Careers
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Want to advertise positions at your fire department? Email the deadline date and a link to the position to laura.renville@state.co.us or marlinda.acevedo@state.co.us.
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.
| Fulltime Firefighter | Cortez Fire Protection District | 12 March |
| Fire Inspector | Roaring Fork Fire Rescue | 16 March |
| EMS Captain | Evergreen Fire Rescue | 20 March |
| Firefighter/EMT | Stratmoor Hills Fire Department | 23 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.