Colorado Division of Fire Prevention & Control

🔥 NOW HIRING: DFPC Firefighter Fuels Module Crewmember 🔥 Application Deadline: 11/13/24, 5:00 PM Mountain If shift work doesn’t fit your lifestyle but you still have a passion for wildland fire, DFPC has job openings you may be interested in! The Lone Pine Fuels Module's mission is to focus on reducing hazardous fuels in and around the wildland-urban interface on both public and private lands in northern Colorado. This includes project planning, information distribution, strategy development, and implementation (such as thinning, woody debris piling, and prescribed burns). The Module will be based out of DFPC's Windsor office, with opportunities for incident assignments, severity assignments, or pre-positioning as needed. This collaborative effort marks the first cross-boundary, multi-jurisdictional approach to fuels management and wildfire risk reduction in northern Colorado. ABOUT THE JOB: The Fuels Module Crewmember works as part of a firefighting and fuels management resource (that can be configured as an engine, helicopter, squad, module or handcrew) to provide a range of firefighting, fuels management, and related services. As a crewmember, this position engages in fire suppression and mitigation projects (i.e. prescribed fire, hazardous fuel reduction, natural resource management, etc.). Crewmembers also assist with training programs, and other preparedness activities. As assigned and qualified, this position will also provide all-hazard incident response and assists with other WFMS or DFPC programs. Individuals assigned to Fuels Modules perform all of the duties of a Firefighter, but their primary focus and majority of their time is spent on prescribed fire and fuels projects. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 🌲 Mitigation, Fuels Treatment, and Resource Management Projects 🚀 Fire Preparedness and Support 🔥 Fire Suppression and Incident Response MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 🔥 Qualification to NWCG standards as a Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) 📚 High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) ➡️ Application and more information: https://lnkd.in/gF6nRVH9 DFPC is a Division of the Colorado Department of Public Safety and is an Equal Opportunity Employer #dfpcfire #cofire #coloradofire #firefighter #wildfire #wildlandfire #wildlandfirefighter #aviation #jobs

NOW HIRING! 🔥 DFPC Firefighter - Fuels Module Lead 🔥 Application Deadline: 11/13/2024, 5:00 PM Mountain The Lone Pine Fuels Module's mission focuses on reducing hazardous fuels in and around the wildland-urban interface on both public and private lands in northern Colorado. This includes project planning, information distribution, strategy development, and implementation (such as thinning, woody debris piling, and prescribed burns). The Module is based out of DFPC's Windsor office, with opportunities for incident assignments, severity assignments, or pre-positioning as needed. ABOUT THE JOB: As a Lead in the Lone Pine Fuels Module, you'll be an integral part of DFPC’s firefighting and fuels management program. This position is an operational, field-level position with work lead responsibilities whose primary purpose is to perform mitigation, fuels, and prescribed fire functions, assist in fire-preparedness support including training; and provide response and support in wildland fire suppression and other all hazard incident response as qualified. DFPC is collaborating with the U.S. Forest Service to implement a cross-boundary, multi-jurisdictional approach to fuels management and wildfire risk reduction The work will include activities associated with hazardous fuels reduction and mitigation, including project planning, information distribution, strategy development, and implementation (e.g., tree cutting, woody debris piling, and prescribed fire). KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 🌲 Mitigation, Fuels Treatment, and Resource Management Projects 🔥 Fire Suppression and Incident Response 💪 Fire Preparedness and Support MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 🌄 One (1) year of documented wildland firefighting experience 🔥 Qualification to NWCG standards as a Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) 🎓 High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) Ready to make a meaningful impact on wildfire management and fuels reduction in Colorado? ➡️ Explore more about this fantastic opportunity and apply today: https://lnkd.in/g5-2aJ2G DFPC is a Division of the Colorado Department of Public Safety and is an Equal Opportunity Employer #dfpcfire #cofire #coloradofire #firefighter #wildfire #wildlandfire #wildlandfirefighter #aviation #jobs

