Firefighter

The City of Winsted Fire Department stands as a pillar of resilience and dedication in our community, and there's a place for you in our ranks. With various membership opportunities available, we welcome all who wish to contribute to our cause. Whether you're drawn to the action on the front lines or prefer to provide essential support behind the scenes, your involvement is invaluable.

Membership Requirements
Applicants who pass the below criteria will be contacted and scheduled for an interview:
- Be eighteen (18) years of age or older to apply for all positions except explorer
- 14–18 years of age for Explorer
- Be a United States citizen
- Possess a current CT driver's license
- Have an acceptable driving record
- Pass a criminal background investigation. The background and processing can take several weeks, so we ask you please be patient.
- Successfully pass a Department physical examination and drug screening
- Be available to attend mandatory training and drills as outlined in the Department Bylaws

Prior to responding to calls, members must:
- Pass a physical exam by department specified, occupational medical provider
- Participate in Blood-borne Airborne Pathogens training
- Participate in Hazmat Awareness training
- Participate in Live Burn training

Membership Duties
To include but not limited to:

Firefighters
- Perform fire extinguishing tasks
- Perform lifesaving operations
- Motor vehicle incidents
- Water rescue
- Rope Rescue
- Hazardous materials
- Weather Emergencies
- Other calls for service

To be an interior firefighter, you must pass the state firefighter 1 certification.

Training Requirements
To include but not limited to the following. Members must attend:
- Weekly training sessions
- Yearly Live Burn
- Yearly SCBA mask fit test
- Yearly Hazardous Materials Operational training
- Yearly Blood-borne & Airborne exposure training
- Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation certification (2-year cert)
- Quarterly training to include ladders, air packs, tools, extrication, rescue, Haz-Mat

Apply Today
Please submit the below inquiry form to let us know you are interested in volunteering. While you are waiting for a response, please click here to download your full application.

Yes, I understand this is a volunteer (non-paid) opportunity.

Requirements: 18+ years old, U.S. citizen, current CT driver's license, acceptable driving record, pass criminal background investigation, pass department physical exam and drug screening, pass state Firefighter I certification (for interior firefighting)

Application Deadline: Continuous