Crested Butte Fire Protection District
Job Announcement
Firefighter/EMT-Intermediate or Paramedic
Crested Butte Fire Protection District is now accepting applications for
Firefighter/Intermediate or Paramedic.
The fire district currently has one opening for Firefighter/Intermediate or
Paramedic. An eligibility list will be created for a period of 1 year.
Crested Butte Fire Protection District covers approx. 220 square miles with a base
population of 2,500 and swells to over 10,000 at the peak of ski season and other
vacation/tourist periods during fall, winter, summer and spring. Crested Butte is a
destination resort town that is quickly growing and becoming more popular.
Crested Butte has great skiing, great mountain biking, fishing and many more
activities to be enjoyed. CBFPD averages approx. 600 – 650 calls per year. Calls
include 70% EMS and 30% Fire. CBFPD is a mostly volunteer department with 3
full time Firefighter/ALS staff. The district provides ALS response and transport in
which daily staffing consists of an ALS shift supervisor, ALS member and BLS
member. Due to the remoteness and long transport times, CBFPD is proud to
have several Waivered Acts not common to combination departments such as
RSI, Ketamine and Antibiotics. CBFPD is a progressive department and we strive to
be the best.
Salary range is $34,000 - $48,000 DOQ and experience
Benefits include 100% health insurance coverage
Fire & Police Pension Association (FPPA)
Ski pass for Crested Butte Mountain Resort
Uniform and training allowance
Crested Butte Fire Protection District
Applications must be received no later than 17:00 on April 30th, 2017. To apply,
submit a CBFPD application found on our website www.cbfpd.org, resume, cover
letter and 2 letters of recommendation to: Crested Butte Fire Protection District,
PO box 1009 Crested Butte, CO 81224 or [email protected]. Job descriptions can
also be found on our website. Questions can be submitted to
[email protected] or call (970)349-5333 ext. 3.
Minimum Qualifications – Firefighter/Intermediate or Paramedic
 1 year or more full time or volunteer experience as a
firefighter/intermediate or paramedic
 Certification as Colorado Intermediate or Paramedic or able to obtain by
hire date.
 A valid State of Colorado Driver’s license
 Ability to obtain Colorado Firefighter 1 and HAZMAT OPS certification
within 2 years of hire.
 Current ACLS, PALS and CPR card
 Ability to meet physical fitness requirements as established by the district
Please note that this is a resort town and living here can be difficult. Please take into consideration the cost of
living and the ability to find housing. Although not required, CBFPD would prefer the applicant to live in the
Gunnison Valley upon hire date.