CO – Firefighter/EMT/Paramedic – Canon City Area Fire Protection District – Closing: 03/06/26
Canon City Area Fire Protection District
The Canon City Area Fire Protection District (CCAFPD) is seeking qualified candidates for Career Firefighter/EMT. This job announcement and testing process is intended to establish an eligibility pool of candidates for a hiring pool beginning in early 2026.
This is a line position that is responsible for the performance of specific activities and daily operations of an assigned shift; response to Emergency Medical Service, Fire, Rescue, Hazardous Materials and other emergency and non-emergency incidents. This position may require over-time commitments for training, meeting attendance, performance of specific duties, and call-backs on off-duty days for emergency incidents, non-emergency incidents, and/or station coverage.
Position: Career Firefighter/EMT/Paramedic
Work Schedule: 56-hour average work week based on a Modified Berkeley (24 on, 24 off, 24 on, 24 off, 24 on, 96 off) schedule. This schedule averages ten, 24-hour shift days per month.
Salary: The base salary range for the position in 2026 is $5494 – $6528/month plus Kelly Pay, health, vision, dental, life insurance, pension, clothing, longevity, and leave benefits*.
*This salary and benefit package is for reference only.
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