Firefighter Recruitment

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Engine 77 parked in front of home on fire with smoke and flames coming from back of home.

Becoming a City of Thornton Firefighter

Persons interested in becoming a city of Thornton Firefighter must submit an application during the posting period to be considered. Applicants for any recruitment process are required to provide any necessary certifications.

Hiring Process

Currently hiring for "Lateral Firefighter with Paramedic Certification". Please sign up for a Job Alert Subscription to be notified of fire department job postings. 

Estimated Timeline for 2024 Hires:

Hiring Process ComponentDates
Job PostingAugust 27 - September 24, 2024 (5:00 PM Mountain Time)
​Application ScreeningOngoing, completed by September 24, 2024
​In-person InterviewsSeptember 30-October 16, 2024
​CPAT and EMT/B or Paramedic Certifications Due (if applicable)
If not attached at time of application, please submit to jobs@thorntonco.gov.
October 16, 2024 (5:00 PM Mountain Time)
Contingent Job Offers Made​Week of October 21, 2024
​Final Job Offers MadeWeek of November 18, 2024
Start DateThursday, January 2, 2025

Pay & Benefits

2025Annual Base PayPay Period Base PayHour Base Pay
Firefighter Recruit$72,900.00  
Firefighter IV$76,620.80$2,947.01$26.24
Firefighter – Paramedic IV$87,570.80$3,368.18$29.99
Firefighter III$87,570.80$3,368.18$29.99
Firefighter – Paramedic III$98,520.80$3,789.34$33.74
Firefighter II$98,520.80$3,789.34$33.74
Firefighter II - Paramedic$109,441.60$4,209.38$37.48
Firefighter I$109,441.60$4,209.38$37.48
Firefighter - Paramedic I$117,121.20$4,504.75$40.11
Firefighter/Engineer$121,501.20$4,673.22$41.61
Firefighter/Paramedic$122,581.60$4,714.77$41.98
EMS Officer$131,341.60$5,051.70$44.98
Lieutenant$133,531.60$5,135.94$45.73
Safety and Medical Officer$147,752.00$5,682.89$50.60
Captain$147,752.00$5,,682.89$50.60

Longevity Pay

Each employee shall receive 2% of their annual base pay per year for each five (5) completed years of service. Longevity pay shall be capped at 12% after thirty (30) years of service.  Longevity pay shall be included in the employee's regular paycheck.

Benefits

Job Descriptions & Qualifications

Recruiters

Fire Service Career Interest Form

The process to become a firefighter or part of the fire service can be confusing and overwhelming at times.  We have recruiters that can help answer any questions you may have and personally guide you through the hiring process.  Please feel free to contact us at any point in your process - we want you to become part of our Fire Family!

Please fill out the Fire Service Career Interest Form and a recruiter will personally contact you.

Fire Service Career Interest Form

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TFD Recruiter Career Interest Form QR Code

​Fire Department Ride Along Request - Currently on Pause, will resume in 2025

The Thornton Fire Department may consider ride alongs for those interested in a fire service career. Complete the Ride Along Application in its entirety and you will be contacted by a Recruiter.

Ride Along Application [PDF/1MB]

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TFD Ride Along Request QR Code