Employment Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in a career at Berthoud Fire!

Berthoud Fire Protection District is an all-hazards emergency response agency covering 103 square miles. The District currently has two stations (with plans for a third) that are staffed 24/7 with three shifts working a rotating 48/96 shift schedule. Our mission is To Serve, To Care, and To Support. We live the mission every day for our community, its citizens, and also the members of our organization.

Our firefighters average over 350 hours of individual training annually and respond to over 2,000 calls for service out each year out of our 2 stations.

Berthoud Fire is currently hiring for both full-time Firefighter/EMT and Reserve Firefighters.

There is one application form for both positions. Please only apply once. You will have the opportunity to identify the position you are interested in on the application form.

Individuals will have the opportunity/option to become a Reserve firefighter with BFPD if not hired for a full-time position. BFPD prides itself on hiring from within, with full time positions offered first to our Reserve firefighters.

See below for more information on each position, and to apply.

Firefighter/EMT

We are hiring for both full-time Firefighter/EMT and Reserve Firefighters. There is one application form for both positions. Please only apply once. You will have the opportunity to identify the position you are interested in on the application form.

Individuals will have the opportunity/option to become a Reserve firefighter with BFPD if not hired full-time. BFPD prides itself on hiring from within, with full time positions offered first to our Reserve firefighters.

Position: Firefighter/EMT
Application Period: May 21, 2025 - June 29, 2025
Apply Here: Application Form
Salary Range:  $71,935.00 - $92,581.00 (based on qualifications and experience)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Benefits:  Health, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts, Statewide Defined Benefit Pension Plan (see below for more information)
Work Schedule:  Firefighters respond to alarms and participate at either Berthoud Fire’s Station 61 and/or Station 62. The Firefighter works 48/96 hour work shifts or approximately ten (10), 24-hour days a month.
Position Minimum Requirements:

Must be 18 years of age
High school diploma or equivalent
Eligibility to work in the U.S.
Possess a valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record
Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check and medical evaluation
Possess a valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) or NFPA 1582 Compliant Fit for Duty (prior to conditional offer)
National Registry or State of Colorado EMT – Basic Certification
Current CPR certification (BLS Provider)
State of Colorado Firefighter I Certification or IFSAC equivalent
State of Colorado Hazmat Operations Certification or IFSAC equivalent
NIMS 100, 700

Note: All certifications must remain current through the time of the conditional offer. Out-of-state and Colorado Metropolitan Certification Board certifications will be considered if they meet the reciprocity requirements per the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control.

Desirable Certification:

NWCG S130/190 Firefighter Type II (must obtain within one year of hire)

Benefit Information:

Medical: A choice of plans is available through United Healthcare. Premiums are covered 80% by BFPD and 20% by the employee. A health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) is offered to help offset deductibles / out of pocket expenses.
Dental/Vision: Premiums are covered 100% for the employee.
Retirement: Plans are offered through Fire & Police Pension Association (FPPA). BFPD participates in the statewide defined benefit plan. For more detail, visit https://FPPAco.org/Benefits.html.
Leave Time: Employees accrue vacation and sick time upon hire in addition to 120 floating holiday hours each year
Additional Coverage & Programs Provided by the District:
- Death and Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Workers Compensation
- Tuition Reimbursement Program

Tentative Process Timeline:

Application Period
May 21, 2025 - June 29, 2025
Skills Assessment Center
July 14, 2025 - July 15, 2025 (dates will be dependent on number of candidates)
Oral Boards
July 21, 2025
Copies of Certifications Due
July 21, 2025
Conditional Offers
July 22, 2025 - July 25, 2025
Background Checks / Medical Exams / Uniform Fittings
July 28, 2025 - August 8, 2025
Orientation and First Shifts
August 2025 (Dates TBD)

CPAT Testing:

CPAT testing is available through:

Aims Community College: https://www.aims.edu/degrees-and-certificates/fire-academy/cpat

National Testing Network: https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/testing-locations.cfm

Unsure of what a CPAT is? Watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDRqDKKu5uU

Ride-a-longs

If you are interested in seeing what Berthoud Fire is all about, please complete our ride-a-long form or 970-532-2264 x1 to schedule a ride-a-long with one of our crews.

Questions

If you have any questions regarding Berthoud Fire or the upcoming application process, please email Chief of Staff Jill Wilson at jwilson@berthoudfire.org .

Reserve Firefighter

Position: Reserve Firefighter
Application Period: May 21, 2025 - June 29, 2025
Apply Here: Application Form
Salary :  $800.00/month stipend when fully certified
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Benefits:  None
Work Schedule:  Reserve Firefighters will respond to alarms and participate at either Berthoud Fire’s Station 61 and/or Station 62. The Reserve Firefighter shall work a minimum of 36 hours per month including 3 hours of company training.
Position Minimum Requirements:

Must be 18 years of age
High school diploma or equivalent
Eligibility to work in the U.S.
Possess a valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record
Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check and medical evaluation
Possess a valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) or NFPA 1582 Compliant Fit for Duty (prior to conditional offer)
National Registry or State of Colorado EMT – Basic Certification
Current CPR certification (BLS Provider)
State of Colorado Firefighter I Certification or IFSAC equivalent
State of Colorado Hazmat Operations Certification or IFSAC equivalent
NIMS 100, 700