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Experienced Wildland Paramedic Firefighter (EMPF) *21 or older, MUST have current 2026 RT-130/Pack Test
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EMS Unlimited
Denver, CO (In Person)
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Job Description
Company DescriptionWe are currently looking to fill our roster for the 2026 Fire Season. EMS Unlimited is an exciting and professional provider of emergency medical care in a wide variety of mediums. We pride ourselves on a sense of "team" and value those who are patient care focused, customer service driven and excited to represent our industry in a professional manner.
Job DescriptionThe EMS Unlimited Wildland EMT or Paramedic will deploy on campaign wildfires for up to 14-21 day's. This position requires a minimum of 1 year wildland experience with a preferred 2 years experience. EMS Unlimited provides compassionate medical care to line firefighters and support staff. Hiking and camping will be required and the work environment is extreme.
EMS Unlimited EMTs and Paramedics on the Wildland Medical Team may be assigned to Wildfire Ambulances, Wildfire Fireline Teams and/or Wildfire Rapid Extraction Module (REM). Must be at least 21 years old. Must have a current RT-130 and pack test for consideration.
Line EMT/ParamedicAssigned to a task force on the fire lineHiking with a task force and assisting where needed. Be available for any medical emergencies within task force teamAttend daily medical leader check ins and task force debriefsComplete documentation and communication check in as requiredAmbulanceAssigned to a fire line task force and staged somewhere within the task force region. Will stay with the ambulance for stagingAvailable in case of emergency and a transport is needed from the regionAttend daily medical leader check ins and task force debriefsComplete documentation and communication check in as requiredREMAssigned to a task force on the fire lineAttend daily medical leader check ins and task force debriefsComplete documentation and communication check in as requiredAssist task force teams with any technical rescues, extrications and transports
QualificationsMust have wildland experience 1-3 years minimumMust have a current pack test and RT-130Must be 21 years or olderMust possess a valid Drivers LicenseAttend EMSU fire camp annuallyCurrent National Registry Paramedic and state license in home stateCurrent ALSComplete S-190, S-130, S-110, and L-180Complete ICS-100 and IS-700Complete RT-130 (If previously deployed)Pass arduous pack testPreferred Training (not required):233 Fire Line Paramedic CourseLow/High angle rope rescue (Required for REM Team)ROHVA and four wheel drive experience (Required for REM team)PHTL, ITLS, TCCC, Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician.
Prior wildland fire deployment experience required.
Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Job DescriptionThe EMS Unlimited Wildland EMT or Paramedic will deploy on campaign wildfires for up to 14-21 day's. This position requires a minimum of 1 year wildland experience with a preferred 2 years experience. EMS Unlimited provides compassionate medical care to line firefighters and support staff. Hiking and camping will be required and the work environment is extreme.
EMS Unlimited EMTs and Paramedics on the Wildland Medical Team may be assigned to Wildfire Ambulances, Wildfire Fireline Teams and/or Wildfire Rapid Extraction Module (REM). Must be at least 21 years old. Must have a current RT-130 and pack test for consideration.
POSITION IDENTIFICATION
Reports to: Fire Team Manager SeasonalNO BENEFITS
A drug free workplace An Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)COMPENSATION:
Predicted day rate:Paramedic:
$500-$850 per day average based on hourly with OT and experience.SCHEDULE
Non guaranteed, dependent on fire requestsDeployments:
14-21 days (Add 2 days for travel time), 24/7 shift starts after check in at ICP and deployment in the field.POSITION PURPOSE AND SUMMARY
EMS Unlimited wildland staff support the needs of requesting agencies for wildland fires. There are 3 different positions that staff may be assigned to:Line EMT/ParamedicAssigned to a task force on the fire lineHiking with a task force and assisting where needed. Be available for any medical emergencies within task force teamAttend daily medical leader check ins and task force debriefsComplete documentation and communication check in as requiredAmbulanceAssigned to a fire line task force and staged somewhere within the task force region. Will stay with the ambulance for stagingAvailable in case of emergency and a transport is needed from the regionAttend daily medical leader check ins and task force debriefsComplete documentation and communication check in as requiredREMAssigned to a task force on the fire lineAttend daily medical leader check ins and task force debriefsComplete documentation and communication check in as requiredAssist task force teams with any technical rescues, extrications and transports
Requirements:
Be a team player;Must be in support of company values;Be flexible;Maintain a thorough working knowledge of applicable current standards of care, including equipment functions and uses;Assure that all certifications, licenses and registrations are current, including Wildland and EMS; andThe employee conducts themselves in a courteous, helpful, dignified and professional manner at all times.QualificationsMust have wildland experience 1-3 years minimumMust have a current pack test and RT-130Must be 21 years or olderMust possess a valid Drivers LicenseAttend EMSU fire camp annuallyCurrent National Registry Paramedic and state license in home stateCurrent ALSComplete S-190, S-130, S-110, and L-180Complete ICS-100 and IS-700Complete RT-130 (If previously deployed)Pass arduous pack testPreferred Training (not required):233 Fire Line Paramedic CourseLow/High angle rope rescue (Required for REM Team)ROHVA and four wheel drive experience (Required for REM team)PHTL, ITLS, TCCC, Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician.
Prior wildland fire deployment experience required.
Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.