Fire Department · Combination
Pagosa Fire Protection District
Pagosa Springs, CO · Archuleta County
No active openings right now
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Department careers page ↗Pagosa Fire Protection District serves Pagosa Springs and the surrounding Archuleta County community in southwest Colorado. The district operates seven fire stations spread across town, highway corridors, and rural areas including Aspen Springs, Hidden Valley, and Chromo.
The department is a combination organization, relying on career firefighters, seasonal firefighters, volunteers, and an auxiliary. Its work spans fire suppression, wildland firefighting, fire prevention, code enforcement, inspections, plan reviews, and public CPR education.
With stations covering everything from the town center to remote county roads, the district's geography reflects the mountainous, wildfire-prone terrain of the region.
MissionTo protect life, property, and the environment through professional response, prevention, and education.
The district hires for career, seasonal, and volunteer firefighter roles, along with an auxiliary program, though career openings are not always available. When positions are open, candidates apply through the online form on the employment page; paper applications can be requested by phone at (970) 731-4191 or picked up in person at the admin office weekdays from 8 AM to 5 PM.
Applicants must be at least 18, hold a valid Colorado driver's license, be legally authorized to work in the U.S., pass a background check, and complete Fire Academy training. Volunteer firefighter opportunities are handled through a separate program.
Requirements
- Minimum age of 18
- Valid Colorado driver's license
- U.S. citizenship or legal work authorization
- Pass a complete background check
- Display an attitude of teamwork and good organizational communication
- Agree to at-will employment
- Complete Fire Academy training
Hiring process
- Submit the online application form on the employment page (or request/pick up a paper application)
- Pass a background check reviewing traffic violations, criminal history, and family relations to district staff
- Complete Fire Academy training
Completion of Fire Academy training is required.
Is Pagosa Fire Protection District currently hiring?
The employment page states there are no current openings for career positions at this time. The district hires for career, seasonal, and volunteer firefighter roles plus an auxiliary when positions open.
What are the basic requirements to apply?
Applicants must be at least 18, hold a valid Colorado driver's license, be a U.S. citizen or legally authorized to work, pass a complete background check, and complete Fire Academy training.
How do I apply?
Submit the online form on the employment page. Paper applications can be requested by calling (970) 731-4191 or picked up in person at the admin office at 165 N. Pagosa Blvd. weekdays from 8 AM to 5 PM.
Do I need to complete a fire academy?
Yes. Completing Fire Academy training is a required qualification for firefighter positions.
Are there volunteer opportunities?
Yes. The district runs a separate volunteer firefighter program alongside career and seasonal positions, with information available on its become-a-volunteer page.
What does the background check look at?
The background check reviews traffic violations from the past seven years, criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis, and any family relations to district employees or officials.