Fire Department · Career
Castle Rock Fire & Rescue Department
Castle Rock, CO · Douglas County
5 operational stations (151-155) plus Station 156 under construction, expected to open September 2027 with 12 new team members. Service area spans the Town of Castle Rock (36.57 sq mi, ISO Class 2) and the surrounding Castle Rock Fire Protection District
No active openings right now
Watch this department to be notified when Castle Rock Fire & Rescue Department is hiring, or check their careers page.
Department careers page ↗Castle Rock Fire and Rescue Department (CRFD) traces its roots to 1892, when the town's mayor bought 300 feet of hose for a homemade cart; the department was formally chartered on February 2, 1915 with 16 members under founding Chief U.S. Sturdevant. What began as a small volunteer company protecting a handful of ranches around Castle Rock, Sedalia, and Larkspur has grown into a career department covering the Town of Castle Rock (36.57 square miles) and the surrounding Castle Rock Fire Protection District (32 square miles).
Today CRFD runs five operational stations along the Front Range corridor south of Denver, with a sixth station under construction and slated to open in 2027. Crews respond to structure fires, medical emergencies, vehicle accidents, hazardous materials incidents, technical rescues, and wildland fires, and every apparatus carries at least one paramedic. The department earned an ISO Class 2 rating in 2021, up from a Class 5 rating in the 1990s, reflecting sustained investment in water supply, training, and communications infrastructure.
CRFD is organized into Administrative Services, Operations, Fire and Life Safety, Training, and Logistics divisions, and fields specialty capabilities including a Wildland Team, a hazmat unit, and technical rescue (trench, confined space, rope, and structural collapse) response, alongside membership in the regional Colorado Task Force 1 program.
MissionHigh customer satisfaction through quality preparation and excellent service.
CRFD is a career department that only accepts applications during specific posting windows rather than on a rolling basis. As of this writing the department reports it is not currently hiring, so prospective applicants should watch the recruitment page for the next open window.
Requirements
- Valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)
- Valid test score with the National Testing Network (NTN)
- High school diploma
- EMT or EMT-P (paramedic) certification
Hiring process
- Take the National Testing Network (NTN) exam
- Complete the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)
- Apply during an open CRFD recruitment posting period
Benefits
Competitive pay and benefits, a focus on mental and physical health including cancer-prevention initiatives, an emphasis on work-life balance and teamwork, ongoing training and educational support, and specialty certification stipend pay.
How do I become a firefighter with Castle Rock Fire and Rescue Department?
Candidates need a valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT), a valid National Testing Network (NTN) score, a high school diploma, and EMT or EMT-P certification, then apply during one of CRFD's open recruitment posting periods.
Is Castle Rock Fire and Rescue currently hiring?
CRFD states it is not currently hiring and directs applicants to check back for future recruitment postings, since the department only accepts applications during specific posting windows.
Does Castle Rock Fire and Rescue require paramedic certification?
Firefighters must hold at least an EMT certification, and some advance to paramedic (EMT-P); the department ensures at least one paramedic rides on every engine and ambulance.
What is Castle Rock Fire and Rescue's ISO rating?
CRFD holds an ISO Class 2 rating (achieved in 2021, up from Class 5 in the 1990s) for the Town of Castle Rock, with an 02/2X rating for the surrounding Castle Rock Fire Protection District.