Job Information

EVERGREEN FIRE RESCUE
1802 BERGEN PARKWAY
EVERGREEN, COLORADO 80439
303-679-4751

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Updated: October 07, 2025

This position is open to current and previous Evergreen Fire Rescue personnel only.

Salary Information: $70,000-$85,085

About the Position

Under the general supervision of the Fire Captain, the Firefighter/EMT is charged with the responsibilities of responding to firefighting, EMS, rescue, wildland and other emergency and non-emergency incidents.

While there are routine and essential duties, no day is the same; from day-long training sessions to responding to an activated fire alarm, fighting a structure fire, responding to low and high acuity medical emergencies, an emerging wildland incident to performing life safety education or public education activity in the community are all within the expectations of EFR personnel. Firefighter/EMT position will also be assigned additional duties which may include scheduling and attending meetings, budgeting and following financial policies as well the need to attend meetings relative to the position and the agency.

Compensation and Benefits:

Evergreen Fire Rescue offers a competitive wage and benefits package to prospective employees. The 2025 starting annual salary for the Firefighter position is $70,000. Consideration for starting at a higher step to an applicant who has full time career fire service experience on a case by case basis.

Benefits include:

Healthcare - medical, dental, vision covered at 100% and dependents at 80%
FPPA Pension
457 Plan
Generous Paid Time Off
Life and Disability Insurance
Peer Support and Employee Assistance Program

Candidate Contact Person
Kim Christensen
HR Manager
303-679-4751
hr@evergreenfirerescue.com

Paylocity Application Due date: October 14, 2025

All candidates must complete PSSA and FireTeam by Oct 27, 2025

Job Requirements

Age: 21
US Citizen: Yes
High School Grad/GED: Yes
Valid CO State Driver’s License: Yes
Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes
Vision (i.e. 20/20): 20/20 with corrective lenses
College: No
Required Certifications:

CO Certified Firefighter II (obtain within 6 months of hire)
CO Hazmat Awareness/Operations
Driver Operator/Pumper (obtain within 1 year of hire)
CO or National Register EMT-Basic (obtain within 90 days of hire)
NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800
NWCG 130/190 /L-180 with current Red Card
Work Capacity Test at the Arduous Level (Pack Test)
Current Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT) certificate at the time of hire

Process Timeline and Expectations

September 26 – October 14, 2025 Open Application Period
October 15, 2025 Application Reviews
October 17, 2025 Interview Scheduling & Notifications
October 27, 2025 Deadline to complete Fire Team Test and PSSA
October 28, 2025 Interview Process
October 30, 2025 Deadline to complete CPAT
No later than November 1, 2025 Final Eligibility List Established/Posted

While dates are subject to change, EFR will do our best to maintain the timeframe established. All applicants must be able to meet the schedule expectations to be considered for the process. EFR will have no obligation to accommodate any conflicts a candidate may have.

Application and Testing Process

Step 1: Apply for job

All candidates are required to apply via the EFR website. To apply and view the job description, please visit https://www.evergreenfirerescue.com/divisions/join_efr/index.php.

Step 2: National Testing Network (NTN) Firefighter Test

All candidates are required to register with the National Testing Network to apply. A Public Safety Self Assessment (PSSA) and FireTeam written exam are required. The written exam must have a passing score and your score will be weighted in the calculation of final scoring matrix. Any fee for testing is the responsibility of the applicant. To access testing, visit www.nationaltestingnetwork.com; select Find Jobs, navigate to Firefighter Jobs, and sign up for Evergreen Fire Rescue to apply and schedule a test. Tests are offered multiple times a week, including Saturdays. The majority of tests are offered around the Denver metro area. Upon completion of the exam, all candidate scores are forwarded to Evergreen Fire Rescue.

Step 3: Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT)

All candidates must possess a current CPAT certificate at the time of hire. Evergreen Fire Rescue accepts certificates from any licensed testing organization. Please note there is also a fee associated with this test. Additional information on the CPAT and how to obtain a certificate may be found at various locations around the Denver Metro area via an online search.

Step 4: Process

Candidates who meet the minimum requirements and successfully pass the written exam may be invited to participate in the interview process. This process will be determined and are subject to change but include any or all of the following-oral interview(s), presentations, and scenario-based activities. Candidates who are successful in the process will be placed on a preliminary eligibility list.

NOTE: EFR will provide additional consideration during the interview process to current and anyone who has served EFR in the past 3 years and left on good terms through any service including but not limited to Volunteer, Residents program, Part-Time, and Full-Time employees.

Evergreen Fire Rescue is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, military status, race, religion, marital status, or other protected classes under the law.

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