The Lafayette Fire Department hires both Firefighter EMT's and Firefighter Paramedics. We are a member of the Colorado F.I.R.E.FIGHTER Testing Consortium. The Consortium conducts two annual tests; in the Spring and Fall; the
The basic qualifications are:
- At least 21 years of age
- High School graduate or equivalent
- EMT Basic card or Paramedic NMRET-P card
- AHA CPR
- Safe driving record
- Current CPAT
Preferred Qualifications
- Firefighter I Certification (Proboard or IFSAC)
- Hazardous Materials Operator Certification
- Wild-land Red Card Certification
- NIMS I-100, I-200
- Firefighter II Certification
- Driver / Utility Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support card
- AHA PALS or PEPP
We offer an internal Fire Academy for the hired personnel who lack the fire certifications. Information on current openings can be found on the City's website jobs page.
