Colorado Springs Fire Department 2024 Pay Chart
Firefighter Candidate Minimum Qualifications
(Subject to Change)
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 Colorado driver’s license
- 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 NREMT-Basic OR State of Colorado EMT-Basic Certification or above*
- 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). Visit the NREMT website.
- 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.
SALARY
The firefighter salary structure for 2024 is:
| Firefighter Trainee (20 week academy monthly pay) | $5,220 |
|---|---|
| 4th Class Firefighter | $69,384 |
| 3rd Class Firefighter | $77,088 |
| 2nd Class Firefighter | $85,644 |
| 1st Class Firefighter | $94,416 |
*After the first year of probation has been completed, employees who have a Nationally Registered EMT-P may be eligible to take the Paramedic Promotional Examination.
The paramedic salary structure for 2024 is:
| 3rd Class Paramedic | $87,276 |
|---|---|
| 2nd Class Paramedic | $96,984 |
| 1st Class Paramedic | $107,436 |
Benefits:
For further information, please contact our Recruiter:
(719) 385-7226 or (719) 323-3078