JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Olathe Fire Protection District is currently seeking applicants for a full-time Firefighter/BLS or ALS (EMT, Advanced, Intermediate, or Paramedic) with Colorado state certifications.

Please carefully read this announcement regarding qualifications, submittal information, hiring timeline, and deadlines. 

Applications received after the closing deadline of April 28, 2025, at 1500 (3:00 p.m.) will not be considered for this hiring process.

Salary: $57,200 - $67,600 annually (depending on EMS certification level).

We offer a full-benefit package that includes:

• Fully paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision, life).
• FPPA Statewide Retirement Plan with Death & Disability and an optional 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Paid Holiday, Vacation, and Sick time benefits.

Responsibilities and Duties include:

• Full-time crews work a 48/96 shift schedule.
• Perform firefighting work, including preventing, combating and extinguishing fires to save and protect life, property and the environment.
• Drive, operate and maintain fire apparatus and equipment appropriately.
• Provide emergency medical care and inter-facility transfers within scope of practice.
• Quickly and effectively analyze hazardous situations and take appropriate actions.
• Participate in training and maintain certifications.
• Upkeep of station, grounds and related equipment.
• Contribute to a team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualifications:

• At least 18 years of age with High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must pass both written and physical tests.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Must pass a background check.
• Colorado State Certifications.
• Firefighter Level I or higher.
• Colorado State Certified EMT, Advanced, Intermediate or Paramedic.

Hiring Process Timeline:

            4/03/25 – Application opens

            4/28/25 – Application window closes, 3:00 p.m.

            5/13/25 – Physical agility tests at Olathe Fire Protection District, Olathe CO, 10:00 a.m.

            5/14/25 – Interviews with Hiring Board, start 9:00 a.m.

            5/19/25 – Chief’s Interview, start 1:00 p.m.

            5/21/25 – Notifications and conditional offer

            5/22/25 – Start background check and verifications

            5/30/25 – Formalize final offer

            6/15/25 – New hire start date

Please send a cover letter, resume and our application (available from district office), to:

Olathe Fire Protection District

406 S. 5th St.

PO Box 547

Olathe, CO 81425

To obtain the application and for further information, please call 970-323-6234 x101 or email cgray@olathefire.org

To submit an electronic application, please use the link below to access the electronic District Member Application form.

OFPD Demographics:

• Olathe is a small, rural, agricultural community on Colorado's Western Slope.
• Home of the famous Olathe Sweet Sweet Corn!
• Montrose County is home to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and is a recreational hub for outdoor enthusiasts along the Uncompahgre River, Paradox Valley, and the San Juan Mountains. Grand Junction, Grand Mesa National Forest and the Colorado National Monument are just an hour away.
• OFPD serves a population of over 7,000 covering 92 sq. miles.
• Bordering BLM lands on the east and west, response area also includes recreational areas and grass roots residents.
• OFPD call volume: 1400+ calls per year averaging 200 fire calls and 1200 medical calls (600+ 911 calls and 600+ Inter-Facility Transfers).
• Please visit our Home page and our About Us page for more information about OFPD.