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Exterior Firefighter

Harwinton Westside Fire Dept

199 Scoville Hill Rd
Harwinton, CT 06791
860-485-9234


Description
We are always looking for new volunteers to help us achieve our goal of protecting and serving the residents and visitors of the Town of Harwinton, CT, and the surrounding communities. Being an Exterior Firefighter means you will be responsible for supporting Interior Firefighters in their fire fighting efforts on the scene. This includes providing ladder stabilization, getting tools and equipment for fire fighting efforts, and other fire ground operations. Although certification is not required for this position, the regional fire training school offers a certificate program for Exterior Firefighters, consisting of attending and completing 85 hours of training over 20 weeks.

If you are interested in becoming an active member of our organization, please reach out to us and inquire about a station tour and to fill out an Application for Membership.

Volunteer Category: Firefighter, EMT, Fundraising, Department Support, Junior Members


Requirements
The Exterior Firefighter class of membership has its own set of requirements, which include internal regulatory compliance training, annual physicals, and ongoing Department-specific training.