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