Division of Fire Prevention & Control

Colorado Home | CDPS Home | DFPC Home | Contact Us | Search

Our Mission

The mission of the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control is to safeguard those who live, work, learn and play in Colorado, by reducing threats to lives, property and the environment. The Division safeguards the public through: fire prevention and code enforcement; wildfire preparedness, response, suppression, coordination, and management; training and certification; public information and education; and technical assistance to local governments. This mission is accomplished through the development and maintenance of relationships and cooperative delivery of various statewide fire prevention, protection and suppression programs that support local governments as well as state and federal agencies for delivery of services to the citizens of Colorado.

Certification Program Update

• Firefighter CertificationTesting

• DFS Regional Written Exam Schedule
  Note: Exam schedule is subject to change
• Click HERE for information on computer-based testing
  • All requests for testing must be submitted on the "brown" Scantron forms; no faxed copies will be accepted.

Construction/Suppression Inspection Requests

PLEASE ALLOW UP TO ONE WEEK FROM TIME OF REQUEST FOR INSPECTION TO BE PERFORMED. To request an inspection for a construction project, please complete the Inspection Request Form
and fax it to 303-239-5887, or click here to send it by email. If you have any questions, please call 303-239-4600.

• The person requesting the inspection will be contacted two days before the inspection.

Programs

• Firefighter, Hazardous Materials and Emergency Medical Responder Certification
  • Certification Fee Schedule
• Residential Multipurpose Inspector Certification
• Fire Suppression Systems & Contractor Certification (including sprinkler fitter)
• Public School and Junior College Construction and Inspection
• Training
• Emergency Resource Mobilization (Resource Inventory, ROSS, Incident Management Teams, Credentialing)
• Fire Incident Reporting (NFIRS)
• Reduced Ignition Propensity Cigarettes
• Fireworks
• Waste Tire
• Wildland Fire Management
• Life Safety in Limited Gaming Establishments
• Hotel/Motel Fire Safety Act

Training/CEU Opportunities

• EMT Basic Class -- April - June, 2013
• Instructional Methodology - Wellington Fire -- April 27, 2013
• Introduction to National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) Course -- May 4 - 5, 2013
• State Proctor Certification Course -- May 15, 2013
• Instructional Methodology -- North Washington Fire -- May 16 - 17, 2013
• NFA Weekend -- May 18 - 19, 2013
• One-day Forcible Entry Class: "Irons and Ladders" -- May 14 and May 15 (Pick one day only)

• Course Sponsor Coordination Form
• *Call For Presenters* 2013 Colorado State Fire Chiefs Leadership Challenge

Information and Resources

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Calendar
• Fallen Firefighters
• Colorado Fire Statistics (NFIRS)
• Emergency Resource Mobilization Inventory Web Site
• DFS Contractor, Fitter, and Inspector Listings (Updated: July, 2012)
• Colorado State Emergency Resource Mobilization Plan
• Advisory Boards
• Job Openings (Updated December 28, 2012)

Additional Resources

• Useful Links
• CBI Arson Hotline 1-877-89-ARSON