Employment Opportunities

The Poquonnock Bridge Fire District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

CAREER FIREFIGHTER

Currently the department is not accepting applications for fire fighting positions.  Future openings will be advertised in local papers, through this website, and through the website of the Connecticut State Fire Academy.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

	At least 18 years old
	High school diploma or equivalent
	Valid Connecticut Driver's License
	CT Certified Firefighter I
	Current CT EMT certification
	Be a non-smoker
	Current CPAT card (Candidate Physical Ability Test) issued  within the previous year.  It is the candidate’s responsibility to arrange for the CPAT with the Connecticut Fire Academy. An application for CPAT may be downloaded at www.ct.gov/cfpc  or by following the following link: CPAT Flyer and Application  Potential firefighters are encouraged to keep current on their CPAT test status.

SELECTION PROCESS:  Selection is made by a combination of a written examination and ranked oral interviews.  The candidate being considered for appointment shall pass a complete post-offer, pre-employment medical examination, including drug screening.

VOLUNTEER INCENTIVE: One (1) point will be added to the overall final score for each quarter in which members of the Poquonnock Bridge Volunteer Fire Company made the “call list” over the previous eight quarters.

VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS

 PBFD is a combination department and needs volunteer firefighters.  To volunteer contact 1-800-FIRE LINE or fill out the form at the Connecticut Fire Academy website, indicating your areas of interest.