City of Thornton Fire Department

The City of Thornton maintains a full-service Fire Department with five 24-hour fire stations. Each fire response crew consists of a station officer, firefighter/engineer, and firefighter/paramedic. In addition, the department oversees the city's fire safety issues, provides ambulance service, and carries on education and training around a whole spectrum of public safety issues.

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Department Information and Operations
Station locations, engine information, ambulance information, contact information, statistics, and more.

Public Education Services
CPR classes and registration, car safety checks, fire prevention tips, programs for kids, and more.
Permits and Inspections
Inspection information, codes, permits, fire protection system guidelines, and more.
Recruitment
Recruitment information, Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT), job listing links, and more.