Front Range Fire Rescue (FRFR) is committed to the highest level of service to our citizens and our communities. FRFR Firefighters protect lives and property through firefighting, emergency medical care, fire prevention, disaster response, community service, and public education. FRFR currently has three fire stations staffed 24/7, with three shifts working a rotating 48-96 shift schedule. In 2024, we added a ladder company and have plans for two additional stations in the coming years.
We strive to be an "Employer of Choice" by offering competitive wages, a robust benefits package, and being a family-oriented fire service agency. Send an email to JoinFRFR@frfr.co for more information.
Working at Front Range Fire Rescue
We will begin the process of creating a hiring list for the 2025 Spring Academy on October 1, 2024, and it will remain open until 1700 on October 30, 2024.
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 following FRFR’s Driving Records Policy
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check, criminal history review, physical fitness/wellness assessment, medical evaluation based on NFPA 1582, drug screen, and psychological exam
How to Prepare Now
FireTEAM Test
- Candidates are required to take the FireTEAM test, which is administered through the NTN website. Identify a testing center near you and register to take the test.
- FireTEAM scores are valid for up to one year. If you took your FireTEAM test before FRFR opened the hiring process, please log in to your FireTEAM account and add FRFR to let us view your FireTEAM score no later than the date of application.
- Review frequently asked questions regarding the FireTEAM test and the National Testing Network (NTN).
CPAT
- Candidates are required to have a CPAT certificate that is valid and available to upload
- There are numerous testing sites, including Aims Community College located in Northern Colorado
- CPAT Resources for out-of-state candidates: The National Testing Network (NTN) provides convenient professional administration of the CPAT in several states. Please visit Schedule a CPAT through NTN.
EMT Basic
- Current Colorado EMT-Basic (or higher) or Current NREMT-Basic with the ability to obtain Colorado EMT-Basic within 6 months of hire.
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 the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control. This year, we added a ladder company. FRFR has plans for two additional stations in the coming years.
We strive to be an "Employer of Choice" by offering competitive wages, a robust benefits package, and being a family-oriented fire service agency.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- 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
- Current State of Colorado EMT Basic (or higher) or current National Registry EMT Basic (or higher).
- Current AHA CPR certification
- Possess a valid driver’s license.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check, criminal history review, physical
- fitness/wellness assessment, medical NFPA 1582 evaluation, drug screen, and psychological exam.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- AAS/AA Degree
SALARY INFORMATION
- Firefighter recruits will attend the Front Range Fire Consortium (FRFC) Academy for up to 16 weeks and will be paid $23.10/hour. Following successful completion of the academy, the 2024 rate is $70, 000 a year as a probationary firefighter.
- FRFR strongly values education and compensates employees who have a degree with an education differential from date of hire: Associates 2% of base wage, Bachelors 4% of base wage, Masters 6% of base wage (2024).
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Firefighters receive 100% of their premiums paid for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance. Dependent pay a shared cost with FRFR.
- Employer Paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
- FPPA Defined Benefit Pension
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and Employer Contribution
- Retirement Health Savings (115 Trust) with Employer Contribution
- Member Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
Applications ar now Closed
**Hiring Time Line
- October 1-30, Application Period
- November 4, 2024, Applicants will be notified if selected for Interview
- November 12-13, 2024, Phone Interviews
- November 14, 2024, Applicants will be notified if selected for the next step
- December 6-7, 2024, In-Person Panel Interviews
- December 8, 2024, Applicants will be notified if selected for the next step
- December 8, 2024, Background check information emailed to applicants
- December 9-10, 2024, Colorado State University (CSU) Fitness Evaluation
- December 15-20, 2024, Contingent Job Offers extended via email
- December 18-20,2024 Additional Testing (Psychological Evaluation, and NFPA 1582 Medical Exam)
- January 6, 2025, Final Job Offers
- February 10, 2025 Start Date
**The hiring process timeline is subject to change at any time
Currently, the application process for Lateral Firefighter positions is closed.
Lateral Firefighter/EMT-Basic position pays an annual base salary from $70,000 -$94,000 (2024)
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, Masters 6% of base wage. The highest differential among Colorado Fire Departments!
Compensation and Benefits
- $2,000 Relocation Stipend
- 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
- Vacation Accrual based on your previous full-time firefighter employment
- Member Assistance Program and In-Station Therapy Dog Program
- Generous Tuition Reimbursement program
Qualifications
To qualify as a Lateral Firefighter, at the time of application, the applicant must possess and provide copies of the following certifications:
- A minimum of two (2) years of current, full-time continuous employment as a Firefighter (or higher-ranking fire operations personnel) with a public fire district, authority, or department that provides structural Firefighting and EMS services. Paid call, part-time, or volunteer firefighting experience is not an acceptable substitute for the required two (2) years outlined above
- Completion of a professional fire academy with a minimum of 150 contact hours. The FRFR Training Chief will evaluate the academy curriculum
- Valid Driver’s License
- Current AHA CPR certification
- Firefighter II Certification (ProBoard or IFSAC accreditation)
- Hazardous Materials Operations (or higher) certification (ProBoard or IFSAC accreditation)
- Current State of Colorado EMT Basic (or higher) or current National Registry EMT Basic (or higher) Certification with the ability to obtain State of Colorado EMT Basic within six months of hire
If you would like to receive a notification when a process begins, please complete the following form.
Front Range Fire Rescue maintains a drug-free workplace and requires its members to refrain from the usage or possession of illegal substances at all times. Illegal substances are defined as any drug or chemical that is not legally obtainable or legally obtainable but has not been legally obtained. The term includes prescription drugs not being used for prescribed purposes and includes all controlled substances as defined by the Colorado Controlled Substances Act. This policy also applies to marijuana and products containing THC.
Front Range Fire Rescue is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Front Range Fire Rescue will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with eligible disabilities (unless the disability precludes the performance of the essential functions of the position).