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Entry Level Firefighter

New Milford Fire Dept

Water Witch Hose Co #2
8 Grove St
New Milford, CT 06776
860-354-4023


Description
With over 150 years of Service to the Town of New Milford and its surrounding communities Water Witch Hose Company Number 2 prides itself on commitment. Running close to 700 fire calls (NON-EMS) in 2016 WWHC #2 is looking for candidates to continue this tradition of excellence. Eligible applicants must be 21 years or older; have a valid Connecticut driver’s license: CDK Certifications are a plus; must be able to successfully complete a department mandated physical. Applicants who are accepted must be willing to devote time to training, fire calls, fundraising, community relations events, monthly meetings, and called drills.

Successful candidates shall serve a probationary period of twelve (12) months beyond successful graduation from the Connecticut State Fire Fighter I course is strongly encouraged. Continuing education and training classes are offered regularly through the department.

Volunteer Category: Firefighter, Fundraising, Community Education, Department Support


Requirements
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

•Must be a New Milford resident for at least one year immediately before the date of application. ***

•Must be sponsored by a member in good standing.

•Must complete a physician's physical examination.

•*** 1 year residency can be waived under special circumstances. If you have questions about your residency requirement, feel free to ask one of the officers.

ONE YEAR PROBATIONARY PERIOD

•MUST ATTEND 5 OF THE 11 MONTHLY MEETINGS

•MUST MAKE 35% OF THE EMERGENCY CALLS DURING THAT YEAR

•MUST ATTEND A MINIMUM OF 75% OF THE DRILLS AND TRAINING SESSIONS AS ORDERED BY THE CAPTAIN