6768 Paramedic jobs in Aurora,CO

Minimum Required Education: High school diploma or GED.
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) and Colorado EMT-P certification at hire.
Flight Paramedic Certification (FP-C).
Valid driver's license.
Tracked by the department: Other state licenses as required for service area within six (6) months of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider;
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS);
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)
Any one of the following: Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC), PHTLS (Prehospital Trauma Life Support) or ITLS (International Trauma Life Support).
Minimum Experience: 5 years paramedic experience.
BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date.
BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

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Firefighter Paramedic

North Metro Fire Rescue District

Erie, CO 80516

$91,183/yr

~ 44 min OnsiteEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

Current CPAT certification by final offer date (November 2026).
Current State of Colorado Paramedic certification or National Registry Paramedic (NRP) certification
Possess a valid, unrestricted Colorado Driver's License.
Be able to maintain a Paramedic certificate issued by the State of Colorado.
Possess and maintain CPR certification.
Valid CPAT certification.
Possess and maintain a State of Colorado Fire Fighter I certification, or higher (will be achieved during the academy).
Possess and maintain a State of Colorado Hazardous Materials Operations Certification, or higher (will be achieved during the academy).
All required certifications will be accomplished before beginning any assignment within the Operations Division.
Firefighter Paramedics shall be required to attend and pass a Fire Academy.
The District will determine the length of the academy and the subject matter covered.
Failure to successfully pass the Fire Academy's tests, written and practical, will be cause for termination.
During the Fire Academy, a Firefighter Paramedic must obtain an 80% or better score on the written exams and a 'pass' score on all practical exams to successfully pass an examination.
Firefighter Paramedics must successfully pass a final Fire Academy examination in accordance with the North Metro Fire Rescue District Promotions SOP, as well as the Civil Service Rules and Regulations, and the Employee Rules, Regulations and Benefits Manual.
Firefighter Paramedics shall obtain and maintain all required certifications.
Achieve and maintain all standards pursuant to the policies and procedures of the Fire District and the Fire Academy.
When appropriate, Firefighters must teach subject matter to others, or train others through explanation, demonstration or practice.
Establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with the general public and co-workers, communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
Firefighter Paramedics must demonstrate the ability to make rapid and effective decisions under stressful conditions.
Operate and maintain all equipment, apparatus, and vehicles assigned.
Keep accurate records and reports as appropriate for the position.
Successfully adapt to the Fire Academy environment and consistently demonstrate the ability to meet the physical demands of the profession.
A Firefighter Paramedic must perform under strenuous conditions and must maintain Fire Academy physical fitness standards recognized within the NMFRD Fitness SOP.