Denver Department of Safety Recruitment
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 Career Path: Firefighter

 

Years of Service Rank Assignment General Duties Pay How do I get there?
1-4
Fourth, Third, Second, and First Grade Firefighter Fire Supression, Support Services Provide emergency fire services, support services for admin., tech services, and fire prevention Entry level test process
5 Technician Fire Prevention, Hazmat, Office Support, Dive Team, Recruitment, Arson Investigation Special Assignments Appointed by Chief
5-6 Engineer Fire Supression Fire Station By promotional exam
5-6 Lieutenant Fire Supression, Support Services Supervision By promotional exam
7 Captain Fire Supression, Support Services Supervision By promotional exam
8 Assistant Chief Admin., DIA, Training, Operations, Tech Services, Fire Prevention Manage/Supervision By promotional exam
9 Division Chief Admin., DIA, Training, Operations, Tech Services, Fire Prevention Manage a Division Appointed by Chief
10 Deputy Chief Assist the Chief of Department Supervise admin., DIA, Training, Operations, Tech Services, Fire Prevention Appointed by Chief
10 Chief of Department All areas Policy, Budget, Labor Relations, Management Appointed by Mayor

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