Employment

Elizabeth Fire Protection District

Now Hiring

About The District

The Elizabeth Fire Department was established in 1947 after the fire at Jones Motor Company, which threatened the entire east end of town. The population was ever-increasing, and it was no longer possible to fund the department on donation. So, in 1977, the fire department became a tax based individual district called The Elizabeth Fire Protection District (EFPD).

The EFPD is a combination department consisting of full-time employees, part-time employees, reserve volunteers, and support services volunteers, who provide numerous services to the community including public education, fire prevention, fire suppression, hazardous materials mitigation, emergency medical services, and countless public assists. The department responds to 1,500 calls a year out of 3 fire stations, and the average response time is approximately 7 minutes.

Reserve volunteers are crucial to the District’s response and are required to obtain and maintain State of Colorado certifications in Firefighting, Hazmat, and Emergency Medical. They are required to attend regular monthly trainings, meetings, and a percentage of calls to remain a member in good standing. The District is presently accepting applications for citizens that have a desire to be a part of the EFPD.

To enhance services to all citizens, the EFPD accepts and provides mutual aid to Rattlesnake, Kiowa, Franktown, Elbert, South Metro, and other surrounding departments.

The EFPD conducts training as though it were an actual incident. Members receive training in specialized areas such as ice rescue, mass casualty events, and general firefighting and medical techniques. Members of the EFPD are provided over 3,000 training hours per year.

About The Community

The Elizabeth Fire Protection District is located on the north side of the Palmer Divide and consists of a diversity of terrain, with the northern finger of the black forest running through the District. Elizabeth Fire serves a current population of 12,100 people, a 23% increase from the 2010 census. The District has a diverse population, including varying demographic and educational levels. This includes a wide variety of age groups. As a result, the District experiences a wide variety of calls and services a number of different needs.

The Town of Elizabeth is known for hosting large events, including the Elizabeth Stampede, Elizabash, the Elizabeth Celtic Festival, and Friday Farmers Markets. The town places a high value on community and community oriented events. As a member of the EFPD, the District's employees experience the unique opportunity to be heavily involved in the community, and to give back to a people who greatly value their relationship with each other and with their first responders. 

Compensation and Benefits

The Elizabeth Fire Protection District offers a competitive pay and benefits package, including: