About Our Job
Within established department protocol, medical direction, and state protocol, provides basic life support to patients who are ill and/or injured. Transfers patients to ambulances for transport, assesses the extent of an illness or injury and communicates status to responding Advanced Life Support personnel. Performs testing of emergency equipment and maintains supplies. Monitors and communicates with 911 communications center.
Responds to emergency medical service calls, providing basic patient care, within nationally recognized response time standards. Assesses condition of patients determining nature and extent of illness, gathers information about patients, and provides support for paramedics. Controls an emergency scene to protect and secure the scene. Able to function in unpredictable and changing circumstances.
Performs regular maintenance and inspects and maintains all tools and other equipment on a regular basis. Attend morning roll calls or shift debriefing sessions. Performs daily and other regularly scheduled housework and other general maintenance activities Participates in daily and other regularly scheduled training activities to develop and maintain proficiency. Attends classes, reads and studies course materials. Answers phones or interacts with the public in the course of non-emergency situations.
Interacts with the public in various domains such as community events, fire station visits, emergency scene operations, and routine service calls (e.g., shoveling snow for the elderly, assistance or ‘lift’ calls, etc.). Interacts with public in a respectful way, showing tact, diplomacy, and concern for well-being. Communicates with superiors and co-workers at the scene of an emergency; takes orders, advises of conditions, requests assistance, and exchanges information necessary to perform the work. Maintains effective relations with supervisors and co-workers to ensure smooth operations and a productive work environment.
Enters data into computers and otherwise documents information in medical reports and other reports following HIPAA guidelines.
You must first submit an application with the Denver Civil Service Commission. If you are notified via email that you do NOT meet the minimum qualifications, you may email the Denver Civil Service Commission to learn further details at CSCInfo@denvergov.org.
Please Note: You may receive a notice to complete the NTN FireTeam test. The FireTeam test is not required for EMT.
This job posting will be open for 10 days OR until we receive the first 200 applications, whichever comes first.
For a complete list of qualifications, please visit: https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Civil-Service-Commission
Pay Scale:
Current 2026 salary (effective 7/1/26): $61,416
Effective 1/1/27: $62,644
Effective 7/1/27: $64,524
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications, including the following:
• Must Minimum age of 18 at time of application
• Must have High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certification
• Must have NO Felony Convictions or legal impediments to perform essential job functions.
• Must have a valid Driver's License; must be able to obtain a Colorado Driver’s License within six (6) months.
• Applicants must be bona fide residents of the State of Colorado at the time of appointment hire. There is no minimum time limit to establish residency.
License/Certification Requirement: (Must have prior to completion of background investigation stage. See Candidate Checklist)
1. Current Basic Life Support Provider – CPR Certification
2. Current Colorado Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B); or
3. Current Paramedic (EMT-P); or
4. Current National Registry (NREMT) Certification
NOTE: Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.
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Job Profile
SF1028 Emergency Medical Technician
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Position Type
Fire
Position Salary Range
$61,417.00 - $61,417.00
Starting Pay
Agency
Denver Fire Department
Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies
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