Become a Firefighter

We are not accepting applications at this time.

Requirements

  • Applicant must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Valid CT Driver's License
  • Fire Academy Recruit Class, or presently employed full-time by a career fire department with a minimum of two (2) years of continuous service with that department at the time of a conditional job offer.
  • Firefighter I, II and HazMat - Awareness and Operational
  • State of Connecticut or NREMT Basic Certification
  • Valid CPAT Certification obtained within the past two (2) years. 

Wages & Benefits

  • Union Contract/IAFF Local 3918
  • Starting salary: $46,234.05
  • Paid vacations and holidays
  • Paid sick and personal days
  • 24/72 Work Schedule
  • Anthem Platinum PPO Health Insurance
  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield Flex Dental Plan
  • 401 Defined Contribution Retirement
  • Social Security
  • Short and Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program

How to Apply

  • Job Posting and Applications are available HERE
  • Application Deadline:

State of Connecticut Firefighter Testing Consortium

Multiple fire departments in the state of Connecticut are seeking applicants for the position of firefighter. These departments will be testing as a consortium and one application will grant you the ability to apply to all departments.

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