The Job Performance Requirements currently used by the Colorado Division of Fire Safety are based on the level-appropriate National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard.
To purchase a copy of a NFPA Standard, please visit the NFPA's web site by clicking this link.
Each JPR will help prepare a firefighting candidate for International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) and ProBoard testing.
The new form fillable Practical Check Sheet is posted.
Airport Firefighter
Home Airfield and Live Burn, NFPA 1003 Standard, 2019 Edition - Updated 10/18/2024
Previous Standard:
Hazardous Materials
Haz Mat Awareness, NFPA 470 Standard, 2022 Edition
Effective Date 01/01/2024
Haz Mat Awareness, NFPA 1072 Standard, 2017 Edition PREVIOUS EDITION
Haz Mat Awareness/Operations, NFPA 470 Standard, 2022 Edition
Effective Date 01/01/2024
Haz Mat Awareness/Operations, NFPA 1072 Standard, 2017 Edition - PREVIOUS EDITION
Haz Mat Technicial, NFPA 470 Standard, 2022 Edition
Effective Date 01/01/2024
Haz Mat Technician, NFPA 1072 Standard, 2017 Edition PREVIOUS EDITION
Incident Safety Officer
Incident Safety Officer, NFPA 1521 Standard, 2020 Edition Updated 11/07/2024 * Standard Adopted 01/01/2023 *
Incident Safety Officer, NFPA 1521 Standard, 2015 Edition Previous Standard
JPRs being submitted for review by the ISO Committee need to be submitted to DFPC on a flash drive, copy to be retained by candidate. DFPC no longer accepting submissions in paper.
Live Fire Training Evolutions Fixed Facility Instructor
Fire Inspector I
Fire Inspector I, NFPA 1031 Standard, 2014 Edition
*This certification is established for individuals who are seeking a certification that is accredited through IFSAC and/or ProBoard. Examples of individuals for which this certification would be applicable could include firefighters, driver/operators, and fire officers who intend to use this certification to support operations-level pre-incident planning or inspection programs.
This certification is not intended for individuals who already possess a similar certification granted by another certifying entity, such as International Code Council (ICC) and/or National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and are seeking reciprocity. Individuals who are seeking a State-equivalent Fire Inspector certification for purposes of conducting work under one of the programs administered by CDFPC (e.g. educational and/or healthcare facilities) should follow the certification requirements established in the Fire and Life Safety section (https://www.colorado.gov/
Firefighter
Firefighter I, NFPA 1001 Standard, 2019 Editiion
Fire Fighter I JPR Skill Sheet Revisions (TO BE ADOPTED 07/01/2025)
Firefighter II, NFPA 1001 Standard, 2019 Edition
Previous Standard:
Youth Firesetter Intervention Specialist I
Fire & Life Safety Educator I & II
Fire & Life Safety Educator I, NFPA 1030 Standard, 2024 Edition
Effective Date 01/01/2025
Previous Standard
Fire & Life Safety Educator I, NFPA 1035 Standard, 2015 Edition
Fire & Life Safety Educator II, NFPA 1030 Standard, 2024 Edition
Effective Date: 01/01/2025
Fire & Life Safety Educator II, NFPA 1035 Standard, 2015 Edition
Fire Officer
Fire Officer I, NFPA 1021 Standard, 2020 Edition * Standard Adopted 01/01/2023 *
Fire Officer I, NFPA 1021 Standard, 2014 Edition Previous Standard
Fire Officer I Narrative Example Template
Fire Officer II, NFPA 1021 Standard, 2020 Edition * Standard Adopted 01/01/2023 *
Fire Officer II, NFPA 1021, 2014 Edition Previous Standard
Fire Officer II Narrative Example Template
Fire Officer III, NFPA 1021 Standard, 2020 Edition UPDATED 04/18/2024 * Standard Adopted 01/01/2023 *
Fire Officer III, NFPA 1021 Standard, 2014 Edition Previous Standard
Colorado Executive Fire Administrator
Fire Officer Skills Packet (Flash Drives):
Please be advised that the review process for Fire Officer Skills Packet may take up to 8 weeks.
(Skill Packets are reviewed by committee members that volunteer their time for this task.)
Upon notification of the successful completion of the Skill Packet, the written examination can be scheduled by your training officer through the Records Management System.
To be submitted to DFPC for review on a flash drive, copy to be retained by candidate. DFPC no longer accepting submissions in book format.
Fire Instructor
Fire Instructor I, NFPA 1041 Standard, 2019 Edition
Fire Instructor II, NFPA 1041 Standard, 2019 Edition Updated 10/29/2024
Fire Instructor III, NFPA 1041, Standard, 2019 Edition
Previous Standard:
- Fire Instructor I, NFPA 1041 Standard, 2012 Edition
- Fire Instructor II Skills Packet, NFPA 1041 Standardm 2012 Edition
- Fire Instructor III, Skills Packet, NFPA 1041 Standard, 2012 Editiion
* Live Burn Reminder: The Lead Proctor at the Live Burn Evaluation must be a current certified State of Colorado Fire & Emergency Services Instructor I, a state certified proctor, and minimum certified at the State Fire Fighter I level. No exceptions.
*** Reminder for initial Fire Instructor I Written Examination:
- Candidate must provide documentation of successful completion of an approved (instructional methodology) training course within the past three (3) years.
For more information, please see Section 9.8 of the Policy & Procedure Manual.
FI-II and FI-III - To submitted to DFPC for review on a flash drive, copy to be retained by candidate. DFPC no longer accepting submissions in book format.
Technical Rescue
Rope Rescue Awareness, NFPA 1005, 2021 Edition
Rope Rescue Operations, NFPA 1006, 2021 Edition
Rope Rescue Technician, NFPA 1006, 2021 Edition
Effective Date 01/01/2025
Previous Standard:
Rope Rescue- Core (CH 5) NFPA 1006, 2013 Edition
Rope Rescue I NFPA 1006, 2013 Edition
Rope Rescue II NFPA 1006, 2013 Edition
Trench Rescue Awareness, NFPA 1006, 2021 Edition
Trench Rescue Operations, NFPA 1006, 2021 Edition
Trench Rescue Technician, NFPA 1006, 2021 Edition
Effective Date: 01/01/2025