POSITION TITLE: Firefighter EMT-Basic
PAY RANGE: $71,069 - $101,527
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
SCHEDULE: 48/96
Windsor Severance Fire Rescue is now accepting applications for the position of Firefighter/EMT-Basic. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organization and community. WSFR recognizes that its most important resource is its people. We pride ourselves in offering a value-centered culture, clear career advancement paths, and a means to strengthen all members’ knowledge, skills, and abilities in their current positions, along with competitive salaries and benefits. Our people are the heart of our operation and mission to “provide professional service and compassionate care from our family to yours.”
A copy of the current job description, including all qualifications, is available at the district’s website: http://www.wsfr.us/employment. The job description is established by Windsor Severance Fire Rescue (“District”) to outline the essential duties, physical requirements, and general responsibilities of the Firefighter/EMT-Basic. This position is “at-will,” meaning the district or employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time and for no reason, subject only to the requirements of Federal and State law.
The Organization & Community:
Windsor Severance Fire Rescue is a growing combination department in Northern Colorado that provides fire, medical, and rescue services to the towns of Windsor and Severance and the surrounding area. The district covers approximately 100 square miles in Weld and Larimer Counties, averaging more than 4,000 calls per year across four stations staffed 24/7 with three Engines, a Tower Ladder, and a Battalion Chief. Founded in 1902, our values of Readiness, Excellence, Courage, and Respect provide the foundation to help us achieve our vision of “building a culture of unwavering commitment to our community and each other while striving for greatness.”
Position Summary: Under the Lieutenant's general supervision, the Firefighter/EMT provides direct services, such as protecting life and property by operating in a firefighting and rescue capacity during various emergencies such as fires, technical rescues, medical emergencies, hazardous material releases, disaster operations, and any other emergency that presents a risk to the public, individually and as part of a team.
Additional Firefighter/EMT's duties include providing company-level fire safety inspections, child passenger car seat checks and installations, and community outreach education to all age groups from small children to older adults. WSFR Firefighters are heavily involved in our community. While there are routine and essential duties, no day is the same, from day-long training sessions to helping find a lost child, fighting a structure fire, saving the life of a heart attack victim, or reading to classrooms at an elementary school, all are within the expectations of WSFR Fire/Rescue personnel.
Application Period:
July 1, 2024 – July 28, 2024
Deadline for application: July 28, 2024
Required documents to be submitted:
Cover letter
Resume
Copies of all licenses, certifications, and documents as listed in the qualification section below
Windsor Severance Fire Rescue application and required documentation must be received by the application deadline. Incomplete or late submissions will not be accepted.
Hiring Timeline:
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Open application period: July 1 - July 28, 2024
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Application review & candidate notifications: Weeks of July 29 and August 5, 2024
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Panel interviews: Week of August 19, 2024
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Chief interviews: Week of August 26, 2024
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Final eligibility list established: September 11, 2024
Compensation:
Windsor Severance Fire Rescue offers a competitive wage and benefits package to prospective employees. The 2024 starting annual salary for the Firefighter position is $71,069.
Benefits:
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FPPA Pension
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457 Deferred Compensation Plan with 3% employer match
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance. District funds 90% of medical and dental premium, and 50% of vision premium
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Flex spending account or health savings account
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Life insurance
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Short/long term disability insurance
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Retiree health savings
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Paid vacation and sick leave
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Paid parental leave (96 hours for non-birthing parent)
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6 months paid maternity leave
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Peer support and employee assistance programs
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$5,000 annual tuition reimbursement
Minimum Qualifications:
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Minimum of 18 years of age
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High school diploma or GED
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Eligibility to work in the U.S.
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Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Proof of the following certifications must be submitted with your application:
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National Registry EMT-Basic (or higher) certification
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Current CPR certification (AHA BLS Provider or equivalent)
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Current Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT) certificate
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NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800
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** All certificates must remain current through the time of the conditional offer
Application and Testing Process:
Step 1: Apply for job
All candidates are required to apply via the WSFR website. To apply and view the job description, please visit www.wsfr.us/employment.
Step 2: National Testing Network (NTN) FireTEAM Firefighter Test
All candidates are required to register with the National Testing Network to apply. A Public Safety Self Assessment (PSSA) and FireTeam written exam are required. The written exam is pass/fail, and the test has a fee.
Go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com; select Find Jobs, navigate to Firefighter Jobs, and sign up for Windsor Severance Fire Rescue to apply and schedule a test. Tests are offered multiple times a week, including Saturdays. The majority of tests are offered around the Denver metro area. Upon completion of the exam, all candidate scores are forwarded to Windsor Severance Fire Rescue. Candidates who do not receive a passing score will not continue in the hiring process.
Step 3: Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT)
All candidates must possess a current CPAT certificate before the time of hire. Windsor Severance Fire Rescue accepts certificates from any testing organization licensed through the IAFF. Please note there is also a fee associated with this test. Additional information on the CPAT and how to obtain a certificate may be found at:
Aims Community College: www.aims.edu/academics/fire-science/cpat
or
Pikes Peak Community College: www.ppcc.edu/programs/fire-science-technology/fst-resources/cpat.php
Step 4: Panel Interview and Chiefs Interview
Candidates who meet the minimum requirements and successfully pass the written exam may be invited to participate in the interview process. Line panel interviews will be conducted with operational members of the organization. Candidates successfully completing the oral board may be invited to an interview with department chief officers. Candidates who are successful following the interviews will be placed on a preliminary eligibility list.
NOTE: WSFR will provide additional consideration during the interview process to current Reserve and Part-Time employees and United States Veterans.
Conditional Job Offer:
Conditional job offers will be given to chosen candidates based on agency hiring needs. Job offers are conditional upon the successful completion of a formal criminal background check, motor vehicle records review, drug screen, pre-employment physical, and psychological evaluation. Notification will be made either in person or by telephone. Successful candidates will be made a written offer and given a specific timeline to accept or reject the offer.
Post Hiring Requirements:
All candidates who receive a conditional offer will be required to attend the Front Range Fire Consortium (FRFC) Academy before being placed online. Shift assignment and operational clearance are contingent upon completing the 16-week FRFC Academy. Disqualification from or failure to complete will result in termination of employment. Individuals with prior FRFC (or equivalent recognized academy) completion within the previous 36 months may be exempt from FRFC attendance based on skills evaluation and the Training Chief’s discretion.
Eligibility List:
Those who are placed on the eligibility list will remain on the list for one year (with the option to extend up to 6 months or dissolve prior to 12 months with Chief approval) or until the list has been exhausted within the stated time frame. The list will be created based on the results and ranking of the interviews and written exam. If utilized for future hiring, the appropriate number of applicants will be contacted in order of rank.
Any candidate may be removed from the final eligibility list based on any action or behavior inconsistent with WSFR’s organizational mission, vision, and/or values determined by the Fire Chief and Human Resources Manager. Eligibility lists do not guarantee that any candidate will be hired or that a vacant position will be filled. Moreover, the appearance of a name on an eligibility list does not guarantee employment.
Questions?
If you have any questions about becoming a Firefighter with Windsor Severance Fire Rescue, please get in touch with the Hiring Team through the contact form on our website. Additional information, including a full job description, may be found in the documents attached to this posting.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Windsor Severance Fire Rescue provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.