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Volunteer Firefighter

Blue Hills Fire Dept

1021 Blue Hills Ave
Bloomfield, CT 06002
860-243-8949


Description
The Volunteer Firefighter serves the community by responding to a wide variety of situations, ranging from emergencies that immediately threaten life or property to routine citizen requests for information or assistance.
They perform within the scope of the policies and procedures of Blue Hills Fire District and they perform duties in the following general categories: fire suppression, rescue, hazardous material responses, training, building inspections and public
education. The Volunteer Firefighter normally works under the supervision of a company officer and is expected to function effectively as part of a highly trained team. They are also expected to perform their duties under adverse conditions and physical conditions that may pose a high risk of personal injury or exposure to hazardous conditions or infectious diseases.
The Volunteer Firefighter is required to attend regularly scheduled training in order to maintain the high level of knowledge, skill and ability necessary to function safely and effectively as a firefighter under state law, and standard
operating procedures.
The work performance of a Volunteer firefighter is continuously evaluated for general
knowledge, skill proficiency, and ability to work as part of a team.

Volunteer Category: Firefighter


Requirements
Reside in Blue Hills Fire District, Bloomfield, Connecticut. Maintain a High School Diploma or GED, a valid Connecticut State Driver’s License. Capable of handling the Mental and Physical Demands of a firefighter. Pass the Baseline Firefighter Medical Exam.