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Aurora Fire Rescue
Aurora, CO · Arapahoe County
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Department careers page ↗Aurora Fire Rescue (AFR) is the municipal fire and rescue department for the City of Aurora, Colorado, operating from its headquarters on East Alameda Parkway. The department frames its work around "human-centered care," combining emergency response with a strong community-risk-reduction focus.
AFR maintains a network of stations across the city and publishes its planning publicly, including a Community Risk Assessment / Standards of Cover, annual reports, and a strategic plan. Its programs span life safety and fire prevention education, community risk reduction, and emergency response.
The department recruits in defined cycles for both entry-level and experienced (lateral) firefighters, using the National Testing Network for candidate assessment.
MissionTo positively impact the safety, well-being, and sense of security to our community by providing expert quality, human-centered care.
Aurora Fire Rescue hires through the City of Aurora's Workday careers portal, posting entry-level firefighter and lateral firefighter openings in scheduled cycles. Entry-level candidates take the FireTEAM test administered by the National Testing Network, and all applicants must pass the Candidate Physical Ability Test (C.P.A.T.).
When postings are closed between cycles, prospective candidates can submit a Job Interest Form to be notified when the fire academy application reopens. For details, the department directs candidates to its recruitment FAQs or its recruitment email.
Requirements
- Pass the FireTEAM test administered by the National Testing Network (entry-level candidates)
- Pass the Candidate Physical Ability Test (C.P.A.T.)
Hiring process
- Apply through the City of Aurora Workday careers portal when a firefighter posting is open
- Complete the FireTEAM test via the National Testing Network (entry-level candidates)
- Pass the C.P.A.T. physical ability test
The department runs a fire academy; when applications are closed, candidates can complete a Job Interest Form to be notified when the academy application reopens.
How do I apply to become an Aurora firefighter?
Applications are posted on the City of Aurora's Workday careers portal (auroragov.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers). Entry-level and lateral firefighter positions are posted in separate cycles.
What tests are required?
Entry-level candidates must take the FireTEAM test administered by the National Testing Network, and all applicants must pass the Candidate Physical Ability Test (C.P.A.T.).
Does Aurora Fire Rescue accept lateral (experienced) firefighters?
Yes. Lateral firefighter positions are posted separately from entry-level openings, with their own application periods and job descriptions.
What if applications are currently closed?
You can complete a Job Interest Form to be notified when the fire academy application reopens.
Where can I get more recruitment details?
The department directs candidates to its recruitment FAQs page or its recruitment email for additional information on becoming a firefighter.
Past postings, kept for reference. These are no longer accepting applications.