NOW HIRING! 🔥 DFPC Firefighter 3 - Fuels Module Lieutenant 🔥 Application Deadline: 11/4/2024, 5:00 PM Mountain The Lone Pine Fuels Module's mission focuses on reducing hazardous fuels in and around the wildland-urban interface on both public and private lands in northern Colorado. This includes project planning, information distribution, strategy development, and implementation (such as thinning, woody debris piling, and prescribed burns). The Module is based out of DFPC's Windsor office, with opportunities for incident assignments, severity assignments, or pre-positioning as needed. ABOUT THE JOB: As a Lieutenant in the Lone Pine Fuels Module, you'll be an integral part of DFPC’s firefighting and fuels management program. This position is an operational, field-level position with work lead responsibilities whose primary purpose is to perform mitigation, fuels, and prescribed fire functions, assist in fire-preparedness support including training; and provide response and support in wildland fire suppression and other all hazard incident response as qualified. DFPC is collaborating with the U.S. Forest Service to implement a cross-boundary, multi-jurisdictional approach to fuels management and wildfire risk reduction The work will include activities associated with hazardous fuels reduction and mitigation, including project planning, information distribution, strategy development, and implementation (e.g., tree cutting, woody debris piling, and prescribed fire). KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 🌲 Mitigation, Fuels Treatment, and Resource Management Projects 💪 Work Lead 🔥 Fire Suppression and Incident Response 🚀 Fire Preparedness Support MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 🌄 Two (2) years of documented wildland firefighting experience 🔥 Qualification to the NWCG Crew Boss - Single Resource (CRWB). May substitute Engine Boss - Single Resource (ENGB) or Helicopter Manager - Single Resource (HMGB) qualifications PLUS significant experience serving on and leading 5-person squads, 10-person modules, or 20-person hand crews. Ready to make a meaningful impact on wildfire management and fuels reduction in Colorado? ➡️ Explore more about this fantastic opportunity and apply today: https://lnkd.in/gr8v8KyV DFPC is a Division of the Colorado Department of Public Safety and is an Equal Opportunity Employer #dfpcfire #cofire #coloradofire #firefighter #wildfire #wildlandfire #wildlandfirefighter #aviation #jobs

🔥ELEVATE YOUR CAREER AS A DFPC BATTALION CHIEF! 🔥 Application Deadline: 10/29/24, 5:00 PM Mountain 🌟 UNLEASH YOUR LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL 🌟 We're seeking a visionary and inspirational leader to join our ranks as a DFPC Firefighter 5 - Battalion Chief in the spectacular mountains of Colorado! This opportunity not only allows you to excel in your career, but also to make a lasting impact in one of the most beautiful areas in the state. ⛰️ LEAD THE WAY IN THE HEADWATERS REGION! ⛰️ • Position: Battalion Chief 23 • Location: Grand, Jackson, and Summit counties ABOUT THE JOB: As a Battalion Chief, you'll be at the forefront of directing wildland fire protection programs and providing critical program assistance to state, county, and local fire agencies within your region. Your leadership will be the driving force behind fire protection in the State of Colorado, ensuring programmatic oversight and maintaining appropriate span of control. Your responsibilities will include coordinating and overseeing fire programs and responses within your assigned region, both during day-to-day operations and emergency or incident responses. You'll have the authority to commit state resources, including financial assistance, to local government agencies. As a facilitator and liaison, you'll bridge the gap between federal government agencies, state government, and local jurisdictions during wildland fire incidents. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 🌟 State Authority for Fire within Region 🔥 Fire Preparedness 🌲Special Projects 🚀 Supervision MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 🌲 Currently or previously qualified to National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) standards of Single Resource Boss or higher in the Operations Section. 🔥 Eight (8) years of professional experience in professional wildland or structural firefighting (a combination of related education and/or relevant experience can be substituted) ➡️ Application and more information: https://lnkd.in/gdWGs2Fh DFPC is a Division of the Colorado Department of Public Safety and is an Equal Opportunity Employer #dfpcfire #cofire #coloradofire #firefighter #wildfire #wildlandfire #wildlandfirefighter #aviation #jobs

