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Torrington Fire Department
Torrington, CT · Northwest Hills County
The Torrington Fire Department is the career fire service for the City of Torrington in Litchfield County, Connecticut. It has roughly 58 personnel and responds to approximately 2,200 calls a year across a 42-square-mile city of about 35,515 residents.
Operations run out of two stations. Headquarters at 111 Water Street houses Administration, Operations, Training, and the Fire Marshal's Office along with a front-line engine, reserve engine, ladder, rescue vehicle, utility vehicle, two rescue boats, and a fire prevention trailer, staffed by roughly seven to nine firefighters each shift. The North End Station at 899 Main Street runs an engine with a minimum of four firefighters per shift.
The department works a four-shift rotation, each shift led by a Battalion Chief serving as Shift Commander with Lieutenants supervising the line firefighters. Two volunteer departments in the Torringford and Drakeville sections assist the career staff in covering the full city.
Mission"The Torrington Fire Service is committed to serving the City of Torrington with the highest level of life and property protection."
The department's website points prospective candidates to the City of Torrington's Career Opportunities listings for open firefighter positions. Career firefighters work within a four-shift structure on a 24-hours-on/72-hours-off schedule averaging about 42 hours per week.
Specific requirements, testing steps, pay, and benefits are not detailed on the department's own pages; check the City's employment listings and Human Resources for current openings and application instructions.
What schedule do Torrington firefighters work?
Career firefighters work a 24-hours-on/72-hours-off rotation across four shifts, averaging about 42 hours per week.
How many firefighters are on duty each shift?
Headquarters at 111 Water Street runs roughly seven to nine firefighters per shift, and the North End Station at 899 Main Street runs a minimum of four per shift. Each shift is led by a Battalion Chief with Lieutenants supervising the crews.
How do I apply to the Torrington Fire Department?
The department directs candidates to the City of Torrington's Career Opportunities employment listings, where open firefighter positions and application instructions are posted.
How big is the department?
The Torrington Fire Department has about 58 personnel and responds to roughly 2,200 calls per year across a 42-square-mile city of about 35,515 residents.
How many stations does the department operate?
Two career stations: headquarters at 111 Water Street (which also houses Administration, Operations, Training, and the Fire Marshal) and the North End Station at 899 Main Street. Volunteer companies in Torringford and Drakeville assist with citywide coverage.