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SOUTH METRO FIRE RESCUE
9195 EAST MINERAL DRIVE
CENTENNIAL, COLORADO 80112
(720)989-2422
http://www.southmetro.org

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Updated: January 13, 2020

FIREFIGHTER
$59,486/yr.
www.joinsmfr.org

South Metro Fire Rescue (SMFR) is seeking entry level Firefighters to join our organization. It is estimated we will be hiring for 30 positions for the Fall 2020 Academy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)
Must be 18 years of age by 08/03/2020
Valid FireTEAM test score through 08/24/2020
Valid CPAT certificate through 08/24/2020
Possess or be able to obtain a Colorado driver’s license by 08/03/2020
Possess and maintain an acceptable driving record in accordance with SMFR’s Driving Records Policy
Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check, criminal history review, physical, fitness/wellness assessment, medical evaluation, drug screen and psychological exam.

**PLEASE NOTE: SMFR does not permit the use of marijuana including the previous 12 months from contingent offer regardless of whether it is legal in Colorado**

Applicants possessing an EMT-B certificate

Must maintain a current Colorado EMT-B or National Registry certificate through December 2020.
Must maintain a valid CPR certificate from either AHA Basic Life support for the Healthcare Provider or Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer through December 2020.

Applicants possessing an EMT-P certificate

Must maintain a current Colorado EMT-P or National Registry Paramedic certificate through December 2020.
Must maintain a valid ACLS Provider certificate through December 2020.
Must maintain a valid CPR certificate from either AHA Basic Life support for the Healthcare Provider or Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer through December 2020.

HIRING PROCESS:

Step # 1 FireTEAM TEST

Candidates are required to take the FireTEAM test. The test is administered through the National Testing Network and available from 01/10/2020 to 03/16/2020. Visit the FireTEAM website, identify a testing center near you and register to take the test. https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/search.cfm?position=2&state=All+States

There is a $50 fee to take the FireTEAM test that will be at the candidate’s expense. For information on the testing process with NTN visit: https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/testing-process.cfm
Each candidate must complete the Work Attitude Questionnaire as part of the FireTEAM testing process. Candidates not completing this test will be eliminated from our testing process.
FireTEAM minimum passing score deemed valid by NTN.

Test	Minimum passing Score
Human Relations	70
Math	70
Mechanical	60
Reading	80
Work attitude questionnaire score (WAQ)	60 Please note per NTN policy, the candidate’s WAQ test score will not be visible to the candidate

FireTEAM scores are valid for up to one year. If you have taken your FireTEAM test prior to SMFR opening the hiring process, please login to your FireTEAM account and add SMFR to permit us to view your FireTEAM score no later than 03/16/2020. The FireTEAM test will not be available after 03/16/2020 at midnight Mountain Standard Time.

For frequently asked questions regarding the FireTEAM test and/or the National Testing Network (NTN) please visit: https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/faqs.cfm

Step #2 CPAT

Candidates are required to have a CPAT certificate that is valid through August 2020.
Only a CPAT licensed by the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) will be accepted. South Metro Fire Rescue does not host the CPAT test. It is the candidate’s responsibility to obtain the certification on their own.
There are numerous testing sites in Colorado including Ames Community College. Please visit their website for additional information. http://www.aims.edu/academics/fire-science/cpat/

CPAT Resources for out of state candidates:

National Testing Network (NTN) provides convenient professional administration of the CPAT in Arizona, Florida, Oregon and Washington. Please visit https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/cpat_info.cfm to schedule a CPAT through NTN.

CPAT Orientation Guide https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/pdf/CPAT_Orientation_Guide.pdf

Candidate Preparation Guide

https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/pdf/CPAT_Candidate_Prep_Guide.pdf

Step # 3 APPLICATION:

Based on the candidates’ FireTEAM scores, SMFR will invite several hundred candidates to apply. Applications will be due no later than 03/31/2020.

Step # 4 ORAL BOARD:

Approximately 150 candidates will be invited to participate in the Oral Board process in May 2020. This is strictly an approximation and the actual number will vary based on the number of successful candidates in Step #3.

TENTATIVE 2020-02 ACADEMY HIRING PROCESS TIMELINE:

March 31, 2020 Application deadline

April 22, 2020 SMFR will invite approximately 150 candidates to move on in the testing process after application screening process.

May 1-8, 2020 Oral Boards

Late May 2020 Contingent Job Offers Extended via email

June 29 and 30 Pre-employment Testing (fitness/wellness assessment)

Early July 2020 Psychological evaluation, background interview and a drug screen (time commitment two working days)

Mid-July 2020 Final Job Offers

August 3, 2020 EMT-B academy (for candidates without an EMT-B certificate)

August 24, 2020 SMFR Fire Academy Starts

December 2020 Academy Graduation

**The hiring process timeline is subject to change at any time**

COMPENSATION

16 Week Academy – 2020 Firefighter IV $59,486
- All candidates will go through 16-week academy regardless of previous experience and are paid the same wage during academy.

2020 Firefighter Wages
- Firefighter IV - $59,486
- Firefighter III - $74,358
- Firefighter II - $82,620
- Firefighter I - $91,800
SMFR strongly values education and in turn compensates employees who have a degree with an education differential as follows:
- Associates 1% of base wage
- Bachelors 3% of base wage
- Masters 5% of base wage
- PhD 6% of base wage

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For all questions related to the Firefighter Hiring Process, please email Human Resources Employment at employment@southmetro.org

All communication throughout the testing process will be sent to the email address provided to the National Testing Network when the FireTEAM test was taken. Please check your email frequently including your junk and spam folders as all applicants will be notified of their status after each step in our process via email.

**South Metro Fire Rescue is an Equal Opportunity Employer**

Job Requirements

Job Requirements: as stated above.

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