FRFR will soon be opening our Recruit Firefighter hiring process for the 2024 Spring Academy!
Front Range Fire Rescue (FRFR) Firefighters protect lives and property through firefighting, emergency medical care, fire prevention, disaster response, community service and public education. FRFR currently has 3 fire stations. Stations 1 and 2 are staffed 24/7 with three shifts working a rotating 48-96 shift schedule. Station 3 is staffed by our partners from UC Health EMS. In 2024 we will add a ladder company. FRFR has plans for two additional stations in the coming years.
We strive to be the "Employer of Choice" by offering competitive wages, a robust benefits package, and being a family-oriented fire service agency.
Minimum Qualifications for an Entry Level Firefighter are:
- High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)
- Must be 18 years of age by the date of hire
- Valid FireTEAM test scores
- Valid CPAT certificate
- Valid EMT-Basic certification
- Possess a valid driver’s license. Possess and maintain an acceptable driving record in
- accordance with FRFR’s Driving Records Policy
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check, criminal history review, physical
- fitness/wellness assessment, medical evaluation, drug screen and psychological exam.
HOW TO PREPARE NOW
FireTEAM TEST
- Candidates are required to take the FireTEAM test. The test is administered through the National Testing Network (NTN). Identify a testing center near you and register to take the test here: https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/search.cfm?position…
- FireTEAM scores are valid for up to one year. If you have taken your FireTEAM test prior to FRFR opening the hiring process, please login to your FireTEAM account and add FRFR to permit us to view your FireTEAM score no later than the date of application.
- For frequently asked questions regarding the FireTEAM test and/or NTN please visit:https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/faqs.cfm
CPAT
- Candidates are required to have a CPAT certificate that is valid and available to upload. There are numerous testing sites in Colorado including Aims Community College. Please visit their website for additional information. http://www.aims.edu/academicsfirescience/cpat/
- CPAT Resources for out of state candidates: NTN provides convenient professional administration of the CPAT in several states Please visit https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/cpat_info.cfm to schedule a CPAT through NTN.
EMT BASIC
- Current Colorado EMT-Basic (or higher)
or
- Current NREMT-Basic with ability to obtain Colorado EMT-Basic within 6 months of hire.