Firefighter- Coming Soon

The City of Danbury Fire Department will be hiring Firefighters.

Qualified applicants must apply online BEGINNING Saturday, March 1^st, 2025 

 Applications must be completed by 11:59pm on Monday, March 31^st, 2025. Applications will not be accepted after this date.

Apply online: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/danburyct?

Wednesday, March 12^th, 2025 at 6:30pm - Danbury Fire Headquarters 

19 New Street Danbury, CT 06810

Saturday, March 15^th, 2025 at 10am - Danbury Fire Training Facility

 22 Plumtrees Road Danbury, CT 06810

 RSVP for an informational session here: Informational Session RSVP Link

The position of Firefighter for the City of Danbury is one of extraordinary difficulty and responsibility.  Firefighters carry out the fire suppression functions of the department in protecting life, property and the environment and routinely work in hazardous and marginal conditions.  Firefighters drive and operate pumps, engines, aerial apparatus, ambulances, and other firefighting equipment. Firefighters also assist in maintaining equipment, stations, and apparatus.  Work is performed under the direction of fire company officers and incident commanders.

Minimum Qualifications: 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPLICANTS:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Tobacco free.
• At least 18 years of age.
• 20/50 vision in each eye, correctable to 20/20 in each eye
• Normal hearing without use of any hearing aid or other device
• EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) certification preferred
• CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) preferred  

A current CPAT will be required if a candidate is placed on the Firefighter Eligibility list and selected for an interview.  A current CPAT is one with an issue date within one year of an interview.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT:

• Completion of the CT Fire Academy residential training recruit program upon first attempt.
• Maintenance of driver qualifications as determined by the Fire Chief 
• EMT certification within one year of employment

If you do not meet the minimum requirements, your application will not be accepted by the Civil Service Commission nor will you receive a refund of your application fees.

What is CPAT? 

The Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) is an industry standard physical fitness test. Every applicant must hold a CPAT card that is current within one (1) year of their interview date. To find out more about CPAT preparation and testing please visit: 

• CT CPAT Information
• Firefighter App CT Indoor CPAT Training and Testing

It is strongly advised that you plan accordingly and register for these exams so you don't miss this exciting opportunity!

Please direct any questions regarding this job to humanresources@danbury-ct.gov or call (203)797-4598.

Link to the Danbury Fire Department:
https://www.danbury-ct.gov/195/Fire-Department


Links for CPAT:

• CT CPAT Information
• Firefighter App CT Indoor CPAT Training and Testing

Link to RSVP for Informational Session:

Informational Session RSVP Link

Salary : $70,979