The Longmont Public Safety, Fire Services Division, hires entry level and lateral level firefighters.

Minimum Requirements for Entry Level

• Be at least 21 years of age
• Current Colorado or National Registry EMT Basic Certification
• High school diploma or GED

Minimum Requirements for Lateral Level

• Be at least 21 years of age
• Current Colorado or National Registry EMT Basic Certification
• High school diploma or GED
• Have a minimum of 2 years full time firefighter experience with another agency and have graduated from an approved fire academy
• Current Firefighter II or higher Certification

Other Desirable Skills and Certifications 

• Colorado or National Registry Paramedic Certification
• Bilingual Skills including Spanish

Hiring Process

Note: the order of the testing process is subject to change.

Combat Test: Variation on the Davis Combat test and is a pass/fail with a 10 minute time limit. Includes while wearing firefighting coat, helmet, and air pack with no mask; Ladder carry, ladder raise, charged 1 ¾ hose drag, extrication and medical bag carry through serpentine, hose tower climb carrying hose and tools, forcible entry sledge hammer sled, victim drag.

Conditional Offer: Offer is conditional upon passing the remainder of the process which includes a medical examination and extensive background check.

Those hired as Entry Level Firefighters will attend a 14-16 week Firefighter Academy before being assigned as Firefighter on a shift. The probationary period is one year. After the probationary year is complete along with all other requirements, Entry Level Firefighters are placed at Step 2 Firefighter grade.

Those hired as Lateral Entry Firefighters will be assigned as a Firefighter on shift as an additional member of a crew for such time until supervisors approve knowledge, skills and abilities as a Longmont Firefighter. The probationary period is one year. After the probationary year is complete along with all other requirements, Lateral Level Firefighters are placed at Step 4 Firefighter grade.

For additional information regarding a career as a Longmont Public Safety, Fire Services Firefighter, please email or call (303) 651-8539.

The City of Longmont does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, veteran status or disability unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification. If you need special assistance in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department in advance to make arrangements.

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