Job Location:  Lamar Fire Department

Employment Type:  Full-time

Full-time Engineer – Fire Department  (Non-Exempt) – Under general supervision, responds to alarm and other emergency calls to protect life and property; drives and operates fire equipment and apparatus; participates in fire prevention programs including inspections, station maintenance, and training activities; operates and carries out Emergency Medical Technician duties; leads volunteers.  Work varies requiring individual judgment within prescribed standards and procedures.  

Qualifications:  Shall be certified as an Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate, by the State of Colorado, or EMT-Basic with IV certification and is willing to obtain EMT-Intermediate certification.  Applicants must possess a valid Colorado driver’s license.  Applicants shall be certified as a Fire Fighter 1 under the Colorado Division of Fire Safety or become certified within two years.  Hazardous Materials Operations or Technician level certifications preferred.  

Preferred Qualifications: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school, one year of experience as a Firefighter or as a volunteer and knowledgeable in all aspects of general fire-fighting tactics, and operations of all fire apparatus and equipment.

Deadline to Apply: Will remain open until filled.   

Pay Range: $17.22 - $22.78   Hiring Pay:  $17.22