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Waterbury Fire Department
Waterbury, CT · Naugatuck Valley County
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Department careers page ↗The Waterbury Fire Department is a career (fully paid) municipal department serving the City of Waterbury, Connecticut, and its estimated population of more than 110,000. Established in 1854, it holds an ISO Class II rating and operates around the clock, seven days a week.
The 235-member department is organized into nine engine companies, three ladder companies, one heavy rescue company, and five bureaus. Fire stations are strategically placed across the city's distinct neighborhoods, with companies displaying their own patches reflecting the areas they protect.
Beyond fire suppression, the department delivers a broad range of services: accident extrication, emergency medical response, hazardous materials mitigation, technical rescue (trench, collapse, cold water, and high-angle), fire scene investigation, fire code enforcement, and public safety education.
The department's public website does not publish an active recruitment page or hiring steps; the fire department is a career service organized under the City of Waterbury. Prospective firefighters should watch the City of Waterbury Human Resources / employment listings and confirm current openings directly with the department.
General questions can be directed to the department at (203) 597-3450 or the Chief's office at the Chase Municipal Building, 236 Grand Street, 4th floor.
Is Waterbury Fire Department a career or volunteer department?
It is a career (fully paid) department with 235 members providing 24/7 fire and emergency service to the City of Waterbury.
How large is the department and how busy is it?
The department has 235 members organized into nine engine companies, three ladder companies, one heavy rescue company, and five bureaus, and responds to approximately 22,000 calls per year.
What services and specialties does the department provide?
In addition to fire suppression, members handle accident extrication, emergency medical response, hazardous materials mitigation, and technical rescue including trench, collapse, cold-water, and high-angle rescue, plus fire investigation, code enforcement, and public education.
Where do I apply to become a Waterbury firefighter?
The department's website does not list active openings or a hiring process; firefighter hiring is handled through the City of Waterbury, so check the City's Human Resources employment listings and confirm openings with the department.
How can I contact the fire department with questions?
The Fire Chief's office is at the Chase Municipal Building, 236 Grand Street, 4th floor, Waterbury, CT 06702, phone (203) 597-3450.