registry EMT-Basic or Paramedic
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers’ certification
• Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record
• Resume
• Letter of interest.
  • This letter of interest is your opportunity to tell us why you would be an asset to RWB.
  • Explain any lapse in employment. One page is the recommended length. Grammar, punctuation, and proper spelling does matter to us.
• IAFF/IAFC CPAT Certification (required at the time of Job Offer)
  FOR FIREFIGHTER/EMT AND FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred qualifications are not required, but applicants must upload the following documents to NTN for these qualifications to be considered at the time of candidate pool selection.
• Applicants must upload the following documentation to NTN by April 7th at 5:00 p.m.

1. College transcripts – 60 credit hours of coursework, associate degree, undergraduate or post-graduate degree
2. Current CO, IFSAC, or ProBoard Firefighter II
3. Current CO, IFSAC, or ProBoard Hazardous Materials Tech Certification
4. Incident Command System I-200,
5. IS-700 (available online)
6. S130/190 Certification
7. Wildland Firefighter Red Card
8. Intravenous (IV) certification
9. Emergency Vehicle Operations (EVO) certification, or equivalent
10. Communicate proficiently in Spanish in a professional environment.

HIRING PROCESS:

• Candidate Pool Selection from NTN
• Application Reviews
• Panel Interviews
• Ride-a-Longs to include EMS skills evaluations.
• Background checks
• Chiefs Interviews
• Conditional job offer(s) with pre-employment conditions

2024 SALARY INFORMATION:  24 PAY PERIODS PER YEAR, FLSA NON-EXEMPT, MAY BE COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE

Single Role EMT:  $63,157.50 – (move into FF/EMT salary schedule after completing academy)
Single Role Paramedic:  $73,081.80 – (move into FF/Paramedic salary schedule after completing academy)
Firefighter/EMT: $70,175.00 – $100,250.00
Firefighter/Paramedic: $81,202.50 – $111,277.50

BENEFIT INFORMATION: 

RWB Fire provides benefits to full-time employees scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week. Employees are eligible for benefits on the first of the month following employment.

RETIREMENT plans are administered through Fire & Police Pension Association (FPPA). RWB Fire participates in the statewide defined benefit plan. For more detail, visit https://FPPAco.org/Benefits.html.  Deferred compensation plans, including up to $2500 employer paid contribution to a 457 traditional plan.

MEDICAL A choice of plans is available, and premiums are covered 90% by RWB and 10% by the employee.  RWB also offers either a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) or health savings (HSA) account to help offset out-of-pocket medical, dental, and vision expenses. Flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and/or dependent care are available.

DENTAL Available, premiums are covered 90% by RWB and 10% by the employee.

VISION Available, premiums are covered 90% by RWB and 10% by the employee.

LIFE INSURANCE of $50,000 coverage is extended to every employee and covered by RWB Fire. Additional voluntary life insurance is available.

MENTAL and PHYSICAL WELL-BEING benefits include peer support, employee assistance programs (EAP), workers’ compensation, functional movement screenings, Life Scan Wellness screenings, and exercise facilities at each station.

LEAVE TIME 8 paid holidays at time and a half, vacation starting at 144 hours per year, 144 hours of sick time per year plus 48 hours of “self-care” time.  Sick Bank donation program.  Maternity/Paternity leave, bereavement leave, domestic violent leave, voting leave, and military leave available.

ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION BENEFIT Bonus for HazMat Tech.  Bonus for Bachelor, Master, and PhD degrees.  Longevity pay is based on years of service in 5-year increments.

LABOR AND MANAGEMENT RELATIONSHIP:

The RWB Board of Directors recognizes the RWB Career Firefighters Association, Local 4325 union as the exclusive collective bargaining representative for all full-time employees whose primary duties include response to emergency incidents.  All members covered by the Union have the right to join or not join the Union.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:

Please visit www.rwbfire.org for a complete and detailed overview of our department.

The Red, White & Blue Fire Protection District (District) provides all-hazard emergency response to the citizens and guests in the Town of Breckenridge, Town of Blue River, unincorporated Summit County and automatic aid to the neighboring Fire Districts. The District is located within the Upper Blue River Valley of Summit County, Colorado between the Ten Mile Mountain Range and the Continental Divide.

