Become a Firefighter

Firefighters putting out a fire

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

Denver is an accredited CPAT location. This will not show on NTNs site, but a test is offered every other Thursday. See below for more info.

Entry-Level Firefighter:

Entry Level Firefighter: 24-2 Application is closed. If you submitted an application and NTN score, you will be contacted by the Civil Service regarding the next steps. Contact a recruiter with questions. Please fill out the Job interest form for future information.

For more information click on the Entry Level Firefighter Booklet(PDF, 1004KB).

 

EMT:

EMT MED Unit application will OPEN on January 2, 2025, at 9:00 am. 

Minimum Qualifications: 18 years old, Current COEMT or NREMT. No experience is required, but it is preferred. 

Competitive Salary: $58,458 annual salary 

Schedule: 40 hr. work week: 10 hr. night shifts  

Pension: FPPA Pension and 457 retirement plans. 

Health and Benefits: Multiple insurance options. Paid Sick and Vacation.

Apply through Civil Service on January 2nd.

Please fill out the Job Interest Form for future information.

For more information, click on the EMT informational Booklet or visit the Civil Service Job Posting.

 

Lateral Firefighter:

This application is closed. If you have applied you will be contacted by the Civil Service regarding next steps. Process and vendor questions contact Civil Service. All other questions contact a recruiter.

Follow us on social media for any and all application and event updates.
Instagram/Twitter: @dfdrecruiting

Recruitment Updates

Our Denver Fire Recruiters are Captain Brian Carruthers and Lieutenant Kendra Gerdjikian.

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.

Questions about being a firefighter, what to expect from the process, or any other general questions please contact a DFD Recruiter.

Application and Testing information will be posted on the Civil Service Commission website. 

Email questions to firejobs@denvergov.org and a member from the Recruiting Team will contact you.

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Firefighter Self Assessment Form

Firefighter Self Assessment Form

Firefighter Job Interest Form

Firefighter Job Interest Form

Lateral Firefighter

Information on becoming a lateral firefighter.

Prepare for the Candidate Physical Ability Test

The Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) consists of eight critical physical tasks that simulate actual job duties on the fire ground. This test is physically demanding and requires that you be physically fit to be successful.

Step 1: Self Assessment

Complete the Fire Self Assessment Form

Step 2: Job Interest Form

Complete the Job Interest Form

Step 3: Prepare for CPAT Testing

Prepare for CPAT Testing

Step 4: Review Job Requirements and Benefits Information

Salary & Benefits

Starting Pay: $66,430 (as of January 1, 2024)

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

Contact a Recruiter

For Recruiting questions, please contact us at:
firejobs@denvergov.org 

(Note: when contacting our team please provide your name, email and a daytime phone number)

Capt. Brian Carruthers
720-392-8288

Brian.Carruthers@denvergov.org

Lt. Kendra Gerdjikian
720-392-6680

Kendra.Gerdjikian@denvergov.org

Schedule Testing

For CPAT test dates, information and scheduling please contact:
Lorene Garcia
Lorene.Garcia@denvergov.org

Entry Level and Lateral Fire Testing
720-913-3391
Stephanie Rios
csc.entry.fire@denvergov.org

For more information and to register for testing:
101 W. Colfax Ave., 7th Floor
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 720-913-3370
Fax: 720-913-3373
Denver Civil Service Commission

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
All visitors are subject to security screening 

 

 

 

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