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We are actively recruiting for 2026.
Before you apply consider the following.
1. You must be a CO resident. Not a hill we will die on, but it makes logistics way easier if we are all at least in same state. We may consider exemptions on a case by case basis.
2. Basic requirements are Colorado EMT or paramedic and S130/190 (online not accepted). You MUST have both state and NREMT. Licensing in CO may be pretty easy depending where you are from.
3. Rope skills. If you have Tech, great, you are a priority hire. If not, we will be putting on a class in Spring to train you. Highest qualified hires attend for free. You need a cert from an accredited place. CMC, Rescue 3, etc.
4. REMS camp. There will also be a 4 to 5 day pre season REMS camp in the Spring. Learning all the fundamentals, tire changing, trailer backing, aeropress use. etc.
When submitting an application, include copies or NREMT, S130/190 certificate and any relevant certs. PDF's for certs. Do not send screen shots
email to Contact@AlpineREMS.com We generally will try and acknowledge receipt, but may take few days.
REMS Team Member
The Grand Enchilada. REMS (Rapid Extraction Module Support). We are recruiting rope operators, technicians and higher for 3 complete teams. We have two complete sets of equipment and vehicles. We are recruiting 3 teams of people to crew them, so we can rotate, Ideally 2 weeks on,1 week off. Both our units are type 1 so can deploy as Type 1 or type 2 as needed. https://www.nwcg.gov/publications/pms552
Basic requirements:
S130/190 (if online, field day must be completed)
L180
ICS 700 and 900
Current pack test (arduous)
Current RT-130
Rope Rescue Technician
NREMT (required)
State EMT license
Pay:
EMT/Rope Technician $35.48/HR (roughly $750/day) DOE. This is lowest level for REMS
Paramedic/Rope Technician $44.94/HR (roughly $950/day) DOE
Lead $44,94/HR (roughly $950/day) DOE
Additional hourly possible, tell me why you are worth it. These are base rates.
Bonus eligible if in good standing at end of year after day 21 days of work (retroactive to day 1).
Team members are classified as Employees and are covered under Workers comp. Sick time accrual per state of CO guidelines.
Pay is based on 16 hour days and is guaranteed for days on fireline. Paid every 2 weeks. Travel days are paid at actual hours travelled. Transportation, food, and lodging is paid. PPE is provided. Individuals must buy boots.
Paid training (ropes). We will reimburse you for classes after your first 14 days. You can take classes on your own and get reimbursed after deployment or certain qualified individuals may attend our rope tech class at our expense.
401K with employer match
The job:
This is not an easy job. Expect to be camping the whole deployment which is typically 14 to 21 days. There may or may not be showers and laundry available. We will be in remote locations across western United States in places you have never heard of. Our job is to rescue and assist Wildland Firefighters when medical care is warranted. This includes doing rope rescue in active Fire environments. We are vehicle based and team is equipped with a UTV as well as 4x4 chase vehicle. Ask questions before you apply.
Training not quite there? Missing a class or two? Reach out. We are hosting rope classes, RT-130, and pack tests. We can tell you where to find other training.
Send resume to Contact@AlpineREMS.com No noncompete. Colorado residents highly preferred, not required. Rolling acceptance. Posted 1/15/25
Based out of Rollinsville, CO. Equipment is staged at other locations across West
Single Resource EMT and Medic
Fireline EMT and Paramedics. We do have contracts for these positions, but REMS and UTV teams take priority.
Basic requirements:
S130/190 (if online, field day must be completed)
L180
ICS 700 and 900
Current pack test (arduous)
Current RT-130
NREMT (required)
State EMT license
Pay:
Fireline EMT $35.48/HR (roughly $750/day)
Fireline Paramedic $44.94/HR (roughly $950/day)
Bonus eligible if in good standing at end of year after day 21 days of work (retroactive to day 1).
Team members are classified as Employees and are covered under Workers comp. Sick time accrual per state of CO guidelines.
Pay is based on 16 hour days and is guaranteed for days on fireline. Paid every 2 weeks. Travel days are paid at actual hours travelled. Transportation, food, and lodging is paid. PPE is provided. Individuals must buy boots.
401K with employer match
2026 growth. We are looking at adding Med Mods this year or possibly another set of REMS equipment. Budgeting for 2026 is still being discussed. In a nutshell, we are expanding.
Colorado residents receive priority for all positions. A lot of this is just due to logistics.
Confused? Give us a call or email us. If you are new to this field, we can help. Need some training, we can help find it. Want to get in to REMS next year, talk to us. for any job questions or submissions , use email below as well.
303-406-2749
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