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Stamford Fire Department
Stamford, CT · Western Connecticut County
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Department careers page ↗The Stamford Fire Department is a career municipal fire service protecting the city of Stamford, Connecticut. It operates out of nine fire stations spread across the city's neighborhoods, from the Central Fire Station headquarters downtown to outlying stations in Shippan Point, Glenbrook, Springdale, Turn of River, and Westover.
As a coastal Fairfield County city, Stamford presents a mix of dense urban, residential, and waterfront risk. The department maintains specialized capabilities including SCUBA/water rescue teams, a marine unit for waterborne response, a hazardous materials task force, technical rescue, and vehicle extrication. Mutual aid agreements extend response into neighboring Connecticut and New York communities.
The department is organized into divisions covering Line operations, Training, Mechanical, the Fire Marshal's office, and 911/Communications, overseen by a Board of Fire Commissioners. Its firefighters are represented by the Stamford Professional Fire Fighters Association, IAFF Local 786.
MissionOur primary mission is to ensure the safety and well-being of all Stamford residents and visitors.
Stamford hires entry-level firefighters through a competitive civil-service style process. Candidates must first hold a valid CPAT certificate, then submit an application (through FirefighterApp.com) and sit for a written examination followed by an oral interview.
The department was actively accepting applications for its most recent cycle, with a written exam scheduled for February 2026 and an oral interview the following day. Applicants must obtain their CPAT certificate before the exam deadline.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Valid driver's license with a clean record
- U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the U.S.
- Valid CPAT certificate (issued Feb 21, 2025 or later)
Hiring process
- Obtain a valid CPAT certificate
- Submit an application via FirefighterApp.com
- Pass the written examination
- Complete the oral interview assessment
Benefits
Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid vacation, sick, and personal leave; a deferred compensation plan; group life insurance; and tuition reimbursement.
What are the minimum requirements to become a Stamford firefighter?
You need a high school diploma or GED, be at least 18 years old, hold a valid driver's license with a clean record, be a U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the U.S., and have a valid CPAT certificate.
How do I apply?
Applications are submitted through FirefighterApp.com. After applying you must pass a written examination and an oral interview.
What does a Stamford firefighter earn?
The salary range runs from a starting pay of $62,142 up to $95,277.
What is CPAT and do I need it?
The CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) is required before you can sit for the written exam. You must hold a valid CPAT certificate, and can register through CertifyFit.com/PAT or the CT Fire Academy.
What benefits does the department offer?
Firefighters receive health, dental, and vision insurance, a defined benefit pension, paid vacation/sick/personal leave, deferred compensation, group life insurance, and tuition reimbursement.
Is the department currently hiring?
Yes — the department has been accepting applications, with a written exam held in February 2026 followed by an oral interview. Applicants must obtain their CPAT certificate before the exam deadline.