Highest Paying Cities for Firefighters: #10


#10: Denver-Aurora, CO – $55,340


The Denver-Aurora Fire Departments uphold three values at the center of their organization:

Service – We will respond quickly, solve problems safely, and treat people with respect, dignity and courtesy.

Integrity – Our integrity will be paramount. We will deal honestly with everyone, be consistent in our decisions and actions, and hold ourselves accountable to one another and the community.

Professionalism – We will work together with pride, enthusiasm, and dedication to each other, the department and the community.




The Denver Fire Department is comprised of 6 Divisions/29 fire stations, managed by a Deputy Chief.

Deputy Chief – Manages the Department Finances & Budget and is Chief Operating Officer.

Division 1 – Operations Division Chief directs the management of all suppression activities.

Division 2 – Fire Prevention and Investigation Division Chief directs the management of Fire Prevention, Fire Investigation, and HazMat enforcement.

Division 3 – Technical Services Division Chief directs the management of the Repair Shop, Line Shop, Fire Alarm and Dispatch operations including CAD Development.

Division 4 – Administrative Division Chief directs the management of Human Resources, Benefits, Payroll, and Staffing.

Division 5 – Safety and Training Division Chief directs the management of all items related to fire department safety and training.

Division 6 – Directs the management of all fire related operations at Denver International Airport.



More cities:

#1: Oakland, CA
#2: Los Angeles, CA
#3: San Jose, CA
#4: Miami, FL
#5: Newark-Union, NJ-PA
#6: Seattle, WA
#7: Vallejo, CA
#8: Tacoma, WA
#9: Nassau-Suffolk, NY
#10: Denver-Aurora, CO