Entry Level Firefighter and Firefighter Paramedic Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications in order to be invited to apply for the position of Entry Level Firefighter.
- 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). NREMT's Criminal Policy
- 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.
*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.
**A FireTEAM score is deemed valid by NTN. Scores are determined with the following minimum and weighted scores:
| Human Relations Score | No minimum score - Weighted Score 70% |
| Mechanical Aptitude Score | No minimum score - Weighted Score 30% |
| Reading Score | Minimum score of 70% - Marked as pass/fail |
| Math Score | Minimum score of 70% - Marked as pass/fail |
| Total Score | Weighted Score of Human Relations (70%) & Mechanical Aptitude (30%) |
Entry Level Firefighter Paramedic Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications in order to be eligible to test for Entry Level Paramedic Firefighter.
- 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-Paramedic Certification OR State of Colorado Paramedic Certification. Must also hold a current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- 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). NREMT's Criminal Policy
- 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.
*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.
**A FireTEAM score is deemed valid by NTN. Scores are determined with the following minimum and weighted scores:
Human Relations Score
No minimum score - Weighted Score 70%
Mechanical Aptitude Score
No minimum score - Weighted Score 30%
Minimum score of 70% - Marked as pass/fail
Minimum score of 70% - Marked as pass/fail
