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BERTHOUD FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
275 MOUNTAIN AVENUE (PO BOX 570)
BERTHOUD, COLORADO 80513
970-532-2264

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Updated: June 30, 2025

Positions: Career Firefighter/EMT & Reserve Firefighter

Berthoud Fire Protection District is seeking applicants for both full-time Firefighter/EMTs and Reserve Firefighters.

A NTN test is not required for this position.
All applicants must apply and submit any applicable certifications through our website at https://www.berthoudfire.org.
There is one application form for both positions. Please only apply once. You will have the opportunity to identify the position you are interested in on the application form.
Individuals will have the opportunity/option to become a Reserve firefighter with BFPD if not hired for a full-time position. BFPD prides itself on hiring from within, with full time positions offered first to our Reserve firefighters.

Berthoud Firefighters aren't just a number. You will be an essential part of our mission, ‘To Serve. To Care. To Support’. Our firefighters average over 350 hours of individual training annually and respond to over 2,000 calls for service out of our 2 stations.

Firefighter/EMT and Reserve Firefighter Minimum Requirements:

Must be 18 years of age
High school diploma or equivalent
Eligibility to work in the U.S.
Possess a valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record
Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check and medical evaluation
Possess a valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) or NFPA 1582 Compliant Fit for Duty (prior to conditional offer)
National Registry or State of Colorado EMT – Basic Certification
Current CPR certification (BLS Provider)
State of Colorado Firefighter I Certification or IFSAC equivalent
State of Colorado Hazmat Operations Certification or IFSAC equivalent
NIMS 100, 700

Note: All certifications must remain current through the time of the conditional offer. Out-of-state and Colorado Metropolitan Certification Board certifications will be considered if they meet the reciprocity requirements per the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control.

Desireable Certification:

NWCG S130/190 Firefighter Type II (must obtain within one year of hire)

Compensation:

Firefighter/EMT Salary Range: $71,935.00 - $92,581.00 (based on qualifications and experience). Benefit eligible. See website for more details.
Reserve Firefighter: $800.00/month stipend when fully certified. Not benefit eligible.

Work Schedule:

Firefighter/EMT: Responds to alarms and participate at either Berthoud Fire’s Station 61 and/or Station 62 working 48/96 hour work shifts or approximately ten (10), 24-hour days a month.
Reserve Firefighters: Responds to alarms and participate at either Berthoud Fire’s Station 61 and/or Station 62. The Reserve Firefighter shall work a minimum of 36 hours per month including 3 hours of company training.

Tentative Process Timeline:

DATES	ACTIONS
May 21, 2025 - June 29, 2025	Open Application Period
July 14, 2025 - July 15, 2025	Skills Assessment Center
July 21, 2025	Oral Boards
July 21, 2025	Copies of Certifications Due
July 22, 2025 - July 25, 2025	Conditional Offers
July 28, 2025 - August 8, 2025	Background Checks/Medical Exams/ Gear & Uniform Fittings
August 2025 (Dates TBD)	Orientation & First Shifts

Questions:

If you have any questions regarding Berthoud Fire or the upcoming application process, please email Chief of Staff Jill Wilson at jwilson@berthoudfire.org .

Department Overview:

Berthoud Fire provides fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical services, wildland protection, extrication, hazardous materials response, risk reduction, dive/ice/swift water/rope rescue, and public safety education.

The District spans 103 square miles, servicing the Town of Berthoud and surrounding areas including Boulder, Larimer and Weld Counties. The district includes significant portions of US Highway 287 and Interstate 25 in addition to an 1,100 acre reservoir (Carter Lake).

We operate out of two stations with plans of expansion due to the growth in the surrounding community. Our department size allows greater opportunities for our firefighters to become a part of our special teams and wildland deployments. And due to our robust training program, each of our firefighters log over 300 training hours per year.

Berthoud Fire Protection District strives to provide the highest quality of service to Berthoud and its surrounding area. We also pride ourselves in hiring from within with 85% of our career firefighters starting as Reserve firefighters. Our Reserve firefighters receive experience and additional training with first priority for full-time, career positions.

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