Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue
2025 VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER RECRUITMENT
Volunteer applications are accepted year round for:
- Volunteer Firefighter/EMS
- Applicants must possess valid Colorado State Firefighter, Colorado State Haz-Mat, and Colorado/National Registry EMS certifications.
- Volunteer EMS only
- Applicants must possess valid Colorado/National Registry EMS certifications.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter with Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue, please review all information included below.
Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue is a combination fire department with a total staff of approximately 70 highly trained and state-certified personnel, comprised of both career firefighters and reserve members.
Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue provides an all-hazard response to a service area covering approximately 365 square miles throughout the Town of Bennett, Town of Watkins & unincorporated Adams and Arapahoe counties.
Station 91
515 Washington Street
Bennett, CO 80102
Quint 91
Medic 91
Brush Engine 91
Tender 91
Station 92
35900 E. Colfax Avenue
Watkins, CO 80137
Engine 92
Medic 92
Brush Engine 92
Tender 92
Station 93 coming in 2024.
(Temporary)
Station 93
996 N. Yantley Court
Aurora, CO 80018
Brush 93
Medic 93
Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue proudly serves 9,000 district residents and responds to approximately 1,300 calls for service annually.
We provide outstanding service to our community by operating out of three full time ALS staffed fire stations.
As a Fire District that serves two of the fastest growing counties, and a premier developing town in the Denver-Metro area, Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue prides itself on being an all-hazards emergency response district.
We believe that every member of our organization plays a vital role in our ability to serve the public. We strive to hire and retain professionals to join our team who are highly motivated and dedicated to helping the district achieve its mission, vision, and values.
East metro
FIre Rescue
authority
Currently District Fire Chiefs and Fire District Boards from Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue, Byers Fire Protection District, and Strasburg Fire Protection District have been meeting and discussing the consolidation and merger of the two fire districts to better serve the communities along the I-70 Corridor.
This mega merger will combine over 1,300 square miles of fire district together and the formation of this fire authority will improve Fire/EMS services within the east metro communities.
Bennett-Watkins: +/- 365 square miles
Byers: +/- 660 square miles
Strasburg: +/- 262 square miles
We are looking for fire service professionals to join our team.
Do you have what it takes to be a part of a growing and progressive organization?
Fire Academy application period is:
CLOSED*
* Applications will always be excepted from applicants that hold current Firefighter, Haz-Mat and Colorado/National Registry EMS certifications.
Experience/Education/Skills:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
DESIRED CERTIFICATIONS
- Colorado State Firefighter I Certification
- Colorado State Firefighter II Certification
- Colorado State Haz-Mat Operations Certification
- FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 Certifications
- High school diploma or (GED)
- Must be 18 years of age by date of hire
- Colorado Driver License by hire date
- Acceptable driving record
VOLUNTEER HIRING PROCESS
- Application Review
- Invitation for testing
- Written Exam
- Physical Agility Test (or current CPAT Certificate)
- Oral Board Interview
- Background Investigation
Written Exam
The Written exam will test your aptitude and problem-solving skills. Although some questions may be related to firefighting, no previous fire experience is required to successfully pass the written evaluation.
Physical Agility Test
The Physical Agility Test is a rigorous physical exercise that simulates many activities of the fireground. It is a timed exercise, although speed is not the primary concern. Your commitment and resolve will be one of the main focuses.
You should come prepared to lift, carry, drag, pull, climb, and move in an intense physical activity. It is highly suggested that you stretch out prior to participation.
Appropriate attire in the form of shorts, t-shirt, and athletic-type shoes are recommended. You will be wearing bunker gear on top of your street clothes. We also recommend bringing something to drink.
Oral Board
The Oral Board is your opportunity to show Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue what you can offer us and what knowledge you have of our fire department. Your oral board interview panel may consist of officers from each rank, fulltime firefighters, and current volunteer firefighters.
This can be a stressful experience, so being prepared by planning and reviewing what you know about Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue will make things easier.
VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER ACADEMY HIRING PROCESS TIMELINE:
Application Deadline:
CLOSED
Testing Dates:
Fall 2024
Position Offer:
December 2024
Academy Start:
January 2025
Fire Academy
Fire Academy is the cornerstone of all the knowledge firefighters learn throughout their career.
Watch some of the Action!
It is here that our Recruits are taught the basic skills and knowledge of the craft, and it is here that they come to know the dangers, physical and mental demands, and rewards of the Fire Service.
Our Fire Academy runs from January - August.
It is held twice a week with classroom sessions on Tuesday/Thursday Nights from 6-10 and Skills Day sessions on Saturday from 8-5.
In the first six months at Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue you will have to dedicate over 300 hours to your training.
- 200+ hours for fire academy
- 40 hours for EMS
- 16 hours of ICS
- 40 hours for Hazmat
Our volunteers are assigned to a specific shift (A, B, or C) and are required to work a minimum of 36 hours per month. All members - paid and volunteer - are subject to minimum continuing education and training requirements.
Time Commitment
The Fire Academy includes training and certification through the level of Colorado State Firefighter I, Hazardous Materials-Operations, and First Responder.
Recruits successfully completing the Academy may elect to be sworn in and begin their volunteer service to the Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue at their graduation ceremony.
WE WANT YOU!
Please submit our official application (with required documents) for our upcoming hiring process to Employment@BennettFireRescue.org.
For additional information, please follow links below, or contact our staff and we will assist you.
