Firefighter Job Opportunities Available (opens in new window)

The Pueblo Rural Fire Protection District is looking for intelligent, ambitious, motivated people to join our team as a Full Time Firefighter. As an all-hazards department we cover 150 square miles of eastern Pueblo County and will be adding an additional 50 square miles in 2026. Our department provides non-transport Advanced Life Support on all medical calls. Pueblo Rural Fire provides Structural and Wildland Fire protection, Hazmat response, Fire Inspection and Prevention, as well as responding to calls for All-Hazards type emergencies. Colorado State Firefighter 1 preferred but not required. Must be 20 years of age at time of testing. Must have a high school diploma or GED Ability to pass Pueblo Rural Fire District Annual Physical Agility Test. (Current CPAT certificate shall be accepted in lieu of PRFD Physical Exam) Must complete written examination (date to be determined) Application opening date December 22, 2025. Application must be received no later than January 9, 2026 @ 1500. Applications are available online @ puebloruralfire.com Pueblo Rural Fire District currently pays 90% of Employee/Family Health Insurance Pueblo Rural Fire District retirement is FPPA Entry Level Firefighter with EMT-Basic $54,568.00-$60,010.00 00 with step increases on the first anniversary date of hire as well as additional incentive pay (see below) Entry Level Firefighter with EMT-Intermediate or EMT-Paramedic $61,568.00-$66,745.00 with step increases on the first anniversary date of hire as well as additional incentive pay (see below) Paramedic – $7000.00 EMT-Intermediate – $7000.00 Firefighter I – $850.00 Firefighter II – $1200.00 HAZ-MAT Technician – $850.00 Fire Science Degree – $2,277.00 Application Check-Off (please include the following with application) Copy of Colorado EMT certificate Copy of current CPR certificate Copy of Valid Colorado Driver’s License Copy of CPAT certificate if applicable DD214 if applicable 3 letters of reference from non-family members Any other Fire, EMS or HAZMAT certificates