How big is West Metro Fire Rescue?

West Metro Fire Rescue is a career fire department that operates 18 stations with 340 career firefighters, according to the national fire department registry.

Where is West Metro Fire Rescue?

West Metro Fire Rescue is headquartered in Lakewood, Jefferson County, Colorado.

How do I apply to West Metro Fire Rescue?

Career openings at West Metro Fire Rescue are posted on the department's or the local government's hiring page with a closing date. Expect an application, a written test, a physical ability test, an interview and a background check. FireJobs lists each opening with the direct application link.

West Metro Fire Rescue Jobs & Hiring

Lakewood, Colorado · Jefferson County

West Metro Fire Rescue is a career fire department serving Lakewood, Jefferson County, Colorado. It operates with 18 stations and 340 career firefighters.

Is West Metro Fire Rescue hiring?

Yes. West Metro Fire Rescue has 1 open position listed on FireJobs (1 full-time), confirmed on the department's hiring page September 16, 2026. Members see the position titles, salary, closing dates, and the direct application link below.

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Department Details

Location: Lakewood, CO 80226-3133
Department Type: Career
Organization Type: Local (includes career, combination, and volunteer fire departments and fire districts)
County: Jefferson
Stations: 18
FDID: 05909
Phone: Available to subscribers
Website: Available to subscribers

Staffing

340

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How to apply to West Metro Fire Rescue

Career openings at West Metro Fire Rescue are posted on the department's or the Lakewood government hiring page and usually require a completed application by a closing date, followed by a written test, a physical ability test, an interview, and a background check. Most Colorado departments expect Firefighter I certification and an EMT license, or ask recruits to earn them in the academy. FireJobs tracks the hiring page and lists new positions here with salary, requirements, and the direct application link.

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West Metro Fire Rescue questions

Is West Metro Fire Rescue hiring?: Yes. West Metro Fire Rescue has 1 open position listed on FireJobs (1 full-time), confirmed on the department's hiring page September 16, 2026. Members see the titles, salary, closing dates and the application link.
How big is West Metro Fire Rescue?: West Metro Fire Rescue is a career fire department that operates 18 stations with 340 career firefighters, according to the national fire department registry.
Where is West Metro Fire Rescue?: West Metro Fire Rescue is headquartered in Lakewood, Jefferson County, Colorado.
How do I apply to West Metro Fire Rescue?: Career openings at West Metro Fire Rescue are posted on the department's or the local government's hiring page with a closing date. Expect an application, a written test, a physical ability test, an interview and a background check. FireJobs lists each opening with the direct application link.