Position: Entry Level Firefighter Grade IV (EMT/Medic)
Salary 2026: $ 79,605 Firefighter EMT
$ 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:
July 1, 2026 - August 2, 2026
Deadline for application: August 2, 2026 at 11:59pm
All application materials must be received by application deadline.
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
Firefighter EMT - CDPHE EMT certification or National Registry EMT 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
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- Short & Long-term disability
- Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Annual Uniform Allowance
- Access to fitness facilities
- Continuing Education and Advanced Training in
- Structural and Wildland Firefighting
- Emergency Medical Response
- Hazardous Material and Vehicle Extrication
- 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
