Begin a Firefighter Career with Eagle River Fire Protection District
Eagle River Fire Protection District is seeking dedicated firefighters and fire service professionals to serve the communities of Eagle County, Colorado.
Are you interested in living and working in Eagle County, Colorado? Join our team
Becoming a Firefighter with the Eagle River Fire Protection District (ERFPD) is a mission as much as it is a career. We endeavor every day to better ourselves as first responders so we may offer the best care to our community. We are an organization that is guided by our core values:
Respect – Integrity – Professional Excellence – Service
The Eagle River Fire Protection District continues to grow and is looking for dedicated professionals to join the fire district and live up to our mission: “Ready to Serve.”
As we are located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, a Firefighter with ERFPD is required to perform a variety of tasks to meet the unique needs of the local terrain.
The following are some, but not all, of the tasks that firefighters are expected to respond to:
- Structure Fire Suppression
- Wildland Fire Suppression and Mitigation
- Hazardous Materials Response
- Technical Rope Rescue
- Swift Water Rescue
- Surface Ice Rescue
- Emergency Medical Care
- Backcountry Rescue
Assistant Fire Marshal
Key duties/requirements
- Supports the Fire Marshal and Community Risk Reduction division in planning and oversight of fire and life safety programs.
- Conducts or oversees inspections, code enforcement, and plan review to ensure compliance with fire and building codes.
- Assists with fire investigations, data analysis, and public education efforts to reduce community risk.
- Builds and maintains effective relationships with internal staff, partner agencies, and community stakeholders.
Job Opportunities
At Eagle River Fire Protection District
Explore current firefighter, administration, and support staff openings at Eagle River Fire Protection District. View open positions and apply through our official jobs portal.
Please email ERFPDHiring@eagleriverfire.org.