The Greater Eagle Fire Protection District is accepting applications for Part-Time Firefighter/EMT’s and
Apprentice – Firefighter positions. Applicants will be applying for regularly scheduled year-round work
fulfilling a minimum of 12 hours (Apprentices) or 24 hours (Part-time) of shift work per month, not to exceed
130 hours in a month or 1,560 hours in a calendar year.

Firefighter/EMT Part-Time Applicant must meet the following minimum qualifications at time of hire:
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Possess valid Driver’s License with ability to obtain Colorado DL within 30 days.
• IFSAC Firefighter I – Colorado preferred, if possess a current Firefighter I from another state, must
obtain Colorado FFI within 12 months.
• IFSAC Hazardous Materials Operations.
• EMT-Basic – Colorado preferred, or NREMT-B, or if possess a current EMT-B from another state,
must be able to obtain a Colorado EMT-B within 3 months.
• Have current CPAT (Candidate Physical Agility Test).

o Documentation of successful passing of current yearly physical agility test at current full-
time employment fire department can be substituted for a current CPAT.

• Current American Heart Association (BLS-HCP) Provider.
• NWCG FFT2 Red Card – Arduous level or ability to obtain at next renewal certification.
• S-130/190.
• ICS 100, ICS 200 and NIMS 700, NIMS 800.

Firefighter/EMT Part-Time Applicant preferred qualifications:
• IFSAC Firefighter 2
• IFSAC Driver Operator
• IFSAC Driver Operator Pumper
• IFSAC Driver Operator Aerial
• 3 years of full-time experience as a firefighter/EMT
Apprentice – FF Applicant must meet the following minimum qualifications at time of hire:
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have a passion to serve and protect our community.
• Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Possess valid Driver’s License with ability to obtain Colorado DL within 30 days.

Apprentice – FF Certifications preferred or through educational options we provide:
• IFSAC Firefighter I – Colorado preferred, within 18 months of hire.
• IFSAC Hazardous Materials Operations within 18 months of hire.
• EMT-Basic – Colorado preferred, or NREMT-B within 18 months of hire.
• Current American Heart Association (BLS-HCP) Provider within 18 months of hire.
• NWCG FFT2 Red Card – Arduous level within 18 months of hire.
• S-130/190 within 18 months of hire.
• ICS 100, ICS 200 and NIMS 700, NIMS 800 – within 18 months of hire.
Both Position Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications at time of hire:
• Pass a background check and pre-employment physical.
• Professionalism while handling multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication with ability to speak, read, and write the English language.
• Must be able to lawfully work in the United States.
• Ability to be insured by Greater Eagle Fire Protection District’s insurance carrier.

Pay/Benefits: The Firefighter/EMT Part-Time positions are hourly, non-exempt positions with a hiring range:
of $17-$30 dollars an hour depending on experience and qualifications.
The Apprentice – Firefighter positions are hourly, non-exempt positions with a starting rate of $14.00 dollars
and hour with educational benefits available as noted.

Application Process: Applicants should include a letter of interest that includes which position you prefer; a
resume of relevant experience, training, and education; copies of certificates listed above and any other relevant
certifications or as further requested; and three references that are current or previous supervisors/co -workers
who may be contacted listing: names, phone numbers, and email addresses.

Application packet to be sent to Kathy Lawn at: klawn@gefpd.org, or hand delivered to 425 East Third Street,
Eagle, CO, 81631, or received via USPS at: PO Box 961, Eagle, CO 81631 no later than 5:00 p.m. on Sunday,
July 10, 2022. Selected applicants will be asked to take place in a hiring process late July/early August that
may include but is not limited to: Next Generation Firefighter written test, an oral interview, a skills assessment
test, Physical agility assessment, and a ride along. Questions may be directed to Kathy at: 970.328.7244.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment and personnel
decisions are made and personnel policies applied without regard to any otherwise qualified person’s race,
color, religion, national origin, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or
childbirth, or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth. GEFPD complies with American with
Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require special accommodation in order to apply for a position, please contact
the District at: 970.328.7244.

At-Will Employment: All employment with the District is at-will. Any personnel may be terminated at any
time, with or without cause, just as any personnel may terminate their employment at any time. Nothing in
this job announcement or that may be said or provided during the application and selection process is intended
to modify the District’s at-will employment policy.