North Metro Fire Rescue District Firefighter Salary
Broomfield, Colorado · Adams County · 117 career firefighters · 8 stations
What North Metro Fire Rescue District pays
Entry-level starting pay
$91,183 to $108,488
a year
Top of posted range
$146,507
a year
Entry-level postings
2 postings
May 2026 to July 2026
North Metro Fire Rescue District listed starting pay of $91,183 to $108,488 a year in 2 entry-level postings between May 2026 and July 2026, with a top of range up to $146,507. The most recent, Firefighter Paramedic in July 2026, started at $91,183 (up to $128,118).
Past North Metro Fire Rescue District postings with pay
Closed postings FireJobs recorded in the last two years. Figures are as the department listed them.
| Position | Posted | Starting | Top of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter Paramedic | July 2026 | $91,183 | $128,118 |
| Fire Safety Engineer | May 2026 | $108,488 | $146,507 |
North Metro Fire Rescue District pay questions
- How much does a firefighter at North Metro Fire Rescue District make?
- North Metro Fire Rescue District listed starting pay of $91,183 to $108,488 a year in 2 entry-level postings between May 2026 and July 2026, with a top of range up to $146,507. The most recent, Firefighter Paramedic in July 2026, started at $91,183 (up to $128,118).
- How does North Metro Fire Rescue District pay compare with other Colorado departments?
- The average starting salary across 19 current Colorado firefighter listings on FireJobs is $79,246. North Metro Fire Rescue District's most recent starting figure of $91,183 is 15% above it.
- Is North Metro Fire Rescue District hiring right now?
- No openings from North Metro Fire Rescue District are listed on FireJobs today. Departments with 117 career firefighters usually post once or twice a year. Free weekly alerts for Colorado cover it when they do.
Source: pay figures the department published in its own job postings, recorded by FireJobs when each posting was live. Pay changes with contracts and steps; the posting for a current opening is the figure that applies.