🔥 NOW HIRING! 🔥 🚒 DFPC Firefighter - Module Crewmember 🚒 Application Deadline: 10/21/24, 5:00 PM Mountain Time Are you ready to answer the call to protect our communities and natural landscapes from wildfires? Here's your opportunity to become a vital part of our firefighting force as a Module Crewmember. 🌟 Multiple Locations Available Across Colorado! 🌟 🌄 This recruitment will be used to establish an eligible list for current and future vacancies statewide at the following locations: • Northeast District 1 - (Windsor - Overland) Module Crewmember • Northeast District 1 - (Black Hawk - James Peak) Module Crewmember • Northwest District 2 - (Steamboat Springs - Mad Creek) Module Crewmember • Northwest District 2 - (Granby - Shadow Mountain) Module Crewmember • Southeast District 3 - (Colorado Springs - Tava) Module Crewmember • Southeast District 3 - (Pueblo - Steel City) Module Crewmember • Southwest District 4 - (Cortez - Grizzly Peak) Module Crewmember NOTE: Residency exemptions allow for out-of-state applicants to apply to the Steamboat Springs and Cortez locations ABOUT THE JOB: As a Module Crewmember, you will be an integral part of a firefighting resource, which can be configured as an engine, helicopter, squad, module, or handcrew. Your role is vital in providing a range of firefighting and related services, including fire suppression and mitigation projects such as prescribed fires, hazardous fuel reduction, and resource management. In addition to your firefighting duties, you'll assist with training programs, qualification and dispatching systems, and other preparedness activities. As assigned and qualified, you will also provide all-hazard incident response and support various WFMS or DFPC programs. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Fire Suppression & Incident Response • Mitigation, Fuels Treatment & Resource Management Projects • Fire Preparedness & Support MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Qualification to NWCG standards as a Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) Please note, your application will not be reviewed if you are not able to provide documentation to support you meet this requirement • High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED). ➡️ Application and more information: https://lnkd.in/gFhUpSSM Join us in making a lasting impact and supporting the DFPC mission to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property, resources, environment, and quality of life in Colorado! 🌄🔥🚀 DFPC is a Division of the Colorado Department of Public Safety and is an Equal Opportunity Employer #dfpcfire #cofire #coloradofire #firefighter #wildfire #wildlandfire #wildlandfirefighter #aviation #jobs

🔥 Join the Firefighting Team of Your Dreams! 🔥 🚒 DFPC Firefighter - Engine Crewmember 🚒 Application Deadline: 10/21/24, 5:00 PM Mountain Time 🌟 Multiple Locations Available Across Colorado! 🌟 Are you ready to answer the call to protect our communities and natural landscapes from wildfires? Here's your opportunity to become a vital part of our firefighting force as an Engine Crewmember. 🌄 This recruitment will be used to establish an eligible list for current and future vacancies statewide at the following locations: • Northeast District 1 - (Greeley) Engine Crewmember • Northeast District 1 - (Sterling) Engine Crewmember • Southeast District 3 - (Alamosa) Engine Crewmember • Southeast District 3 - (La Junta) Engine Crewmember • Southwest District 4 - (Montrose) Engine Crewmember NOTE: Residency exemptions allow for out-of-state applicants to apply to the Sterling and Alamosa locations. ABOUT THE JOB: As a Firefighter Engine Crewmember, you will be an integral part of a firefighting resource, which can be configured as an engine, helicopter, squad, module, or handcrew. Your role is vital in providing a range of firefighting and related services, including fire suppression and mitigation projects such as prescribed fires, hazardous fuel reduction, and resource management. In addition to your firefighting duties, you'll assist with training programs, qualification and dispatching systems, and other preparedness activities. As assigned and qualified, you will also provide all-hazard incident response and support various WFMS or DFPC programs. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Fire Suppression & Incident Response • Mitigation, Fuels Treatment & Resource Management Projects • Fire Preparedness & Support MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Qualification to NWCG standards as a Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) • Please note, your application will not be reviewed if you are not able to provide documentation to support you meet this requirement • High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) ➡️ Application and more information: https://lnkd.in/g9MgmjBv Join us in making a lasting impact and supporting the DFPC mission to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property, resources, environment, and quality of life in Colorado! 🌄🔥🚀 DFPC is a Division of the Colorado Department of Public Safety and is an Equal Opportunity Employer #dfpcfire #cofire #coloradofire #firefighter #wildfire #wildlandfire #wildlandfirefighter #aviation #jobs

