Denver Fire Department
MunicipalDenver, Colorado
- Stations: 39+ coverage
- Staffing: 1,100 career firefighters
- Specialty units: High-altitude operations, airport rescue, technical rescue
- Established: 1866
📞 (720) 913-2300🌐 Official site
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Colorado Fire Departments
Mountain communities expanding wildland interface and high-altitude rescue.
Denver fully staffed, surrounding districts hiring paramedics.
Showing all 4 departments in Colorado.
Department breakdown
Total departments4
Municipal3
District1
Colorado Springs Fire Department
MunicipalColorado Springs, Colorado
- Stations: 22+ coverage
- Staffing: 500 career firefighters
- Specialty units: Wildland interface, technical rescue, mountain operations
📞 (719) 385-5950🌐 Official site
Aurora Fire Rescue
MunicipalAurora, Colorado
- Stations: 18+ coverage
- Staffing: 400 career firefighters
- Specialty units: Technical rescue, hazmat operations, EMS transport
📞 (303) 739-7000🌐 Official site
West Metro Fire Rescue
DistrictLakewood, Colorado
- Stations: 17+ coverage
- Staffing: 350 career firefighters
- Specialty units: Mountain rescue, wildland interface, technical rescue
📞 (303) 989-4307🌐 Official site
About Colorado Fire Departments
Colorado has 4 featured fire departments ranging from large metropolitan agencies to smaller volunteer organizations. These departments serve communities across the state with diverse operational needs and specialties.
The state's fire service includes approximately 58% of departments that operate as combination or volunteer organizations, reflecting the strong tradition of community-based emergency services throughout Colorado.
Mountain communities expanding wildland interface and high-altitude rescue. Many departments are actively recruiting and expanding their capabilities to meet growing community needs.