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COLORADO SPRINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT
375 PRINTERS PARKWAY
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO 80910
(719)385-7244
http://www.coloradosprings.gov/firejobs

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Updated: October 07, 2026

Job Classification: Entry Level Firefighter

The Colorado Springs Fire Department is currently developing an entry-level hiring list for an anticipated fire academy in July 2027 for the position of Firefighter Trainee.

Candidates must complete, by February 4, 2027, 11:59 p.m. (MST):

· FireTEAM test

· CPAT certificate

· National Registry or State of Colorado EMT or Paramedic license

You must upload, on the National Testing Network website, files that are named using this format:

Last Name, First Name - name of document

Examples: Smith, Joe – CPAT

Smith, Joe – NREMT

Smith, Joe – CO EMT

· Upload current Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) certification

· Upload current National Registry EMT-Basic or Paramedic or State of Colorado EMT-Basic or Paramedic certification (If you have both, the State of CO license is preferred)

Extra documents, if applicable:

· If you are a Paramedic, you will need to also upload your ACLS certification

· If you are a Veteran, the Veterans’ preference points form with supporting documentation

· Name files using this format: Last Name, First Name - name of document
Examples:

o Smith, Joe – ACLS

o Smith, Joe – DD214

o Smith, Joe – CSFD Veteran Preference Letter

o Smith, Joe – VA Disability Letter

CSFD currently applies the following weights to the FireTEAM sections:

60% Human Relations
40% PSSA 1
Mechanical – Pass/Fail (70% or higher)
Math – Pass/Fail (70% or higher)
Reading – Pass/Fail (70% or higher)

It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure their NTN score is valid when the posting closes on February 4, 2027, at 11:59 p.m.

Firefighter Candidate Minimum Qualifications: The following minimum qualifications must be met to participate in the firefighter selection process.

Be at least 18 years of age by date of hire
High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
Have or be able to obtain a valid driver’s license without restrictions
Be able to pass the pre-employment background investigation, medical examination & drug screen, polygraph, and psychological testing
Valid FireTEAM test score through the National Testing Network no more than 12 months prior to the testing process deadline
Valid Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT)* no more the 12 months prior to the testing process deadline
Have and maintain a current National Registry EMT-Basic or State of Colorado EMT-Basic certification through date of hire
Must maintain a valid CPR certificate from either AHA Basic Life support for the healthcare Provider or Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer through date of hire
If you are a Paramedic, you must maintain a valid ACLS Provider certificate through date of hire
You must not have been convicted of a crime that would affect your ability to certify with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). NREMT
The City does not sponsor applicants for work visas. If hired, you will be required to provide proof or your eligibility to work in the United States.
We do not permit the use of medicinal or recreational marijuana

· No marijuana use within the past 12 months (from the date of receiving a conditional offer)

· No use of any illegal drugs within the past 3 years

· No DUI within the past 3 years

*Only a CPAT licensed by the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) will be accepted.

Salary and Benefit Information: CSFD Firefighter Salary & Benefits

For further information:
https://coloradosprings.gov/become-a-firefighter

Colorado Springs Fire Department Human Resources
(719) 385-7244
csfdhr@coloradosprings.gov

Department Overview: The Colorado Springs Fire Department, an internationally accredited department, has 25 fire stations and over 500 full time uniformed firefighters. The department has 25 engine companies, 6 truck companies, a heavy rescue team, and a hazardous materials response team. Fire stations are staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The department responded to over 80,000 calls in 2025 and approximately 80% of those are medical emergencies.

City Information: Elevation: 6,035 feet Estimated 2025 population: 500,000

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