Before you can become certified as a Firefighter, you need to spend about 160 hours in training over the course of several months. That’s somewhere between 6 to 12 hours per week (plus homework study time) which makes firefighter training a strong commitment.
Requirements are;
- Be at Least 18 Years old
- Have a High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Be Physically Fit
- Have a Clean Criminal Record
- Have Corrected 20/20 Vision
Upon completion of the training program, applicants will take two exams consisting of;
- State Certification Written Test
- Certification Practical Skills Test
Each applicant for Firefighter I and Haz Mat Certification must pass a written exam typically consists of around 100 multiple-choice questions that covers spatial awareness, reading comprehension, mechanical reasoning, logic, observation and memory. In addition, each applicant for Firefighter I and Haz Mat Certification must be exposed to and evaluated on all Firefighter I and HM/WMD Practical Skills Evaluation Sheets in preparation for Certification Testing. For more information, visit the Connecticut Commission on Fire Prevention and Control website.
Training typically occurs at Brookfield Fire Headquarters which is often taught by various towns’ fire department personnel and State Certified Instructors.
- Tuesday, Thursday Nights and Sundays – January through May
- Practical Skills Test – 3rd Sunday in May
- Written Test – Last Tuesday in May
Contact the Training Officer at 203-775-8132 or email BVFCtraining@gmail.com for more information.