Fire Department · Combination
Southington Fire Department
Southington, CT · Capitol Region County
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Department careers page ↗Southington Fire Department has served this central Connecticut town since 1884, growing from an all-volunteer bucket brigade into a combination department that pairs career firefighters with active volunteer companies operating out of four stations across town.
Today the department runs suppression, rescue, and emergency medical operations alongside fire prevention, code enforcement, and public education programs, working to protect both residents and the many commuters who pass through Southington on I-84 and Route 10. Engine Companies One, Two, Three, and Five each maintain their own roster of officers and members, giving the department a neighborhood-level presence alongside its headquarters response capability.
The department is overseen by a Board of Fire Commissioners and led day-to-day by a Fire Chief who also serves as the town's Fire Marshal, reflecting how closely suppression and prevention work are integrated in Southington's model.
MissionThe mission of the Southington Fire Department is to provide to the residents of Southington and those who pass through it fire and rescue services. To protect life and property through prevention, code enforcement, fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services.
Southington Fire Department recruits both volunteer firefighters year-round and, periodically, career firefighter/EMTs through a competitive civil-service-style testing process. Volunteer applicants apply directly to Fire Headquarters and go through a background check, an interview with Fire Administration, a meeting with company officers, and an OSHA-standard physical before being assigned to a probationary firefighter class. Career firefighter/EMT hiring is handled through periodic testing announcements posted on firefighterapp.com, which include a defined application window and a non-refundable testing fee; interested candidates should watch the department's site for the next open testing cycle.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license
- Completed application submitted to Fire Headquarters (volunteer) or via firefighterapp.com (career testing)
- Passing background check
- OSHA-standard firefighter physical examination
Hiring process
- Submit application and driver's license copy to Fire Headquarters (310 North Main St.) or by email
- Background check is completed
- Notified by email to schedule an interview with Fire Administration
- Attend a meeting with assigned company officers
- Complete a physical exam within two weeks, meeting OSHA firefighter standards
- Receive a membership determination letter
- Begin the next available probationary firefighter class if approved
Benefits
Volunteer members are eligible for a pension plan, a yearly tax abatement reimbursement of up to $2,000, fitness reimbursement up to the cost of a YMCA membership, COBRA-rate health insurance access, professional training, 24/7 life insurance coverage, and additional on-duty life insurance.
Approved volunteer applicants are placed into the next available probationary firefighter class for training.
How do I become a volunteer firefighter with Southington Fire Department?
Submit an application along with a copy of your driver's license to Fire Headquarters at 310 North Main Street (or by email). After a background check, you'll be scheduled for an interview with Fire Administration, meet with company officers, pass an OSHA-standard physical exam, and, if approved, join the next probationary firefighter class.
Does Southington Fire Department hire career firefighter/EMTs?
Yes, in addition to its volunteer companies, Southington periodically opens career firefighter/EMT testing through firefighterapp.com, with a defined application window and a non-refundable testing fee. Candidates should check the department's site for the next open cycle.
What benefits do Southington volunteer firefighters receive?
Volunteer members can receive a pension plan, up to $2,000 in yearly tax abatement reimbursement, fitness reimbursement up to a YMCA membership cost, COBRA-rate health insurance, professional training, and life insurance coverage both on and off duty.
How many fire stations does Southington Fire Department operate?
The department operates four stations in town: Engine Companies One, Two, Three, and Five, including headquarters at 310 North Main Street.