Community Risk Reduction Specialist at North Metro Fire Rescue District

Under the general supervision of the Community Risk Reduction Lead, this position is responsible for implementing and presenting programs, information, and resources to reduce risk and enhance safety and health in the community. With guidance and direction from the Community Risk Reduction Lead, the CRR Specialist presents and helps coordinate medical and supportive care options and programs in accordance with the Collaborative Health Program for community members requiring assistance outside the general scope of first responders. The position utilizes incident data, generated from the Planning Captain, and guidance from the CRR Lead to deliver programs to systematically reduce social, community, and fire protection issues that contribute to a significant percentage of the district's emergency calls. The individual works under the general direction of the CRR Lead and may also assist with community outreach efforts, including but not limited to public education, social media content development, event coordination, media relations, and general fire district marketing. 

1. Spark Hire Video Interview - Week of November 17, 2025
2. In-person Assessment/In-person panel interview - Week of December 1, 2025*

• Ensures CRR programs are accessible by all residents within the fire district. 
• Provides individual consultations and utilizes education and community resources to address high-risk, high-use populations within the fire district to reduce their risk of injury and fire and the need for emergency services. 
• At the direction of the Community Risk Reduction Lead and in cooperation with the EMS Division, coordinates the connection of patients experiencing unmet needs with appropriate community resources, co-responder programs, and healthcare systems.
• Delivers community programs and education, based on community risk data and national fire and life safety trends, to help prevent emergencies and improve overall health and safety for citizens. 
• Assists Life Safety Education Officer with presenting programs on fire and life safety to a variety of public and private sector groups, schools and senior facilities. Programs should encompass behavioral objectives, lesson plans, informational materials, and evaluation instruments.
• Assists the Life Safety Education Officer with delivering the fire district’s educational programs, including CPR/AED and Stop the Bleed, Child Car Seat Safety Inspections, Youth Fire Setter Intervention Program, Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Program, School Fire Drill Program, Business Evacuation Program, File of Life Program, and other educational programs.
• Maintains a current understanding of innovative approaches to community safety.
• Effectively maintains communication and fosters collaboration between fire district and all public safety and community outreach partners within the jurisdiction.
• Assists with coordinating community events and program requests so that all activities are scheduled and personnel assigned without conflict.

• CRR Specialist may be expected to participate in on-call PIO program, fulfilling duties when primary PIO is unavailable, and may assist PIO with events and communications.
• Stays apprised of the latest communication tools and methods used to reach and engage audiences.
• May be required to assist Life Safety Education Officer and staff special events throughout the fire district under the guidance of the Community Risk Reduction Lead.
• Several community events occur during the evening and on weekends, and the Community Risk Reduction Specialist must be able to work a flexible schedule to support the events.
• Prepares professional written reports, correspondence, and memorandums.
• Promotes the District’s mission and value statements. All employees shall take an active role in improving overall organizational performance, especially as related to community outreach and risk reduction, internal and external collaboration, and optimization of District resources. 
• Maintains a positive attitude and works well with other team members.
• Maintains compliance with HIPAA, mandatory reporting, federal, state, and local and District confidentiality laws, employment laws and regulations.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Education – Associate’s degree with coursework in education, communications, program development, public health, nursing or fire science. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree, EMT Basic/Paramedic, or other medical or behavioral health certification.

Experience – Must have a minimum of five years of professional work experience as an EMT, paramedic, public fire and life safety education specialist, community risk reduction specialist, public information officer, OR community health or medical provider.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the necessary essential functions of the job may be considered.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid unrestricted Colorado Driver’s License or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire

• CPR/AED Instructor
• ICS-100
• NIMS-700

• State of Colorado Youth Fire Setter Intervention Specialist
• Car Seat Safety Technician
• FEMA ICS-200, ICS-800

• National Fire Academy R0200 – Leadership Strategies for Community Risk Reduction
• National Fire Academy R0378 - Demonstrating Your Community Risk Reduction Program’s Worth

Compensation details: 83703-113036 Yearly Salary

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