Careers
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DFPC Careers
Excited to start a career with the Division of Fire Prevention and Control? Be ready when new jobs are posted.
We recommend that you be proactive and set up an account on governmentjobs.com to easily apply for future opportunities.
- Set up or update your profile
- Sign up to receive notifications about new job postings (select Fire/EMS)
- Check out the State of Colorado Job Opportunities website regularly for updates (search for DFPC)
Current Openings at DFPC
All jobs close at 5 pm Mountain Standard Time (MST) on the listed date, unless otherwise specified.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|
| DFPC Firefighter V: Battalion Chief - Big Thompson River Region | $84,936.00 - $101,940.00 | March 15, 2026 |
Careers Throughout the State
All closing dates are for the current year unless otherwise indicated.
The below table can be sorted by selecting the heading in the desired column.
| Wildland Coordinator | Nederland Fire Rescue | 20 February |
| Chief Aide | Wet Mountain Fire Protection District | 25 February |
| Wildland Firefighter (Temp, On-Call) | Larimer County Sheriff's Office | 28 February |
| Seasonal Wildland Firefighter and Seasonal Engine Boss | Upper Pine River Fire Protection | 28 February |
| Fire Prevention Specialist | Front Range Fire Rescue | 28 February |
| Chaffee County Fire Protection District | 2 March | |
| Fire Captain | Evergreen Fire Rescue | 2 March |
| Fire Chief | Oak Creek Fire Protection District | 2 March |
| Seasonal - Recreation/Trail & Facilities/Active Resource Mgt | Uncompahgre & Gunnison (USFS) | 3 March |
| Fulltime Firefighter | Cortez Fire Protection District | 12 March |
| Deputy Fire Marshal I | Durango Fire and Rescue | 27 March |
| Seasonal Wildland Firefighter | Telluride Fire Protection District | 30 March |
| Career Firefighter/EMT/Paramedic | Canon City Area Fire Protection District | 6 March |
| Engine Boss (Ridgway FPD) | Ridgway Fire Protection District | 1 July |
Colorado Fire Training Officers Association
The Colorado Fire Training Officers Association (CFTOA) is a non-profit organization providing education to prevent firefighter injuries or death. Check out the CFTOA job board.