Firefighter Certification Informational Memorandums
| Year | IM Link | Additional Information | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Informational Memorandum 25-06 | Standard Transition and Update for First Responder Inspector Written Test and JPRs to NFPA 1030, 2024 Edition | |
| 2025 | Informational Memorandum 25-05 | Reciprocity Process - Elimination of Petition Opportunity for Colorado Non-Accredited, Renewable Recognition Certificate | |
| 2025 | Informational Memorandum 25-04 | Standard Update for Technical Rescuer- Rope Rescue and Trench Rescue Written Test and JPRs to NFPA 1006, 2021 Edition | 1 July, 2025 |
| 2025 | Informational Memorandum 25-03 | Fire Fighter I JPR Skill Sheet Revisions (Adopted 1 July, 2025) | |
| 2025 | Informational Memorandum 25-02 | Standard Transition and Update for Youth Firesetting Intervention Specialist I, Fire and Life Safety Educator I and II Written Test and JPRs to NFPA 1030, 2024 Edition | |
| 2025 | Informational Memorandum 25-01 | Revised Fire Fighter and Hazardous Materials Responders Voluntary Certification Programs Rules - Five (5) Year Certificate Issue Dates and Increased Fees | |
| 2024 | Informational Memorandum 24-01 | Fire Instructor I Certification Renewal Requirements | 1 July, 2024 |
| 2023 | Informational Memorandum 23-03 | Transition to NFPA 470 Standard, 2022 Edition Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Standard for Responders - Updated Reference Chapters | |
| 2022 | Informational Memorandum 22-04 | Standard Update for Incident Safety Officer Written Test and JPRs to NFPA 1521, 2020 Edition | |
| 2022 | Informational Memorandum 22-03 | Standard Update (Fire Officer Series) for NFPA 1021, 2020 Edition from 1 January, 2023 | |
| 2022 | Informational Memorandum 22-02 | Standard Update for NFPA 1123, 2018 Edition and NFPA 1126, 2021 Edition | |
| 2022 | Informational Memorandum 22-01 | Reciprocity Process as of 1 July, 2022, Colorado Non-Accredited Recognition Certificate | |
| 2021 | Informational Memorandum 21-05 | NFPA 1041 Standard Update (Fire and Emergency Services Instructor (FI) I, II, and III | 1 February, 2022 |
| 2021 | Informational Memorandum 21-04 | National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1003 Standard Update (Airport Rescue Firefighter (ARFF)) - Job Performance Requirements Updates | 1 January, 2022 |
| 2021 | Informational Memorandum 21-03 | Fire Officer I (FO-I) and (FO-II), Practical Skills Packet Submittal Updates | |
| 2021 | Informational Memorandum 21-02 | Practical Proctor Candidate Instructions Audio File | |
| 2021 | Informational Memorandum 21-01 | Written Proctor Candidate Instructions Audio File |
Archived Firefighter Certification Informational Memorandums
| IM Year | IM Link | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Informational Memorandum 20-03 | Standard Update for Firefighter (FF) series written and Job Performance Requirements (JPRs) to 1001, 2019 Version |
| 2020 | Informational Memorandum 20-02 | Reciprocity for Colorado Metropolitan Certification Board (CMCB) Pro Board Certificates, updated 16 September, 2020 |
| 2020 | Informational Memorandum 20-01 | International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Certification Updates |
| 2019 | Informational Memorandum 19-02 | Amended Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Manual Date |
| 2019 | Hazardous Materials NFPA 472 to NFPA 1072 Transition | |
| 2019 | Informational Memorandum 19-01 | |
| 2018 | Informational Memorandum 18-02 | Driver Operator Pumper (DOP) Certification Requirements |
| 2018 | Informational Memorandum 18-01 | Driver Operator (DO) Series JPRs - Diminishing Clearance Exercise |
| 2017 | Informational Memorandum 17-01 | |
| 2016 | Informational Memorandum 16-02 | |
| 2016 | Informational Memorandum 16-01 | |
| 2015 | Informational Memorandum 15-02 | |
| 2015 | Informational Memorandum 15-01 | |
| 2013 | Informational Memorandum 13-07 | |
| 2013 | Informational Memorandum 13-06 | |
| 2013 | Informational Memorandum 13-05 | |
| 2013 | Informational Memorandum 13-04 | |
| 2013 | Informational Memorandum 13-03 | |
| 2013 | Informational Memorandum 13-02 |