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Fire Chief

Denver, CO · On-site

$96K/yr

Indiana or IFSAC Fire Officer III * Indiana or IFSAC Fire Instructor II * Indiana or National ... If you want meaningful work that protects your neighbors, we want to hear from you. More than a ...

Wea Township

Fire Chief

Denver, CO · On-site

$96K/yr

Indiana or IFSAC Fire Officer III * Indiana or IFSAC Fire Instructor II * Indiana or National ... If you want meaningful work that protects your neighbors, we want to hear from you. More than a ...

Town of Hudson

Police Officer - POST Certified

Hudson, CO · On-site

$86K - $97K/yr

Police Officers shall have comprehensive knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, law ... Foster a close and cooperative working relationship with the Hudson Fire Protection District, RE3J ...

Town of Hudson

Police Officer - POST Certified

Hudson, CO · On-site

$86K - $97K/yr

Police Officers shall have comprehensive knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, law ... Foster a close and cooperative working relationship with the Hudson Fire Protection District, RE3J ...

Town of Hudson

Police Officer - POST Certified

Hudson, CO · On-site

$86K - $97K/yr

Police Officers shall have comprehensive knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, law ... Foster a close and cooperative working relationship with the Hudson Fire Protection District, RE3J ...

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How much do fire protection officer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for fire protection officer in Colorado is $20.32, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.22 and $22.26 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a fire protection officer?

Fire Protection Officers are professionals responsible for ensuring fire safety in buildings and workplaces. They develop and implement fire prevention policies, carry out risk assessments, conduct fire drills, maintain fire safety equipment, and provide training to staff. Their role is crucial in preventing fires, minimizing risks, and ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations. Fire Protection Officers often work closely with emergency services and local authorities to keep people and property safe.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a fire protection officer?

To thrive as a Fire Protection Officer, you need a solid understanding of fire safety regulations, risk assessment, and emergency response procedures, often supported by a degree in fire science or a related field and relevant certifications such as NFPA or NEBOSH Fire Safety. Familiarity with fire alarm systems, inspection tools, and compliance software is typically required. Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to stay calm under pressure are essential soft skills. These competencies are crucial for preventing fire hazards, ensuring regulatory compliance, and protecting lives and property.

What are some common challenges fire protection officers face during routine inspections, and how can they be addressed?

Fire Protection Officers often encounter challenges such as outdated fire safety equipment, non-compliant building layouts, and lack of staff awareness about fire protocols during inspections. Addressing these issues requires strong communication skills to educate building occupants, attention to detail to identify subtle hazards, and up-to-date knowledge of local fire codes. Proactive engagement with property managers and conducting regular training sessions can help foster a safer environment and ensure compliance.

What is the difference between Fire Protection Officer vs Fire Safety Inspector?

AspectFire Protection OfficerFire Safety Inspector
CertificationsFire Protection Certification, Safety CertificationsFire Safety Certification, Inspection Certifications
Work EnvironmentIndustrial, commercial, and public buildings; emergency responseInspection sites, compliance checks, regulatory environments
Employer & Industry UsageFire departments, safety agencies, large organizationsGovernment agencies, private inspection firms, regulatory bodies

Both roles focus on fire safety but differ in scope. Fire Protection Officers often respond to emergencies and implement safety measures, while Fire Safety Inspectors primarily conduct inspections to ensure compliance. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

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Infographic showing various Fire Protection Officer job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 71% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 28% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,265 per year, or $20.3 per hour.

FIRE PROTECTION SPECIALIST

Aurora, CO • On-site

US Department of the Air Force
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$83K/yr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

The National Defense Authorization Act for FY2020 approved a new, independent Space Force in the Department of the Air Force. The U.S. Space Force is a military service that organizes, trains & equips space forces in order to protect U.S. and allied interests in space and to provide space capabilities to the joint force. This new military branch is taking shape and recruiting!
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Qualifications:Continued from Conditions of Employment:
  • This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.
Qualifications:
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS Fire Protections and Prevention Series 0081.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-10 grade level in the Federal service which demonstrates the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the positions: knowledge of occupational safety and health management systems. Principles, techniques, laws, codes, and standards applicable to the fire service; occupational health and safety hazards related to non-emergency operations; current health maintenance and physical fitness issues that affect fire service members. (1) controlling or extinguishing fires as a member of an organized military, industrial, volunteer, or governmental fire department or brigade; (2) rescue operations; (3) detection, reduction, or elimination of potential fire hazards; (4) operation of fire communications equipment; (5) controlling hazardous materials incidents; and/or (6) developing, implementing, or providing training in fire protection and prevention.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-10 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
  1. Knowledge of occupational safety and health management systems, principles, techniques, laws, codes, and standards applicable to the fire service; occupational health and safety hazards related to non-emergency operations; current health maintenance and physical fitness issues that affect fire service members.
  2. Knowledge of safety and health hazards associated with emergency operations; building construction; fire science and behavior relative to predicting dangerous fire ground environments; personnel accountability systems; incident scene rehabilitation strategies; and the ability to manage incident scene safety per organizational policies and national consensus standards.
  3. Knowledge of hazardous materials emergency response procedures, equipment, identification, and mitigation actions.
  4. Knowledge of the theory, principles, methods, techniques, and practices of firefighting and rescue operations. Knowledge of the operation of fire department communications equipment.
  5. Ability to operate and direct others in operating under stressful and dangerous conditions. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to track trends and practices to identify and reduce hazardous conditions and procedures.
Effective 1 Jun 00, all DoD firefighters and contract fire and emergency service personnel must be certified at the next higher level before being eligible for promotion to that level. Applicants must list their current firefighter related licenses and certificates on their resumes. Please attach copies of certifications when you submit the resume to verify qualification requirements for the position. Certification requirements for this position are: Fire Officer III (includes Fire Officer I, II), Fire Instructor II (includes Fire Instructor I), Fire Inspector II (includes Fire Inspector I), Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Incident Commander, HAZMAT Operations with Mission Specific Competencies Personal Protective Equipment and Product Control (includes HAZMAT Awareness), Airport Fire Fighter (includes Firefighter I, II) and National Incident Management 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800 (or Air Force approved equivalent).
The incumbent must be certified by the DoD Firefighter Certification System as a Fire Department Health and Safety Officer and Incident Safety Officer within one year.
IMPORTANT: If you have received a Student ID# for the DoD Fire and Emergency Services Certification Program website (https://go.usa.gov/xdsTR) please provide a copy of your most recent certification transcript. Note: If you do not know your Student ID, you may contact the AFCEC Reachback center at afcec.rbc@us.af.mil. If you do not have a Student ID and/or cannot access the Certificate Program site, you must upload a copy of your individual certifications or transcript at the time of your application or you will be removed from consideration.
Special Retirement Provisions Authority: FERS Position covered as secondary under the FERS special retirement provisions for Federal firefighters [5 U.S.C. 8401(14), 5 U.S.C. 8412(d), and 5 CFR 842.802]. Position covered as secondary under the CSRS special retirement provisions for Federal firefighters [5 U.S.C. 8331(21), 5 U.S.C. 8336(c), and 5 CFR 831.902].
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education:This job does not have an education qualification requirement.Employment Type: OTHER

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