Position: Entry Level Firefighter Paramedic (Grade IV)

Salary 2026: $ 96,663 Firefighter Paramedic

Benefits: Benefits eligible

Status: FLSA Non-Exempt

Union Status: Union; covered under Collective Bargaining Agreement

Shift schedule: 48/96

Application period:

August 4, 2026 - August 21, 2026

Deadline for application: August 26, 2026 at 11:59pm

All application materials must be received by application deadline.

This position is only for Firefighter Paramedics at this time

DO NOT UPLOAD ITEMS TO THE NTN WEBSITE ONLY APPLY FOR THE POSITION THROUGH MVFPD.ORG

Application materials to be submitted: Resume

Current CPAT

NTN FireTeam Test (to be completed on the NTN website; do not upload this to the application)

Completed MVFR application (ONLY ON MVFPD.ORG)

Copies of all licenses, certifications along with cards, and documents as per application

EMS Certifications; Copies of cards ONLY
Current Basic Life Support provider
Firefighter Medic - CDPHE Paramedic certification or National Registry Paramedic Certification
Please make sure all documents are uploaded in a PDF format
High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree from an accredited college or university is highly desirable

Recruitment Timeline:

DATES	REQUIRED ACTIONS
7/1/2026 - 8/2/2026	Open Application Period
September 2026	Skills Assessment Center and Interviews
January 2027	Two weeks of pre-academy (Exact date TBD)
February 2027	Fire Academy

Benefits

In addition to the intangible benefits derived by service to the community and gaining invaluable training and experience MVFR offers:

Highly competitive wages
FPPA Pension
48/96 Shift Schedule
Generous Benefits
1. Medical, Dental, Vision
2. Flexible Spending Account
3. Short & Long-term disability
4. Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Annual Uniform Allowance
Access to fitness facilities
Continuing Education and Advanced Training in
1. Structural and Wildland Firefighting
2. Emergency Medical Response
3. Hazardous Material and Vehicle Extrication
4. Heavy Rescue and Technical Rescue
National Fire Academy Courses
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Guidance and Development

Testing and Assessments

Candidates who are made a conditional offer will be required to successfully pass the following:

Psychological Testing
Integrity Interview & Background Investigation
Medical Exam with Drug Screening

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