Job Description
DENVER CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
DENVER POST BUILDING - 7TH FLOOR 101 W. COLFAX AVE.
DENVER, COLORADO 80202
720-913-3371
***Please submit your application through the link provided (where more information and links are included), to be considered for this position.***
Updated: February 11, 2025
Job Classification: Entry-level Firefighter
Do you have a Desire to Serve, the Courage to Act and the ability to Perform as a Denver Firefighter? The Denver Civil Service Commission and the City and County of Denver Fire Department is building an eligibility list for a 2025 Firefighter academy. All candidates must first complete an application with the City and County of Denver in Workday and also take the FireTeam exam through National Testing Network.
All candidates will need to test by February 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM.
Questions on the application process can be directed to the Denver Civil Service Commission.
REMINDER: You must first complete the City and County of Denver Workday Application, located here, to make sure you meet the minimum qualifications before scheduling your test.
Department Overview: The Denver Fire Department is dedicated to providing quality, timely, and professional emergency services to those who live in, work in and visit the City and County of Denver and the communities we serve. Respecting each other through trust, pride, diversity, integrity, and training.
Working together to achieve the highest levels of preparedness, prevention, and community involvement with a dedication to purpose.
Responsibilities:
Under supervision, firefighters respond to fire alarms with assigned company and assist in extinguishing fires in the protection of lives and property; assist in cleaning and caring for apparatus, equipment and quarters; administer first aid treatment; assist in rescue work in various emergencies; and inspect buildings for fire hazards and compliance with fire prevention ordinances. At various points in their careers, firefighters may also be assigned to work in support divisions such as, but not limited to, human resources, fire dispatch, or fire prevention.
Additional information can be found in the Entry-Level Firefighter Examination Informational Booklet.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum age of 21 at time of application
Must have U.S. High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certification
United States Citizenship at time of application
Must have NO Felony Convictions
Valid Driver's License Candidates may have Colorado Residency at time of hire (Candidates must be bona fide residents of the State of Colorado at the time of appointment [hire]. There is no minimum time limit to establish residency.)
Visual acuity must be 20/30 binocular with or without correction.
Uncorrected visual acuity must be 20/100 binocular or better for wearers of hard contacts or glasses. Firefighters with uncorrected acuity of less than
20/100 in either eye must carry a spare pair of glasses
For a complete list of qualifications, please visit us online.
Salary & Benefits:
Pay and benefits for Denver Firefighters are determined by collective bargaining agreements between the City and County of Denver and local union officials.
Generally, collective bargaining agreements are established for three-year increments. For 2024:
Pay Scale: 2025 Salary
4th Grade $69,087
Hiring Process:
1. Complete Initial Application
You must first submit an application with the Denver Civil Service Commission. Upon completing the initial Workday application, if you do not immediately receive a disqualifying notification, you may schedule your NTN test. If you are notified via email that you do NOT meet the minimum qualifications, you may email the Denver Civil Service Commission to learn further details online.
2. Testing
Once your application has been submitted AND if you do not receive a disqualifying notification immediately after completion, you may schedule to take the FireTeam Test with the National Testing Network (NTN). Please visit the link below for scheduling.
REMINDER: You must first complete the City and County of Denver Workday Application to make sure you meet the minimum qualifications before scheduling your test. NO EXCEPTIONS!
If you have technical problems scheduling your test please contact NTN Candidate Support
You will need to establish an account with NTN.
There are four components to the FireTeam test:
1. a video-based human relations test
2. a mechanical aptitude test
3. a math test
4. a reading test
Testing takes approximately 2 1/2 hours. Upon completion of the testing period, the Denver Civil Service Commission will review candidate test scores and notify those who are eligible to continue with processing. The Denver Civil Service Commission will also notify candidates who are not eligible to continue at this time.
Please note that the NTN website provides a description of the test components and directions for scheduling a test for the City and County of Denver. The website offers a practice test for an optional purchase with sample items.
For a complete list of qualifications, please visit us online.
Job Requirements
Age:
21
Citizenship Required:
Yes
High School Grad / GED:
Must have a High School diploma or G.E.D. Certification
Driver's License:
Valid Driver's License Candidates may have Colorado Residency at time of hire (Candidates must be bona fide residents of the State of Colorado at the time of appointment [hire]. There is no minimum time limit to establish residency.)
Vision:
Visual acuity must be 20/30 binocular with or without correction. Uncorrected visual acuity must be 20/100 binocular or better for wearers of hard contacts or glasses. Firefighters with uncorrected acuity of less than 20/100 in either eye must carry a spare pair of glasses
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 69,087.00 Per Year
Job Tags
Full time, Local area, Immediate start,