How to become a firefighter in Colorado

Written by a career firefighter · Updated 2026-11-04

Certifying agencyDivision of Fire Prevention and Control
CPAT sites4 licensed

We're still verifying Colorado's academy, EMT and testing details against official sources. Until then, the certifying agency above is the authority on state requirements, and each department's job posting lists its own testing steps.

Where to take the CPAT in Colorado

Test siteCityCPAT feePractice run
Aurora Fire Rescue Aurora Check site —
Denver Fire Department
$110 test and certificate only; $150 full 8-week program with mentoring and two practice tests.
Denver $110 src —
Aims Community College Greeley Check site —
Pikes Peak State College Colorado Springs Check site —

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