Entry Level Firefighter

AURORA CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
15151 E. ALAMEDA PARKWAY SUITE 3400
AURORA, COLORADO 80012

http://www.auroragov.org

Updated: June 02, 2025

The Aurora Civil Service Commission in Aurora, Colorado anticipates building an eligibility list for Aurora Fire Rescue Entry Level Firefighter postions.

**Please note: Job applications are NOT currently open. We do accept FireTEAM scores year-round.

To be considered for the hiring process, you must complete the following:

• Complete and successfully pass the FireTEAM Exam and PSSA Part 1 through the National Testing Network (NTN) by the deadline indicated on the department job application posting. Candidates are encouraged to complete the exam even when the department applications are closed, so as not to miss the established deadline.
• Submit an online Aurora Fire Rescue application by the deadline established by the Commission. When the Aurora application period is open, you will find the application here: https://bit.ly/AuroraCSCappsF

Please email civilservice@auroragov.org if you have any questions about the FireTEAM exam or future applications.

Once you apply and pass the minimum qualifications screening, all updates and/or instructions regarding the hiring process will be sent via email as it becomes available.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum qualifications and automatic disqualifiers are available for your review in Section II, Rule 2a & 2b in the Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations.
• If you have at least three (3) full years of paid-related public safety experience within the last four (4) years you could qualify as a Lateral Firefighter. If applications are also open for Lateral Firefighter, we recommend that you review the qualifications and consider applying for both entry level and lateral positions.

Job Description:

Choosing a career as a Firefighter can be one of the most challenging, exciting, and rewarding experiences of your life. Aurora Fire Rescue (AFR) is an all-hazards department with a total of 17 fire stations serving the city of Aurora, Colorado. Aurora has a growing population of over 390,000 residents and is home to a diverse business environment to include major industries such as aerospace and defense, renewable energy, bioscience, health care, and transportation and logistics. AFR maintains an ISO Class 1 rating which is the highest possible public protection classification.

Examples of Duties:

A comprehensive list of a firefighter's duties is not possible, but those working within Aurora Fire Rescue perform the following functions:

• Responds to fire, rescue and emergency medical calls for service including providing fire suppression, emergency medical treatment, and assistance to technical rescue teams.
• Responds to and stabilizes incident area in hazardous materials incidents
• Designates and establishes safe medical treatment area for the assessment, treatment, stabilization and transportation of patients according to medical protocol and level of emergency medical certification.
• Participates in training to maintain and enhance current physical fitness, firefighting, and emergency medical skills.
• Cleans, maintains, and inspects apparatus and equipment checks every shift as well as maintenance and repair of fire station facility and equipment.
• Responds to requests for public assistance for lift assists, welfare checks, smoke and Carbon Monoxide monitor checks, blood pressure, first aid standby, and bomb threats.
• Provides fire safety, prevention, health assessments, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid training in the public schools or to other community groups upon request.

Salary:
The comprehensive breakdown of the rates of pay per the 2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) contract for the 24-hour shift employee is below:

• Grade IV - $68,027 Annually / $27.25441 Hourly
• Grade III - $75,353 Annually / $30.18951 Hourly
• Grade II - $83,725 Annually / $33.54367 Hourly
• Grade I - $104,656 Annually / $41.92949 Hourly

Benefits:

Holidays:

Personnel working 24-hour shifts will be compensated at time and one-half (1½) for hours worked

during the 11 legal holidays as set forth in in the collective bargaining agreement.

Vacation and Sick:

• Vacation – Five (24-hour) shifts accrued per year (120 hours annually)
• Sick Leave – Six (24-hour) shifts accrued per year (144 hours annually)

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance:

The City of Aurora offers contributions to a variety of health insurance plans, including some where the monthly premium is completely covered by the city. Employees have optional dental and vision insurance as well as other offerings. Life insurance is provided by the city at an amount equal to twice the employee’s salary with the option to obtain additional coverage. Employees can also add life insurance coverage for their dependents.

*Insurance does not take effect until the 1st day of the month following the date of hire. (ex. Hire date of January 5th, insurance effective February 1st)

Retirement:

Coverage is provided by the Statewide Defined Benefit Pension Plan of the FPPA. The city and the firefighter shall contribute the amount set by the FPPA.

Deferred Compensation:

Members may elect to tax defer a percentage of their salary on a bi-weekly basis.

Training:

Aurora Fire Rescue is focused on training, requiring ongoing in-service training for its members. Programs like tuition reimbursement and job-related sponsored training are offered to encourage constant self-improvement.