Become a Firefighter
Join our elite team! Firefighters respond to fire alarms, and extinguish fires to protect lives and property. Other duties include administering first aid, rescuing in emergencies, and inspecting buildings to ensure compliance with fire codes. Firefighters may also be assigned to work in support divisions, such as human resources, fire dispatch or community outreach.
Announcements
Entry Applications
Entry Application is Currently closed! Fill out the Job interest form for future notifications.
Entry-Level Firefighter:
22-2 Application is closed. Please be sure to fill out the Job interest form and check back regularly for information about the next application opportunity. If you applied for the 22-2 position, Civil Service will contact you if you are moving forward.
EMT:
Application is open. Please complete application on Civil Service Workday and then take the NTN FireTeam test prior to the application closing. (Must have current NREMT or CO EMT cert.)
Lateral Firefighter:
Application is not currently open. If interested and eligible (3yrs on a paid state, municipal, city dept.) please contact a Denver Fire Recruiter for more information.
Recruitment Updates
Our Recruiting Team members are Captain Kathy Johnson and Lieutenant Jesus Rocha.
Entry Level Firefighter Testing has moved to an open application process. If you are interested in receiving updates about the testing process, please fill out a job interest form.
If you have questions about the application, please contact Civil Service. To schedule your NTN fireteam test, please contact NTN directly. Questions about being a firefighter, what to expect from the process, how your NTN score affects you, or any other general questions please contact a DFD Recruiter.
Application and Testing information will be posted on the Civil Service Commission website.
After application schedule an online test at National Testing Network (NTN):
https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/index.cfm
Email questions to firejobs@denvergov.org and a member from the Recruiting Team will contact you.
Step 2: Job Interest Form
Step 3: Prepare for CPAT Testing
Step 4: Review Job Requirements and Benefits Information
Salary & Benefits
Starting Pay: $60,961 (as of January 1, 2021)
Benefits include:
- Paid sick leave and vacation
- Medical and dental insurance
- Uniforms and most equipment furnished
- Pension plan
Duties & Responsibilities
Under supervision, firefighters respond to fire alarms as a team, and assist in extinguishing fires to protect lives and property. Other duties include administering first aid, rescuing individuals and animals during emergencies, and inspecting buildings for fire hazards. Firefighters may also be assigned to work in other roles, such as human resources, fire dispatch or community outreach.
The City and County of Denver is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If any applicant or prospective applicant requires reasonable accommodation (per the Americans with Disabilities Act) in order to participate in any examination phase noted herein, the applicant must advise the Commission in advance, in writing, and provide supporting medical documentation. Each request will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. The submission of a request does not necessarily mean that the request will be granted. More information can be found under Civil Service Commission.
Work Schedule
Typically, firefighters work on average a 48-hour work week. Each firefighter works one day (24 hours) and then has two days (48 hours) off. Every seventh shift, each firefighter is scheduled for an additional day off. Firefighters may also be assigned various other work schedules in accordance with their work assignments.
Recruitment Questions & Scheduling