Firefighter Salary & Benefits

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 2025 is:        

*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 2025 is:

Benefits:

• Benefits & Total Rewards

For further information, please contact our Recruiter:

(719) 385-7226 or (719) 323-3078

CSFDHR-SMB@coloradosprings.gov