Firefighter - Danbury

The position of Firefighter for the City of Danbury is one of extraordinary difficulty and responsibility. Firefighters carry out the fire suppression functions of the department in protecting life, property and the environment and routinely work in hazardous and marginal conditions. Firefighters drive and operate pumps, engines, aerial apparatus, ambulances, and other firefighting equipment. Firefighters also assist in maintaining equipment, stations, and apparatus. Work is performed under the direction of fire company officers and incident commanders.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responds to fire alarms
• Enters burning structures and removes victims and extinguishes fires
• Drives various types of fire apparatus and other vehicles
• Lays hose lines, places ladders, lighting equipment, power cords and various tools
• Connects hose lines and directs hose streams
• Operates pumps
• Operates aerial truck
• Ventilates buildings
• Performs rescues including but not limited to low angle, high angle, structural collapse, vehicle extrications, confined space, elevator, trench and water rescue
• Performs salvage and overhaul operations
• Attends fire drills and training programs
• Helps in keeping apparatus and equipment in order and in working condition
• Helps in keeping station and quarters clean and orderly 
• Performs EMS duties and drives ambulance when necessary.  EMS duties include but are not limited to first aid to patients, administering oxygen, performing CPR, AED and assists patients to and from ambulance
• Performs related work as required by the Rules and Regulations of the Fire Department

Knowledge/Abilities/Skills

Good social skills and general intelligence; ability to follow written and oral instructions; good oral & written communication skills; ability to learn and deliver fire prevention and firefighting public relations programs; ability to think quickly and effectively in emergencies; agile with sufficient physical strength and freedom from disabling conditions to perform firefighting duties under adverse and hazardous conditions. 

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Tobacco free.
• At least 18 years of age.
• 20/50 vision in each eye, correctable to 20/20 in each eye
• Normal hearing without use of any hearing aid or other device
• EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) certification preferred
• CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) preferred  

A current CPAT will be required if a candidate is placed on the Firefighter Eligibility list and selected for an interview.  A current CPAT is one with an issue date within one year of an interview.

Minimum Qualifications for Continued Employment

• Completion of the CT Fire Academy residential training recruit program upon first attempt.
• Maintenance of driver qualifications as determined by the Fire Chief 
• EMT certification within one year of employment