Connecticut State Commission on Fire Prevention and Control

FPC training and testing services have resumed. COVID-19 precautions remain in place. Contact our Training or Certification Divisions for any questions. Please refrain from attending a scheduled program should you have any COVID related symptoms or generally not feeling well.

Tentative Dates for Future Recruit Classes

Tentative Dates for Future Recruit Classes

 

Recruit Class 67

Spring 2021: February 16th – May 26th 2021

Applicant for Class 67 requires a CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) card issued no earlier than February 16, 2019.

Start date may be adjusted to meet State COVID restrictions.

 

Recruit Class 68

Fall 2021: August 30th – December 9th, 2021

Applicant for Class 68 requires a CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) card issued no earlier than August 30, 2019.

Application documents to the Recruit Firefighter Program will be available on this web-page 30 days prior to the start of the program.

 

During the Pandemic, Class sizes WILL BE LIMITED to and preference given to applicants that have been hired or is employed by the sponsoring Fire Department.

CFA COVID residency restricts the class size to 40 Recruits.


Your preparation both physically and academically should start the day you applied for your first Firefighter position.
Prepare yourself for the Academy NOW

 

Whether preparing for 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.