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City Of Norwich Fire Department
Norwich, CT · Southeastern Connecticut County
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Department careers page ↗The Norwich Fire Department is a career department organized into five divisions — Administration, Operations, Fire Prevention and Investigation, Training and Safety, and Emergency Management — that together handle fire suppression, EMS, code enforcement, public education, and citywide emergency preparedness. The department operates out of Fire Headquarters on North Thames Street, home to administration, the Fire Marshal's Office, the shift-supervising Battalion Chief, and the Training Division, alongside the Greeneville Fire Station (Engine 2) on North Main Street.
Beyond emergency response, the department runs an active fire-prevention program, including life safety code inspections, fire investigations, permitting, and public fire education, and it supports Norwich's Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and evacuation-shelter planning as part of its Emergency Management division. Chief Sam Wilson has emphasized building relationships with local schools and organizations to extend fire safety education beyond emergency calls.
MissionThe members of the Norwich Fire Department are dedicated to serve the people of the City of Norwich. We will provide the highest level of professional response to fire, medical, and environmental emergencies and disaster, either natural or man-made. We strive to create a safer community through fire prevention, code enforcement and education for the public. Our goal is to provide twenty-four hour emergency service for the protection of life and property within a four minute response time frame with all necessary forces assembled, focused, and mission ready.
Norwich Fire Department occasionally has openings for new firefighter candidates and looks for applicants who reflect the department's standards, values, and community culture and diversity.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver's license
Hiring process
- Submit a current application
- Pass the written exam
- Obtain a current CPAT card (within one year prior to appointment) from the Connecticut Fire Academy or a certified facility
- Complete the oral board panel examination
Benefits
13 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days, paid vacation, medical/dental/life insurance, a 25-year minimum pension plan, military service buy-back, and a uniform allowance.
Selected candidates attend the Connecticut Fire Academy Recruit Firefighter Training Program; non-certified EMTs complete basic emergency medical training after the academy and must obtain Connecticut EMT certification before completing appointment.
How do I become a firefighter with Norwich Fire Department?
Candidates need a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license, then must submit a current application, pass a written exam, obtain a current CPAT card, and complete an oral board panel examination before attending the Connecticut Fire Academy Recruit Firefighter Training Program.
Does Norwich Fire Department hire firefighters year-round?
No — the department states it only occasionally has openings for new firefighter candidates rather than posting continuously, so interested applicants should check the Recruitment page periodically.
What is the starting salary for a Norwich firefighter?
Listed salary for the position ranges from $60,516.84 to $63,536.89, plus paid holidays, sick days, vacation, medical/dental/life insurance, a pension plan, and a uniform allowance.
Do I need to be EMT-certified to apply to Norwich Fire Department?
Not necessarily — non-certified EMTs complete basic emergency medical training after the fire academy and must obtain Connecticut EMT certification before completing their appointment.