🔥 IGNITE YOUR CAREER AS A DFPC FIREFIGHTER - ENGINE LEAD! 🔥 Application Deadline: 10/16/24, 5:00 PM Mountain 🌟 MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, ONE MISSION: YOUR LEGACY 🌟 We're on the lookout for the next generation of firefighting leaders! This recruitment drive will establish an eligible list for future vacancies across Colorado, and your chance to lead the way is here. 🚒 MULTIPLE LOCATIONS AVAILABLE: 🚒 📍 Northeast District 1 - (Greeley) Engine Lead 📍 Northeast District 1 - (Sterling) Engine Lead 📍 Southeast District 3 - (Alamosa) Engine Lead 📍 Southeast District 3 - (La Junta) Engine Lead 📍 Southwest District 4 - (Montrose) Engine Lead Sterling and Alamosa locations provide additional opportunities for out-of-state applicants. Applications will be accepted from both Colorado residents and non-residents. ABOUT THE JOB: As a Lead Firefighter, you'll be at the forefront of fire suppression and mitigation projects, protecting our natural landscapes and communities. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, will be to serve as NWCG Firefighter Type 1 and lead your crew into the heart of the action. But that's not all! You'll also play a vital role in training programs, qualification, dispatching systems, and preparedness activities. Your expertise will extend beyond wildfires to all-hazard incident response and support for other WFMS or DFPC programs. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 🔥 Fire Suppression & Incident Response 🌲 Mitigation, Fuels Treatment, and Resource Management Projects 🚀 Fire Preparedness and Support, and Other Duties as Assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 🌟 One (1) year of documented professional Wildland firefighting experience 🔥 Qualification to NWCG standards as a Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) 🎓 High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) Join us in supporting the DFPC mission to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property, resources, environment, and quality of life in Colorado! 🌄🔥🚀 ➡️ Application and more information: https://lnkd.in/gS5ktCcB DFPC is a Division of the Colorado Department of Public Safety and is an Equal Opportunity Employer #dfpcfire #cofire #coloradofire #firefighter #wildfire #wildlandfire #wildlandfirefighter #aviation #jobs

🔥 IGNITE YOUR PASSION FOR ADVENTURE! 🔥 Are you ready to answer the call of duty? Do you dream of standing at the forefront of Colorado’s premier fire organization, protecting our beautiful landscapes and communities? Your opportunity to make a difference is here! 🌟 JOIN US AS A DFPC FIREFIGHTER - MODULE LEAD! 🌟 Application Deadline: 10/16/24, 5:00 PM Mountain Picture yourself in the heart of Colorado's breathtaking landscapes, where every sunrise paints a new canvas of possibilities. As a DFPC Module Lead, you won't just be part of a team; you'll be part of a legendary force committed to preserving the beauty of our great state. 🌲 MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, ONE MISSION: YOUR LEGACY Imagine yourself leading a team of dedicated individuals in the pristine forests of Colorado: 📍 Northeast District 1 - (Windsor - Overland Module) Lead Firefighter 📍 Northeast District 1 - (Black Hawk - James Peak Module) Lead Firefighter 📍 Northwest District 2 - (Steamboat Springs - Mad Creek Module) Lead Firefighter 📍 Northwest District 2 - (Granby - Shadow Mountain Module) Lead Firefighter 📍 Southeast District 3 - (Colorado Springs - Tava Module) Lead Firefighter 📍 Southeast District 3 - (Pueblo - Steel City Module) Lead Firefighter 📍 Southwest District 4 - (Cortez - Grizzly Peak Module) Lead Firefighter Colorado's untamed beauty knows no boundaries, and neither do we. So if you're from out of state, don't let that hold you back! Applications from both Colorado residents and non-residents will be accepted for these two locations: 📍 Northwest District 2 - (Steamboat Springs - Mad Creek Module) Lead Firefighter 📍 Southwest District 4 - (Cortez - Grizzly Peak Module) Lead Firefighter YOUR FUTURE AWAITS: As a Lead Firefighter, you'll be more than a firefighter; you'll be a guardian of the wild. You'll work on various firefighting resources, tackling fires, and leading your crew with unwavering courage. Your mission will be to suppress fires, mitigate disasters, and manage resources for a better tomorrow. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 🔥 Fire Suppression & Incident Response 🌿 Mitigation, Fuels Treatment, and Resource Management Projects 🚒 Fire Preparedness and Support, and Other Duties as Assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 🌟 One (1) year of documented professional Wildland firefighting experience 🔥 Qualification to NWCG standards as a Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) 🎓 High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) ➡️ Application and more information: https://lnkd.in/gW3VW7EY Join us in making a lasting impact and supporting the DFPC mission to serve and safeguard the people and protect the property, resources, environment, and quality of life in Colorado! 🌄🔥🚀 DFPC is a Division of the Colorado Department of Public Safety and is an Equal Opportunity Employer #dfpcfire #cofire #coloradofire #firefighter #wildfire #wildlandfire #wildlandfirefighter #aviation #jobs

