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Firefighter

Pueblo, CO

$24/hr

Minimum Job Requirements Current, valid driver's license Current Colorado DFPC Firefighter I certification Valid Colorado EMS certification Ability to pass a Firefighter physical/stress test 2 years ...

Witt O'Brien's

Firefighter

Pueblo, CO · On-site

$24/hr

Minimum Job Requirements Current, valid driver's license Current Colorado DFPC Firefighter I certification Valid Colorado EMS certification Ability to pass a Firefighter physical/stress test 2 years ...

Witt O'Brien's

Fire Fighter

Pueblo, CO · On-site

$22 - $52/hr

Current state of Colorado DFPC Firefighter I certification * Valid state of Colorado EMS certification * Ability to pass a physical fitness/stress test * Two (2) years as a paid full-time firefighter ...

Witt O'Brien's

Fire Fighter

Pueblo, CO · On-site

$22 - $52/hr

Current state of Colorado DFPC Firefighter I certification * Valid state of Colorado EMS certification * Ability to pass a physical fitness/stress test * Two (2) years as a paid full-time firefighter ...

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How much do firefighter i jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for firefighter i in Colorado is $62,677.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,800.00 and $72,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Firefighter I vs Firefighter II?

AspectFirefighter IFirefighter II
CertificationsBasic firefighter certification, often required for entry-level rolesAdvanced training, including specialized certifications
Work EnvironmentInitial response to fires, rescue, and emergency scenesMore complex incidents, training, and supervisory tasks
Employer UsageEntry-level firefighters in municipal and volunteer fire departmentsExperienced firefighters with additional skills and responsibilities

Firefighter I is an entry-level position requiring basic certification and involves initial emergency response duties. Firefighter II builds on this foundation with advanced training, enabling firefighters to handle more complex incidents and assume supervisory roles. The progression from Firefighter I to Firefighter II reflects increased skills, responsibilities, and qualifications within the firefighting profession.

What does firefighter I do?

A Firefighter I is an entry-level firefighter responsible for responding to fires, medical emergencies, and other incidents. They perform tasks such as operating firefighting equipment, rescuing victims, and maintaining safety protocols, often working in teams and requiring certification in firefighting techniques and safety procedures.

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Infographic showing various Firefighter I job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, and 21% Part Time. Highlights an 92% In-person, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,677 per year, or $30.1 per hour.

Firefighter

NSS

Pueblo, CO

$24/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

Firefighter/EMT
The Firefighter/EMT position provides fire suppression, emergency medical, and security services. The Firefighter/EMT will be expected to make routine inspections and fire safety assessments throughout facility grounds, buildings, and office areas.
Position Details
Reports to: Confidential
Location: Greater Pueblo, CO area
Position Type: Regular Part-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Pay: Hourly (eligible for OT)
Compensation: $24.00
Travel: None
 

Essential Job Functions
Respond to all types of fires and emergencies on site, including hazardous materials incidents, natural disasters, and other emergencies; perform searches, suppress and extinguish fires, and perform related life and property protection.
Provides emergency and medical care at a basic level.
Identifies, isolates, and contains hazardous materials safely and effectively.
Drives emergency vehicles and operates related apparatus to respond to emergency calls and scenes.
Participates in ongoing training and education sessions.
Ensures the proper condition, maintenance, and appearance of apparatus and equipment; prepares and ensures vehicles and apparatus are ready for immediate response.
Performs other duties as assigned.
 

Minimum Job Requirements
Current, valid driver’s license
Current Colorado DFPC Firefighter I certification
Valid Colorado EMS certification
Ability to pass a Firefighter physical/stress test
2 years as a paid full-time Firefighter or any combination of 3 years experience as a full-time, part-time or volunteer Firefighter within the last 5 years
Experience working with hazardous materials
Knowledge of fire response operations, emergency medical care, and firefighting equipment inspections
Preferred Job Requirements
Current Colorado DFPC Firefighter II certification
Experience with building and fire codes, modern fire prevention principles, procedures and equipment
Confined Space Rescue training
 

Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, and bend.
Uses hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
Occasionally required to kneel, crouch, climb or crawl.
Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Compensation range:

$22.00 - $52.00

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled

With you when it counts.

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About NSS

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NSS RPO was founded by Jessica Nicholson and Conor Nicholson in 2009. They saw the need for a nice services company that valued their employees by putting them first. With Jessica’s organizational skills and strategy along with Conor’s network, the company employed 25 contract recruiters in less than a year and proceeded to make the Inc. 5000 as one of the fastest growing companies in America, three years in a row. Since its inception, NSS RPO has hired hundreds of recruiters in over 30 states. NSS RPO is proud to include among its clients eight of the ten largest government contractors, the world's largest job board, entertainment company and one of the nation’s largest banks. NSS RPO is your trusted provider of Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) solutions. Founded by an experienced recruiter and solely focused on RPO, NSS RPO offers a strong network of exceptional recruiters and customizable staffing solutions. Named to Washington Business Journal’s prestigious list of Top 25 Staffing Agencies seven years in a row, NSS RPO is known for its quality, agility, and expertise. If you have a recruitment staffing need at your organization, NSS RPO can customize a solution for you, no matter how big or small.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Herndon, VA, US

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