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CHEYENNE FIRE RESCUE 2101 ONEIL AVE. CHEYENNE, WYOMING 82001 307-637-6311 https://www.cheyennecity.org/Your-Government/Departments/Fire-and-Rescue
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Updated: March 09, 2026
Position Title: Professional Firefighter
Cheyenne Fire Rescue will open testing for the position of Professional Firefighter on December 17th, 2025.
Testing will be to establish an eligibility list for hiring of open positions as they become available.
Candidates are required to complete the NTN Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) and Public Safety Self Assessments (PSSA) through their NTN account to be considered for this position.
The testing will close on March 15th, 2026. Candidates must have completed their exam before this date. The top 75 candidates who have a passing score of 75% or greater will be invited to the interview phase. The interview will be done virtually on NTN and recorded.
Applications will be sent to the top 75 candidates that have a passing score of at least 75% on the written exam.
A valid, current CPAT card is required to be submitted with application by March 15th, 2026, no exceptions.
Salary Information: $5,107.84 monthly base pay as of January 1st, 2026. Opportunities for EMS certification pay and overtime available. Opportunities available for acting and specialty team pay upon successful completion of probation.
Benefit Information: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Flexible Spending, Aflac, 457 Deferred Compensation, Wyoming Retirement Plan B Pension.
Department Overview: Becoming a firefighter is a rewarding career with the ability to give back to the community and help those in their time of need. At Cheyenne Fire Rescue (CFR) we pride ourselves in providing the highest quality service that we can. The citizens of Cheyenne and anyone passing through our community can rest assured that if they need emergency services that we will be there quickly and have the skills and resources to help them with their emergency. If you are interested in a rewarding career with CFR then there are necessary steps to accomplish this goal. We are looking for motivated thinking firefighters who are capable of learning and perfecting the knowledge, skills and abilities that are required to perform the job at a high skill level.
Cheyenne Fire Rescue provides fire suppression, emergency medical services, technical rescue, hazardous materials response, and community risk reduction to over 65,000 residents and visitors who live and work in Cheyenne. Cheyenne is the capital of Wyoming and the largest city in Wyoming. Cheyenne Fire Rescue was founded in 1909 and has grown to 100 members operating out of six (6) fire stations. CFR deploys five (5) engine companies, one (1) ladder company, one (1) support unit, one (1) battalion chief, one (1) type 6 brush truck, and one (1) type 3 wildland engine. CFR operates five (5) specialty teams including a 17-member technical rescue team, a 27-member hazardous materials response team, a Tactical EMS team (TEMS), Wildland team, and a Community Paramedic Program. CFR responds to over 10,000 calls for service annually. Cheyenne Fire Rescue became a CAPSE Accredited Fire Department in March of 2025. Cheyenne was the first municipal fire department in the state of Wyoming to achieve this. There are only 335 accredited agencies world-wide.
Area Information: Cheyenne Fire Rescue is located in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Cheyenne is approximately 100 miles north of Denver, Colorado, and 45 miles east of Laramie, Wyoming, the home to the University of Wyoming. Cheyenne is the largest city in Wyoming and the capital of the state. An outdoorsman’s paradise, the area offers world class hunting, fishing, rock climbing, mountain biking, skiing, and more. The city of 65,400 residents lies adjacent to F.E. Warren Air Force Base and sits at 6300 feet elevation. Historic downtown is host to many cultural celebrations and Cheyenne is the home of Cheyenne Frontier Days, the world’s largest outdoor rodeo and western celebration. Cheyenne is a rapidly growing community and a great place to raise a family. Become part of Cheyenne Fire Rescue and come “Live the Legend.”
Population: 65,700
Job Requirements
Age: At least 18 years of age on the date of examination
Citizenship Required: Applicants must be a citizen of the United States of America
High School Grad/GED: Applicants must possess a high school diploma or the equivalent
Valid Driver's License: A valid Driver’s License (from any state) is required
Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes
Vision: Correctable to 20/20
Academy Certification: Fire Academy after hire
Prior Experience: No prior experience required
Legal Record: Not have been convicted of any felony
Necessary Certifications and CPAT: A valid, current CPAT card is not required to test. HOWEVER, a valid, current CPAT card is required to be submitted with the Application to the City of Cheyenne, no exceptions. Per department policy CPAT cards are valid for one year from issue date and must be awarded by an accredited CPAT agency.
Residency: Upon hiring, members will be required to be a resident and be domiciled within a sixty-mile radius of the Cheyenne Fire Rescue Headquarters Station 1, located at 716 West 19th Street, Cheyenne, Wyoming. Residency requirements must be met within three months of the member's date of hire or six months within the discretion of the Fire Chief.
Hiring Process:
· National Testing Network (NTN) Application Submission and Screening.
· Complete NTN Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ.)
· Schedule and complete NTN written exams.
· ALL National Testing Network exams must be completed by 11:59pm. March 15th, 2026
· The top 75 Successful candidates with a passing score of 75% or higher will be emailed a link and invited to the interview phase the week of March 16th, 2026. Interviews MUST be completed on NTN by April 15th, 2026.
· Interview scoring will take place the week of April 20th, 2026.
submit application with the city of Cheyenne, WY, through the following link, Firefighter (Probation).
· Completed applications MUST be submitted to the City of Cheyenne Human Resources Department by April 15th, 2026, at 5pm MST.
· Screening of successful applications and NTN scores will be completed by mid May, 2026.
· Eligibility list established for future openings in late May, 2026.
· Final administrative interview(s) will take place as needed throughout the year as positions become available.
· Post offer background check, fitness-for-duty evaluation, driving record check, and credential verification will be conducted.
· Pre-employment drug testing will be conducted.
Preference Points :Firefighter I certification...............1 pointFirefighter II certification...............1 pointEMT- B/I/P Certification...............1 point Assoc. Degree in Fire Science...............3 pointsAssoc. Degree, any field...............1.5 pointsBachelor’s Degree, any field...............3 pointsVeteran Points will be awarded for qualifying candidates as specified in W.S. 19-14-102(c).Only one credit will be awarded for educational point, i.e. Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree. No certification points will be added to scores after the eligibility list has been established.
Certification points for education may be awarded only for degrees that are awarded by accredited institutions of higher learning.
Certificates MUST be uploaded to NTN before exam closing on March 15th, 2026, No exceptions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Provides outstanding service and performs duties as necessary to best serve citizens in the Cheyenne Fire Rescue response area.
· First responder to fire alarms, EMS, and other emergency calls.
· Inspects buildings for fire hazards and compliance with Fire Prevention Ordinances, resulting in directing fire regulation violations to be corrected.
· Maintains fire apparatus, quarters, buildings, equipment, and grounds.
· Provides EMS treatment in accordance with Wyoming Laws, WDHS Rules and Regulations, Regional Protocols, and Base Station direction.
· Positions and climbs ladders to gain access to upper levels of buildings or to assist individuals from burning or unsafe structures.
· Creates openings in buildings for ventilation or entrance.
· Protects property from water and smoke damage by use of waterproof salvage covers and fans.
· Participates in drills, demonstrations, and courses in hydraulics, pump operation and maintenance, and firefighting techniques.
· Drives and operates firefighting vehicles and equipment.
· Conducts public education activities and responds to calls or inquiries from the general public.
· Uses computers for preparing reports and e-mail communication.
EOE : Cheyenne Fire Rescue is an equal opportunity employer.
