Careers With Lyons Fire

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Careers With Lyons Fire *

Lyons Fire strives to provide the highest level of service possible for our community and the surrounding districts. It is our duty to respond to all emergencies with a high level of training, professionalism, and integrity. If you are interested in volunteering with Lyons Fire please see the application process information below.

We are currently accepting applications for part-time certified paramedics & certified firefighter paramedics.

Please contact hiring@lyonsfire.org with any questions.

  • FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

    Paramedics may work under direct supervision or independently to provide medical care to sick or injured patients using a variety of medical skills, emergency techniques, and equipment. Paramedics will attend training classes to maintain and improve skills necessary to work in a fire-based EMS system. Paramedics respond as part of a fire response team to emergency calls to perform medical care and transport services in addition to fire ground support for ground cover fires, structure fires, rescues, and hazardous materials incidents. Paramedics will NOT be part of interior fire attack teams nor need to carry any firefighter certifications but may be asked to assist in stretching hose lines, connecting hose to hydrant, and other assigned fireground tasks. Additionally, they assist the public with non-emergency requests or complaints, emergency medical education, community service, and public education.

  • Note: Please Read the Job Description for the full list of requirements.

    • High School Diploma or GED

    • Valid Drivers License

    • At Least 21 Years of Age at the Time of Hire

    • Minimum of 3 years as a Paramedic with an ambulance service, fire department or protection district.

    • Current AHA BLS, ACLS, & PALS certificate

    • National Registry & State of Colorado EMT-Paramedic Certification.

    • Successfully Complete EVOC training with the District or equivalent training from another agency within 6 months of acceptance of this job description

    • Must pass, or have previously completed, the District’s Work Capacity Test as administered by the District. Must also complete on an annual basis the arduous NWCG Work Capacity Test.

    • NIMS IS-100/200/700/800 within 6 months

    • US Citizen or be legally authorized to work in The United States

    • Satisfy All additional requirements listed in the Part-Time Paramedic Job Description

  • Send email of interest to hiring@lyonsfire.org

    Submit an application by the deadline and include all of the following

    • Complete Application Below

    • Records of all relevant training and certifications

    • List of references

    • Release for Background Check

    • Driving Record

    • Resume

    • Cover Letter or Letter of Intent

    • Letter of Recommendation

Why Lyons Fire?

There are many great benefits as a member of Lyons Fire. Lyons Fire offers excellent in and out-of-house training opportunities for members who are interested in expanding their scope of knowledge or moving forward in their careers. Some of these trainings include:

  • Swiftwater Rescue

  • Ice Water Rescue

  • Extrication Training

  • Low-Angle Rescue

  • Emergency Medical Responder

  • Emergency Medical Technician

  • Driver Operator

  • Wildland Firefighter

  • Forcible Entry

  • Firefighter Rescue

  • IVIO Approval

  • Basic EKG interpretation

  1. Download Application

  2. Complete All Application Fields

  3. Submit Application and Required Documents.

Ready to Apply?

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Paramedic Application-OPEN

Ways to submit your application

In-Person at Lyons Fire Station 1

251 Broadway St.

Lyons, CO 80540

Via Email

Email to hiring@lyonsfire.org