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Longmont Fire Department
Longmont, CO · Boulder County
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Department careers page ↗Longmont Fire Services is a division of the City of Longmont Public Safety department, which also includes Police Services and Collaborative Services under a unified command structure. The division is organized into two major sections, Operations and Codes and Planning, and its personnel handle fire suppression, hazardous materials incidents, emergency medical response, and technical rescue.
The division is led by Fire Chief Dan Higgins, supported by Deputy Chief Scott Opie and Fire Marshal/Battalion Chief Jason O'Donnell. Longmont Public Safety holds CALEA accreditation, and the Fire Services Division improved its ISO Public Protection Classification to Class 02, effective June 1, 2025, reflecting strong fire suppression capability for the community it serves.
Beyond emergency response, the division runs community risk-reduction programs including smoke alarm distribution, carbon monoxide safety education, children's fire safety education, and fire code enforcement, coordinated through its Codes and Planning section.
MissionServe the community by protecting life, property and the environment through preparation, prevention and response.
Longmont Fire Services hires both Entry Level Firefighter/Firefighter Paramedics and Lateral Firefighter/Firefighter Paramedics, with applications accepted continuously (open until filled) through the city's online jobs portal.
Requirements
- Entry Level: minimum age 21
- Entry Level: current Colorado or National Registry EMT-Basic certification
- Entry Level: high school diploma or GED
- Lateral Entry: minimum age 21, current EMT-Basic certification, high school diploma or GED
- Lateral Entry: minimum 2 years full-time firefighter experience with another agency
- Lateral Entry: graduation from an approved fire academy
- Lateral Entry: current Firefighter II or higher certification
- Desirable: Colorado or National Registry Paramedic certification
- Desirable: bilingual (Spanish) skills
Hiring process
- Application submitted via longmontcolorado.gov/jobs
- Combat Test: pass/fail physical assessment with a 10-minute time limit covering ladder operations, hose work, extrication, medical bag carry, hose tower climbing, and victim drag while in protective gear
- Conditional offer of employment
- Medical examination
- Background investigation
Entry Level hires attend a 14-16 week Firefighter Academy before shift assignment, followed by a one-year probationary period with placement at Step 2 upon completion. Lateral Entry hires are assigned to a shift as an additional crew member pending supervisor approval, also with a one-year probationary period, with placement at Step 4 upon completion.
Is Longmont Fire Services currently hiring?
Yes, applications for Entry Level and Lateral Entry Firefighter/Firefighter Paramedic positions are accepted continuously, with the closing date listed as open until filled.
What certifications do I need to apply as an entry-level firefighter?
Applicants must be at least 21 years old, hold a current Colorado or National Registry EMT-Basic certification, and have a high school diploma or GED.
Does Longmont accept lateral firefighter transfers?
Yes. Lateral candidates need at least 2 years of full-time firefighter experience with another agency, graduation from an approved fire academy, and a current Firefighter II or higher certification.
What does the physical testing process involve?
Candidates complete a pass/fail 'Combat Test' with a 10-minute time limit that includes ladder operations, hose work, extrication, medical bag carry, hose tower climbing, and a victim drag, all performed in protective gear.
What is Longmont Fire's current ISO rating?
Longmont Fire Services improved its ISO Public Protection Classification to Class 02, effective June 1, 2025.