Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
• Must be 21 years of age by hire date
• Valid FireTEAM test score
• Valid CPAT certificate 
• Current Colorado State Paramedic Certification or National Registry Paramedic Certification.
• Current American Heart Association ACLS Provider.
• Current American Heart Association CPR Provider.
• Must currently hold PALS certification.
• Possess or be able to obtain a Colorado Driver's License by hire date.
• 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.

SMFR offers a comprehensive benefits package consisting of:

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Basic and Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Legal Shield
• And More!

SMFR Benefits Guide

For information on the current hiring process, click on the Current Firefighter Process and/or Current Firefighter/Paramedic Process pictures above for more specific details.

SMFR Hiring Process Overview

The following are steps of our Firefighter and/or Firefighter/Paramedic Recruit Academy hiring process and only applicable when positions are available.

Step #1 FIRE TEAM TEST

• A video based test consisting of 4 different components: Human Relations, Math, Mechanical, and Reading. Applicants will watch a video clip and respond to a series of related questions for the Human Relations, Math, and Mechanical components of the test. The Reading component of the test requires applicants read various texts and answer related questions.
• 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: FireTEAM Testing Process
• See FireTeam Video Practice Test for additional details about their practice test.
• To schedule your FireTEAM test: National Testing Network FireTEAM

Step #2 CPAT

This test consists of eight events commonly performed in the fire service. It is designed to test a candidates strength and endurance. It is physically demanding and requires the candidate be physically fit to be able to perform essential job tasks and be successful.

Candidates are required to have a valid CPAT certificate through the date of hire. There are numerous testing sites in Colorado. Please see the links below for agencies that offer a CPAT test. *Be advised that all tests need to be accredited through the IAFF.

Aims Community College                             National Testing Network

APPLICATION

Based on FireTEAM scores, a limited number of candidates will be invited to submit an application.

PARAMEDIC PRACTICALS (PARAMEDIC/FIREFIGHTERS ONLY)

Candidates will be given two hours to rotate through multiple stations to assess their Paramedic knowledge and skill set.  

VIDEO INTERVIEWS

There are pre-recorded interviews through Jobma. You have (3) three minutes to answer (5) questions. You can record your answer for each question up to 3 different times so you will have the opportunity to pick the best one. 

ORAL BOARD

After applications are submitted, a limited number of candidates will be invited to participate in the Oral Board Process. The Oral Board panel will consist of SMFR personnel of various ranks that will ask behavior based questions. This is an opportunity for us to get to know you as a person and how you would be as member of the SMFR family.  Our advice to you for preparation of the oral boards is to BE YOURSELF!