Front Range Fire Rescue is seeking entry-level firefighters to join our department and be a part of our culture of excellence and teamwork.
**Entry Level Firefighter/EMT
$73,500 2025 Annual Pay
(Through the academy, firefighters are paid $24.25 hourly. After graduation from 15-week academy the Annual rate of $73,500 is paid.)**
FRFR places high importance on education and offers additional compensation to members who hold a degree, with an education differential applied from the hire date. Associates 2% of base wage, Bachelors 4% of base wage, and Masters 6% of base wage. The highest differential among Colorado Fire Departments.
TO APPLY, GO TO: https://frfr.colorado.gov/apply-for-a-job
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Firefighters receive 100% of their premiums paid for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
FPPA Defined Benefit Pension
457 Deferred Compensation Plan and Employer Matching Benefit
Retirement Health Savings (115 Trust) with Employer Contribution
Coverage under Colorado Firefighter Heart, Cancer, and Behavioral Health Trust
Member Assistance Program and In-Station Therapy Dog Program
Generous Tuition Reimbursement program
QUALIFICATIONS
To qualify as an Entry Firefighter, at the time of application, the applicant must possess and provide copies of the following certifications:
Valid Driver's License
Current AHA CPR certification
Current State of Colorado EMT Basic (or higher) or current National Registry EMT Basic (or higher) Certification
TIME LINE
October 1-30, 2025: Application Period
November 4, 2025: Applicants will be notified if selected for a Phone Interview
November 12-13, 2025: Phone Interviews
November 14, 2025: Applicants will be notified if selected for Panel Interviews
December 6-7, 2025: In-Person Panel Interviews
Candidates will be notified on December 12, 2025, if they have been selected for the 2026 hiring list.
If you're selected for the 2026 hiring list, the process for a potential job offer will proceed as follows:
Background check information emailed to applicants
Fitness Evaluation
Contingent job Offer
Psychological Evaluation and NFPA 1582 Medical Exam
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