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Adams County
Firefighter EMT/Paramedic and Lateral Firefighter Applications

Open: June 30, 2025 - 8:00 am
Close: August 1, 2025 - 8:00 am

Are you ready to fulfill your dreams of becoming a firefighter or paramedic with ACFR? We're looking for like-minded individuals who identify with our ideals and can carry out our mission statement in every interaction with the citizens of Adams County. 

What It's Like To Work For ACFR

A Day In The Life Of A Fire Medic

Minimum Qualifications

Lateral Firefighter

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  • Must be at least 18 years of age​​

  • A High School diploma to GED equivalent​​

  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at a level adequate to perform the job

  • Valid Colorado driver's license OR able to obtain within 6 months of hire with a satisfactory driving record

  • Minimum of 3 years experience with a career/combination fire department

  • Completed approved career Firefighter I Academy with a minimum of 400 hours of instruction

  • CO DFPC Firefighter I certification or out-of-state equivalent

  • CO DFPC Hazardous Materials Awareness/Operations certification or out-of-state equivalent

  • FEMA ICS-100, FEMA ICS-200, FEMA IS-700,
    FEMA IS-800 certification or equivalent

  • CDPHE EMT certification/license at time of hire

  • NREMT Basic certification

  • AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certification​​​

Firefighter EMT/Paramedic

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  • Must be at least 18 years of age

  • ​​Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent

  • Must have or able to obtain a valid State of Colorado Drivers License within 6 months of hire with a satisfactory driving record

  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and able to speak, read, and write the English language

Additional requirements include ​Pre-employment background check, criminal history review, physical fitness/wellness assessment, medical evaluation, drug screen and psychological exam. ​​​

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