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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​​
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A High School diploma to GED equivalent​​
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Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at a level adequate to perform the job
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Valid Colorado driver's license OR able to obtain within 6 months of hire with a satisfactory driving record
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Minimum of 3 years experience with a career/combination fire department
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Completed approved career Firefighter I Academy with a minimum of 400 hours of instruction
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CO DFPC Firefighter I certification or out-of-state equivalent
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CO DFPC Hazardous Materials Awareness/Operations certification or out-of-state equivalent
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FEMA ICS-100, FEMA ICS-200, FEMA IS-700,
FEMA IS-800 certification or equivalent -
CDPHE EMT certification/license at time of hire
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NREMT Basic certification
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AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certification​​​
Firefighter EMT/Paramedic
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Must be at least 18 years of age
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​​Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
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Must have or able to obtain a valid State of Colorado Drivers License within 6 months of hire with a satisfactory driving record
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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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