The Town of Breckenridge boasts the Breckenridge Ski Resort, one of the world-renowned ski destinations that has more than 1,600,000 skiers visits annually.  Within the District’s 138 square mile response area, 98.19 square miles, or 71.15% are considered wilderness or non-buildable areas.  The District is in the heart of the beautiful Rocky Mountains.  Most of the community is based in the north/south valley between two mountain ranges at altitudes of 9,200 to 10,000 feet; surrounded by peaks as tall as 14,000 feet.  The Blue River runs through the middle of the valley, beginning at the south end of the District and running through the middle of the valley before emptying into Dillon Reservoir, located primarily in the adjoining jurisdiction of Summit Fire and EMS Authority.  The population served by the District has continued to steadily increase on an annual basis, both in permanent and seasonal population.

The District has a large influx to its population during the seasonal periods of November through April and June through September.  This population increase is a result of the Breckenridge Ski Resort, world-class sporting events, beautiful amenities, and the vast outdoor year-round activities that the Rocky Mountains have to offer.  The community has bed space for approximately 40,000 visitors to be housed in second homes, resort buildings, or hotels.  In addition, on any given day within the ski season, there are 15,000 to 25,000 skier visits adding to the total population of the community.  The total population during peak tourism times is nearly 60,000 people.

The District boundaries are defined using GPS and mapping programs, however, basic boundaries are the Summit/Park County line to the South, Ten Mile Range to the West, Farmers Korner to the North, and Continental Divide to the East.   The District uses automated vehicle location for responses and utilizes automatic aid to support response for units within the District, but also Summit Fire and EMS may respond in the District if they are the closest unit.

The District currently operates four (4) strategically placed fire stations to serve the citizens of the Upper Blue Valley. Each station is staffed with resources and equipment to effectively provide the needed services to their respective response areas as well as the entire District and the surrounding communities.

There are many programs effective within the all-hazards response model implemented within the District. These programs are conducted within all divisions of the District to support the mission and vision of the District. These programs include:

• Community Risk Management
• Public Education
• Fire Investigation, Origin, and Cause
• Domestic Preparedness, Planning, and Response
• Fire Suppression
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
• Technical Rescue
• Hazardous Materials
• Wildland Fire Services
• Training and Professional Development

POTENTIAL DISQUALIFIERS:

1. Conviction of, admission to, currently charged with, or under indictment for committing a felony after reaching age 18, or any crime that would be classified as a felony under Colorado statutes.
2. Use of illegal drugs
3. Admission or conviction of perjury.
4. No current Driver’s License, inability to obtain a CO Driver’s License, Driver’s License currently suspended, canceled, revoked, or restricted at the time of the background check, conditional job offers, or hiring.
5. Not a high school graduate and/or no Colorado-recognized GED.
6. Incomplete or inaccurate application package.
7. Failure to be on time for the testing or interview process.
8. Not having required certifications. Certifications must be valid at the time of application and upon hire.
9. Motor vehicle records – One or more major convictions in the last five years; OR four or more minor violations; OR three or more at-fault accidents in the last three years; OR any combination of minor violations and at-fault accidents totaling four or more occurrences. Major convictions include driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs or refusing to test for sobriety; leaving the scene of an accident or attempting to elude a police officer; reckless driving/racing; involvement in a fatal accident; assault involving a motor vehicle; passing a stopped school bus; and driving with a suspended/revoked license. Minor violations include any moving violation other than a “major conviction”, except motor vehicle equipment, load or size violations; improper or failure to display license plates; and failure to sign or display a registration or have a driver’s license in possession (if valid license exists). At-fault accidents include any accident where the driver is cited with a violation or negligently contributes to the accident or any single-vehicle accident that is not caused by (actual) equipment failure.
10. Conviction of a felony or domestic violence crime.
11. Dishonorable Discharge or a conviction by a military court martial.
    If any traffic charges or any criminal charge(s) are pending, the processing of the application will be suspended until the final disposition of the charge(s). The applicant is responsible for advising the District when the case has a disposition.

A person is considered convicted of an offense when an adjudication of guilt is entered against said person by a court, a plea of no contest or a plea of guilty is entered, including situations where:  The sentence is subsequently probated, and the person is discharged from probation. Deferred adjudication is granted. The person is pardoned for the offense unless the pardon is expressly granted for subsequent proof of innocence.

Candidate Contact:
Jeff Nordeen – Battalion Chief
970-453-2474
[email protected]

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