Firefighter/EMT and Firefighter/Paramedic - City of Lafayette

A firefighter with the City of Lafayette works a rotating schedule of 48-hours on-duty followed 96-hours off. The Lafayette Fire Department serves a population of 34,000 people providing top-notch Advanced Life Support EMS and transport, aggressive structural firefighting, technical rescue, and hazardous materials response. The department responds throughout southeast Boulder County working with a number of regional fire departments through robust automatic-aid agreements.

Minimum Qualifications: 18 years old, valid Colorado Drivers License (or ability to obtain), Basic Life Support (CPR), and National Registry or Colorado EMT.

 2025 Firefighter Pay Rates

Position	Annual / Hourly Pay Rate	Position	Annual / Hourly Pay Rate
Firefighter 4 *	$ 69,970   $ 23.95/hr	FireMedic 4 *	$ 82,119   $ 28.10/hr
Firefighter 3 **	$ 79,966   $ 27.37/hr	FireMedic 3 **	$ 92,106   $ 31.52/hr
Firefighter 2 **	$ 89,962   $ 30.79/hr	FireMedic 2 **	$ 100,984 $ 34.56/hr
Firefighter 1	$ 99,958   $ 34.21/hr	FireMedic 1	$ 110,984 $ 37.98/hr
* Entry-level Pay Rates       ** Dependent on Qualifications for Lateral candidates

The Fire Chief may establish an eligibility list from this job opportunity. Candidates that are not hired for the current open positions may be placed on an eligibility list for openings in the near future. Candidates placed on an eligibility list will be notified of their status and the length of the eligibility list after testing is complete.

Hiring Timeline (November 2024 – February 2025): 
Application Window:                       November 22nd – December 13th
Virtual Interviews:                            December 19th – 21st  
2nd Round In-Person Interviews:   January 6th at Assessment Center
Conditional Offer:                            January 8th
Background checks & Physicals:   January 8th – January 24th
Fire Academy Starts:                       February 18th
**Dates are subject to change**

Please direct all questions and requests for information to: FDHiring@lafayetteco.gov or call the Fire Department Administration at 303-665-9661.

About the Fire Department

 

The Lafayette Fire Department’s mission statement is People First. This mission statement is simple, direct, and memorable and aims to encompass external and internal interactions and guide staff in how customers and colleagues are treated.  

The Lafayette Fire Department provides services from two fire stations. There are 37-line staff including two lieutenants and a battalion chief on each shift. Annually the department responds to approximately 4,000 calls for service and works closely with neighboring agencies. The department participates in county-wide hazardous materials, wildland, and technical rescue programs. Firefighters are compensated under a collective bargaining agreement that will be renegotiated in 2025.

About the City 
Lafayette has an inescapable small-town feeling that provides a sense of belonging and connection. Whether it’s eclectic Old Town, distinctive neighborhoods, or unique arts and outdoors spaces, the City has a warmth and character all its own, offering a unique vibe and spirit. Lafayette has appeared on numerous national lists of top places to live and safely raise a family.
 
We are a full-service City, which means services are provided directly to our community such as Police, Fire, Public Works, Economic Development, Parks and Recreation, Library and Community Arts Center. These types of services offer employment opportunities for a wide array of interests. The City’s mission is to recruit, develop and retain a diverse, well-qualified and professional workforce that reflects the unique personality of the community we serve.

Exceptional City Provided Benefits:

• 100% City-paid Medical, Dental, Vision (up to $25,980 annually for family coverage)
• FPPA Defined Benefit Retirement Plan 
• 401A Retirement Plan (for overtime earnings)
•  Life Insurance (One year’s salary up to $150,000. AD&D coverage in equal amount)
• Tuition Assistance (up to $5000per year for approved expenses)
• Employee Assistance Program (free counseling, travel assistance, legal aid, etc)
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Bilingual Pay

Additional Benefits:

• Deferred Compensation and Roth Options
• Voluntary Life Insurance/AD&D
• Identity Theft Program
• Recreation Center Pass
• Wellness Punch Card (100 punches per year to use at golf course, waterpark, etc)

Leave:

• First year employees will accrue 80 hours Vacation
• 96 hours Sick Leave
• 24 hours Floating Holiday Leave
• 11.5 paid City holidays.
• Other leave programs are offered to include FMLA, Parental and Bereavement Leave