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Arvada Fire Protection District
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Position Title: Firefighter/Paramedic
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Position Type: Firefighter
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Position Location: Arvada, CO
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Closed date: 04/30/2012
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Job Description
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| ARVADA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
7903 ALLISON WAY
ARVADA, COLORADO 80003
Updated: January 12, 2012
Classification: Firefighter/Paramedic
Arvada Fire Protection District is closing their Firefighter/Paramedic job posting on April 30, 2012.
Salary Information: $52,687 / yr
Please Note: For all questions related to the Firefighter/Paramedic Hiring Process, email employment@arvadafire.com. Phone calls inquiring about the process or timeline will not be accepted and may negatively impact your application.
Go to www.arvadafire.com for full job description and process.
City Information: Arvada, Colorado is an attractive western suburb of Denver with an estimated population of 107,050 that maintains its cherished hometown feel while building a diverse business community. From the rich historical culture to the shared community pride, Arvada combines the luxuries of today’s society with the best of the past. Quiet neighborhoods, a robust business mix, and the restoration of historic landmarks keep this metro enclave vibrant and healthy.
District Overview: The Arvada Fire Protection District is a combination department comprised of volunteer and full time personnel. Arvada Fire celebrated its 100th anniversary in December 2011. Although the primary emergency responsibilities include fire protection and emergency medical service, the fire district is an all hazard department with special teams for wildland firefighting, swift water and ice rescue, technical rescue, and hazardous materials mitigation.
The Arvada Fire Protection District (AFPD) is an independent governmental entity providing essential emergency services relating to the preservation of life and property to the City of Arvada, portions of the City of Wheat Ridge and unincorporated Jefferson County. AFPD prides itself on maintaining an outstanding delivery of emergency services. We are a community oriented public service organization whose mission is to provide our customers with life safety and property conservation through quality fire protection, public education and professional service.
Population: 120,000
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Job Requirements
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- Age 18 years of age
- Education High School Grad/GED
- Experience Academy Certification
- Additional Requirement :
Age: 18
US Citizen: Lawfully work in the US
High School Grad/GED: High school diploma or GED
Valid COLORADO State Driver's License: Possess a valid driver’s license issued within the United States and then obtain a Colorado Driver’s license within 90 days of date of hire
Vision: Must pass NFPA 1582 physical.
Academy Certification:
• Colorado EMT/Paramedic Refer to their website for information regarding reciprocity
• CPR Professional Rescuer
• American Heart Association ACLS Provider
Disqualifiers/Behaviors
• Any felony involving theft
• Crimes against a person
• DUI in the past 3 years
• 3 or more moving violations in the past 3 years
• Posses a good driving history and be insurable under the District's insurance policy
• If extended a conditional offer, must successfully pass a pre-employment background check, criminal history review, physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen
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Salary Information
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| Salary: $52,687 annual |
Contact Information
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Jim Patten
jpatten@nationaltestingnetwork.com
Arvada Fire Protection District
Arvada, Colorado
ph: (866)563-3882
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How To Apply
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| To Pre-Test and Qualify for this position, go to: www.NationalTestingNetwork.com and select "Fire" on the front page, then select the department, read the job requirements and if qualified, select "I Qualify" at the bottom of their page. Select the test location, schedule your test date and time on the calendar for that test center, and fill out the application and personal history forms. Be at the testing facility 30 minutes prior to test times for paperwork and a briefing. If you have any questions, you can call 866-563-3882 or by email at support@nationaltestingnetwork.com.
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