🚁 NOW HIRING! DFPC Firefighter - Helicopter Lead 🚁 Application Deadline: 10/15/24, 5:00 PM Mountain 🌟 MULTIPLE LOCATIONS AVAILABLE! 🌟 This is your chance to soar with us! Reach new heights by joining an elite rank of firefighting professionals as a DFPC Firefighter - Helicopter Lead. This recruitment drive is your ticket to a career where the sky truly is the limit. 🚁 YOUR MISSION AWAITS AT THESE SCENIC LOCATIONS: 🚁 This recruitment will establish an eligible list for current and future vacancies statewide at these picturesque locations: 📍 Northeast District 1 (Broomfield - Flatiron Helitack) Lead Firefighter 📍 Southeast District 3 (Penrose - Canon City Helitack) Lead Firefighter 📍 Southwest District 4 (Montrose - Montrose Helitack) Lead Firefighter ABOUT THE JOB: Picture yourself working on a firefighting resource, whether it's an engine, helicopter, squad, module, or handcrew. Your mission: to provide a range of firefighting and related services, serving as NWCG Firefighter Type 1 for fire suppression and mitigation projects. You'll be on the front lines, battling blazes, reducing hazardous fuels, and managing resources for a safer tomorrow. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • 🔥 Fire Suppression & Incident Response • 🌿 Mitigation, Fuels Treatment, and Resource Management Projects • 🚒 Fire Preparedness and Support, and Other Duties as Assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • 🌟 One (1) year of documented professional Wildland firefighting experience. • 🎓 High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED). • 🔥 Qualification to NWCG standards as a Firefighter Type 1 (FFT1) • 🚁 Qualification to NWCG standards as a Helicopter Crewmember (HECM) Please note, your application will not be reviewed if you are not able to provide documentation to support you meet this requirement EMBRACE THE CHALLENGE, EMBRACE THE SKY! Join us and become a part of an elite team that protects Colorado's landscapes from the ground and from the sky. Your mission begins here! 🚁🌲🔥 ➡️ Application and more information: https://lnkd.in/gxj7vtcM DFPC is a Division of the Colorado Department of Public Safety and is an Equal Opportunity Employer #dfpcfire #cofire #coloradofire #firefighter #wildfire #wildlandfire #wildlandfirefighter #aviation #jobs

🚁 NOW HIRING! DFPC Firefighter - Helicopter Crewmember 🚁 Application Deadline: 10/15/24, 5:00 PM Mountain 🌟 MULTIPLE LOCATIONS AVAILABLE! 🌟 This is your chance to soar with us! Reach new heights by joining an elite rank of firefighting professionals as a DFPC Firefighter - Helicopter Crewmember. This recruitment drive is your ticket to a career where the sky truly is the limit. 🚁 YOUR MISSION AWAITS AT THESE SCENIC LOCATIONS: 🚁 This recruitment will establish an eligible list for current and future vacancies statewide at the following locations: 📍Northeast District 1 (Broomfield - Flatiron Helitack) Crewmember 📍Southeast District 3 (Penrose - Canon City Helitack) Crewmember 📍Southwest District 4 (Montrose - Montrose Helitack) Crewmember ABOUT THE JOB: Picture yourself working on a firefighting resource, whether it's an engine, helicopter, squad, module, or handcrew. Your mission: to provide a range of firefighting and related services, serving as NWCG Firefighter Type 2 for fire suppression and mitigation projects. You'll be on the front lines, battling blazes, reducing hazardous fuels, and managing resources for a safer tomorrow. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 🔥 Fire Suppression & Incident Response 🌿 Mitigation, Fuels Treatment, and Resource Management Projects 🚒 Fire Preparedness and Support MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Qualification to NWCG standards as a Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) • High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) Please note, your application will not be reviewed if you are not able to provide documentation to support you meet this requirement. Ready to embark on an exhilarating journey of courage and camaraderie? Learn more about this incredible opportunity and apply today. Join us and become a part of an elite team that protects Colorado's landscapes from the ground and from the sky. Your mission begins here! 🚁🌲🔥 ➡️ Application and more information: https://lnkd.in/gvaEkBn2 DFPC is a Division of the Colorado Department of Public Safety and is an Equal Opportunity Employer #dfpcfire #cofire #coloradofire #firefighter #wildfire #wildlandfire #wildlandfirefighter #aviation #jobs