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 Provide emergency fire services $41,605 to
$64,008
Entry level test process
5 Technician Fire Prevention, Hazmat, Office Support, Dive Team, Recruitment, Arson Investigation Special Assignments $68,808 Appointed by Chief
5-6 Engineer Fire Supression Fire Station $71,048 By promotional exam
5-6 Lieutenant Fire Supression, Support Services Supervision $75,529 By promotional exam
7 Captain Fire Supression, Support Services Supervision $86,480 By promotional exam
8 Assistant Chief Admin., DIA, Training, Operations, Tech Services, Fire Prevention Manage/Supervision $99,452 By promotional exam
9 Division Chief Admin., DIA, Training, Operations, Tech Services, Fire Prevention Manage a Division $117,000 Appointed by Chief
10 Deputy Chief Assist the Chief of Department Admin., DIA, Training, Operations, Tech Services, Fire Prevention $121,000 Appointed by Chief
10 Chief of Department All areas Policy, Budget, Labor Relations, Management $135,000 Appointed by Mayor

      

 
 
 
 
      
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