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:
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:
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Highly competitive wages
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FPPA Pension
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48/96 Shift Schedule
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Generous Benefits
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Medical, Dental, Vision
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Flexible Spending Account
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Short & Long-term disability
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Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance
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Employee Assistance Program
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Annual Uniform Allowance
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Access to fitness facilities
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Continuing Education and Advanced Training in
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Structural and Wildland Firefighting
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Emergency Medical Response
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Hazardous Material and Vehicle Extrication
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Heavy Rescue and Technical Rescue
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National Fire Academy Courses
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Career Guidance and Development
Testing and Assessments
Candidates who are made a conditional offer will be required to successfully pass the following:
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Psychological Testing
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Integrity Interview & Background Investigation
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Medical Exam with Drug Screening
