Colorado Springs Fire Department
Entry Level Firefighter

We will not be holding another entry level firefighter process until further notice.   Information will continue to be posted on this website when a test is decided on.  Candidates must meet the following minimum qualification in order to be eligible to test for firefighter.

Maintain a current EMT - Basic Certificate or above. 

Candidates must have a Colorado EMT certificate at the time of final employment offers*

• Successfully completed the Candidate Physical Abilities Test (CPAT) no more the 12 months prior to the testing process**
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have a high school diploma or GED Certificate
• Be eligible to work in the United States
• Be in good physical condition
• Have or be able to obtain a Colorado driver's license

*PLEASE NOTE:  While you must be EMT-B certified from any state or National Registry at the time of your application, you MUST be certified in the state of Colorado at the time of final employment offers.  Out-of-state certified individuals must apply to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Emergency Medical Services Division.  We recommend candidates start this process immediately as the process can be rather lengthy.

**Only a CPAT licensed by the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) will be accepted.  The   Colorado Springs Fire Department requires candidates to have a valid CPAT at the time of testing and at the time of final employment offers. Information on the CPAT may be found at our website at www.springsgov.com/Public Safety/Fire/Employment Opportunities.

Pikes Peak Community College offers courses necessary to receive your EMT-B and CPAT certificates.  You may contact them at (719) 540-7650 or click on these links - Emergency Medical Programs and Fire Science Programs 

All Civilian positions within the Fire Department are posted and recruited through the City's Employee Services Section. You may view a listing of all open positions within the city aththe Human Resources site.