Careers
At Aurora Fire Rescue, we want to positively impact the safety, well-being, and sense of security to our community by providing expert quality, human-centered care.
Positions
Aurora Fire Rescue is seeking dedicated and professional men and women to provide fire, rescue and emergency medical calls for service within a vibrant and diverse community of over 404,000 residents in the beautiful city of Aurora, Colorado.
Benefits
The following is a list of some of the benefits offered to full-time and part-time civil service employees.
The comprehensive breakdown of the rates of pay per Aurora Fire Rescue’s 2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) contract for the 24-hour shift employee is below:
- Grade IV – $68,027 Annually / $27.25441 Hourly
- Grade III – $75,353 Annually / $30.18951 Hourly
- Grade II – $83,725 Annually / $33.54367 Hourly
- Grade I – $104,656 Annually / $41.92949 Hourly
Pension Plan: Coverage is provided by the Statewide Defined Benefit Pension Plan of the Fire & Police Pension Association. The city and the firefighter contribute the amount set by the FPPA.
Deferred Compensation: Members may elect to tax defer a percentage of their salary on a bi-weekly basis.
Aurora Fire Rescue is focused on training, requiring ongoing in-service training for its members. Programs like tuition reimbursement and job-related sponsored training are offered to encourage constant self-improvement.
Personnel working 24-hour shifts will be compensated at time and one-half (1½) for hours worked during the 11 legal holidays as set forth in the collective bargaining agreement.
Vacation – Five (24-hour) shifts accrued per year (120 hours annually)
Sick Leave – Six (24-hour) shifts accrued per year (144 hours annually)
- The City of Aurora offers contributions to a variety of health insurance plans, including some where the monthly premium is completely covered by the city. Employees have optional dental and vision insurance, as well as other offerings. Life insurance is provided by the city at an amount equal to twice the employee’s salary with the option to obtain additional coverage. Employees can also add life insurance coverage for their dependents.
*Insurance does not take effect until the 1st day of the month following the date of hire. (ex. Hire date of January 5th, insurance effective February 1st)
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Joining Aurora Fire Rescue means becoming part of a dedicated family committed to protecting and serving the community with courage, integrity, and teamwork. As a firefighter, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference, responding to emergencies, saving lives, and providing critical support when it matters most.
