Recruit Firefighter Program Applications

 

Connecticut Fire Academy

Recruit Firefighter Program

     

Recruit Firefighter Program Registration

Class Reservation and Registration

Reservations for a scheduled Recruit Class are ONLY accepted by the Fire Chief of the candidate’s sponsoring Fire Department. Reservations Open 4 months and Close 1 month prior to the start of the scheduled Class. Confirmation of Reservations are required during the Confirmation process held at the close of the reservation period. Class sizes are limited, and preference is given to reservations from Fire Departments who are candidates that will be hired by or are full-time employees of the department.

The sponsoring Fire Department Chief should contact the Program Manager at brian.hurst@ct.gov or 860-264-9226 for more information.

Class Registration is assigned to the Fire Department representative through the ACADIS system. Registration begins 20 days and ends 14 days before the start of a class.

Tentative Dates for Future Recruit Classes

Recruit Class 76

Fall 2025: February 13th – May 22nd, 2025

Applicants for Class 76 require a CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) card issued no earlier than February 14, 2023.

Recruit Class 77

Spring 2026: February 10th – May 20th, 2026

Applicants for Class 77 require a CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) card issued no earlier than February 10, 2024.

Recruit Class 78

Spring 2026: August 31st – December 11th, 2026

Applicants for Class 78 require a CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) card issued no earlier than August 31, 2024.

 

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Physical Fitness Preparation

The demands on the body and the body’s energy systems while wearing PPE and SCBA, carrying equipment, and performing more realistic firefighting operations are far more challenging than CPAT.

Candidates should complete the Connecticut Firefighters Physical Fitness Assessment prior to the start of a Recruit class.

 

Connecticut Firefighters Physical Fitness Assessment and Preparation Guide

Candidates should also use the Preparation guide to measure their level of fitness and strive to meet the FAIR or AVERAGE performance categories of each standard prior to attending a Recruit Firefighter Program.

 

Program Readiness

Whether preparing for a career as a firefighter or a Recruit Firefighter Program, the better your physical condition, the greater the chance your body can adapt to the rigorous training. It is imperative to be in the best shape possible.  Candidates (or those who are pursuing a Firefighter Career or on FD hiring list) should refer to the Recruit Firefighter Program Readiness webpage for information.

Recruit Firefighter Program Readiness page