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City Of Meriden, Department Of Fire And Emergency Services
Meriden, CT · South Central Regional County
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Department careers page ↗The Meriden Department of Fire and Emergency Services traces its roots to 1851, when the city's first company organized in West Meriden near the railroad line. As Meriden industrialized through the 19th century, additional companies were chartered across the growing city, and by 1914 Meriden had become the first fully mechanized fire department in Connecticut. The department expanded its mission over the decades, adding fire prevention education in schools as early as 1915 and building out emergency medical response capability beginning in the 1940s.
Today the department operates out of six stations, including a headquarters at 561 Broad Street that was substantially renovated and expanded in 1996-97, and fields 103 personnel — 100 of them sworn firefighters — organized into Administration, Operations, the Fire Marshal's Office, and Training divisions. The Operations division runs four platoons of 23 personnel each, keeping a minimum daily staffing of 22 firefighters on duty across the city.
Beyond structural firefighting, Meriden firefighters handle fire prevention and public education, hazardous materials response, technical rescue, and emergency medical services, all guided by core values of professionalism, respect, integrity, dedication, and excellence.
MissionTo deliver the best fire and emergency protective services to benefit the quality of life for the citizens and visitor of our community.
The Meriden Fire Department's hiring is administered through the City of Meriden's central Human Resources office rather than a dedicated fire recruitment page. Openings, when posted, appear alongside other city job postings on the HR careers page, and candidates apply using the city's standard employment application, resume, and supporting documentation submitted by email, mail, or in person.
How do I become a firefighter with the Meriden Fire Department?
Firefighter hiring for the City of Meriden is handled by the city's central Human Resources office. Openings are posted on the city's careers page alongside other municipal jobs, and applicants submit the city's standard employment application, resume, and supporting documentation by email, mail, or in person.
How many fire stations does Meriden operate?
The Meriden Department of Fire and Emergency Services operates six stations, including headquarters (Engine Company 3) at 561 Broad Street, plus stations on Camp Street, Chamberlain Highway, Pratt Street, Sherman Avenue, and East Main Street.
How large is the Meriden Fire Department?
The department has 103 personnel, including 100 sworn firefighters, organized into Administration, Operations, the Fire Marshal's Office, and Training divisions, with a minimum daily staffing of 22 firefighters.
What specialty services does the Meriden Fire Department provide?
In addition to structural fire suppression, Meriden firefighters provide hazardous materials response, technical rescue, emergency medical services, and public fire safety education, including a Citizen's Fire Academy.
Who is the Fire Chief of the Meriden Fire Department?
Cristina Schoeck serves as Fire Chief, supported by Senior Deputy Fire Chief John Galdenzi and Deputy Chief of Operations Michael Clark.