Denver Fire Department

COVID-19: When to contact 9-1-1

Call 911 if you are:

Having difficulty breathing or are choking
Having an allergic reaction
Having symptoms of a heart attack or stroke
Are experiencing feelings of confusion, dizziness, or are disoriented
Having difficulty speaking, walking, or seeing
Have sudden severe pain

Do NOT call 911 if you:

Want information about COVID-19
Need a ride to the doctor's office
want to get tested
have mild symptoms

To learn more about our 9-1-1 Communications and to sign up for emergency information and notifications in Denver, visit www.denvergov.org/911 and our emergency services for people with disabilities page.

You can also read more 9-1-1 guidance from the State of Colorado.

Denver Fire Headquarters - New Office Hours by Appointment

Effective 5/11/2020, the Denver Fire Department Fire Prevention Division Office will be open to the public and conducting business with external customers by appointment ONLY. Please call 720-913-3474 to schedule an appointment between 7 am and 3 pm.

As per City guidelines, beginning Wednesday May 6, 2020, all City and County of Denver mandated COVID-19 related precautions will be observed to include mandatory face coverings and 6-foot social distancing.

Please utilize E-Permits - Accela Citizen Access for permit submittals and payment of fees: https://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/fire-department-home/permits-licensing.html

DFD Drive By Requests

All "Drive-by" requests received by the Denver Fire Department Operations Division and the Community Outreach Team will be denied due to the overwhelming response to COVID-19. Thank you for your understanding.

Donations and Volunteering

The Denver Fire Department is touched and overwhelmed by the outpouring of support and generosity by our community during this difficult time.

We are working closely with our partner, the Denver Fire Department Foundation (501 c3 non-profit) to accept and coordinate all donations. If you wish to make a donation of goods, services or a direct donation, please reach out to DenverFireFoundation.org; email Laura@DenverFireFoundation.org; phone 303-594-6567.

If you would like to be a Volunteer with the City of Denver, or donate blood or other items, please visit https://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/environmental-health/news/coronavirus-info/donations---volunteering.html

El Departamento de Bomberos de Denver está conmovido y abrumado por la gran cantidad de apoyo y generosidad de nuestra comunidad durante este momento difícil.

Estamos trabajando en colaboración con nuestro socio, la Fundación del Departamento de Bomberos de Denver (501 c3 sin fines de lucro) para aceptar y coordinar todas las donaciones. Si desea hacer una donación de bienes, servicios o una donación directa, comuníquese con DenverFireFoundation.org; correo electrónico Laura@DenverFireFoundation.org; teléfono 303-594-6567.

Si desea ser Voluntario con la Ciudad de Denver o donar sangre u otros artículos, visite https://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/environmental-health/news/coronavirus-info/donations---volunteering.html

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Chief Todd Bower

The Denver Fire Department is dedicated to:

Our Desire to Serve; committing to those we serve with integrity, accountability, and inclusivity.

Our Courage to Act; providing quality, timely and professional emergency services to protect life and property.

Our Ability to Perform; working together to maintain the highest standards of mitigation, preparedness, prevention, and community engagement.

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Job Opportunities

The Denver Fire Department application process occurs every other year, and academy classes are conducted on an as-needed basis. Please visit the civil service commission for info. The Denver Fire Department is an equal opportunity employer.

In 2012, Denver voters approved Measure 2A to invest in critical services, including Denver Fire Department Academy classes and new fire apparatus.