Commission on Fire Prevention and Control (CFPC)

We work hard to protect CT from fire and other emergencies

Welcome to the Commission on Fire Prevention and Control (CFPC), a division of the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP). We’re dedicated to serving the citizens of CT by preventing or mitigating the effects of fire and disasters through leadership and collaboration with municipalities, fire departments and regional fire schools by delivery of quality consulting services, technical assistance, training, education, and professional competency certification of career and volunteer fire service personnel throughout Connecticut.

To achieve this goal, we provide state-of-the-art educational programs and firefighter certification. We also provide up-to-date resources for fire service personnel, public educators, and other first responders. We oversee:

Connecticut Fire Academy & Book Store
State Fire Administration
Certification of personnel

Discover CFPC programs, get to know the CT Fire Academy, find valuable fire prevention resources, and more.

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Frequently asked questions

Find answers to your most pressing questions about fire prevention and control in CT.

Latest CFPC news

Browse the most recent news and press releases from the CFPC.

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Office of State Fire Administration

CFA manages programs and policy in CT

For more information about fire prevention and control in the state, explore the Connecticut State Fire Administration (CFA). Overseen by State Fire Administrator Jeffrey Morrissette, CFA manages various programs and policies including:

Grants and funding opportunities
Statewide Honor Guard
Volunteer recruitment and retention
Relevant legislation and more.

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Fire safety information

Find detailed reports, toolkits, education, and information on fire safety, prevention, and more.

Fire service agencies & organizations

Browse a list of fire service agencies, organizations, and training schools both within the state of Connecticut and nationally.

Statewide Fire Rescue Disaster Plan

Find vital information about CT’s Fire Rescue Disaster Response plan, designed to coordinate an inter-agency response for disaster management.

Youth firesetter intervention programs

View a list of local programs throughout the state of CT that work to reduce the amount of fires set by young people.

Train at the Connecticut Fire Academy (CFA)

Start your journey as a CT firefighter

Join the Connecticut Fire Academy to begin your service as an emergency responder. Run by the CFPC Training Division, the CFA complex in Windsor Locks serves as CT’s central training hub. Our programs include:

Fire & rescue
Hazardous materials
Emergency medical
NIMS and other emergency services-related programs

We also offer classes throughout CT at various locations. Local fire department stations and facilities help us bring classes to students’ communities.

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Learn how to become a career firefighter

Read a breakdown of the steps to becoming a firefighter in Connecticut. This includes getting hired by a local department, training at the CT Fire Academy, and the examination process.

Explore the Recruit Firefighter Program

Learn about CT’s training program for new career and volunteer firefighters. This course focuses on the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform entry-level tasks under supervision.

Learn about the Candidate Physical Ability Test

Find out more about the practical exam used to test a candidate's physical ability to perform job tasks related to firefighting.

Access the Acadis training portal

Register and log in to the CT Fire Academy Learning Management System via the Acadis portal. There, you can explore classes, sign up for testing, update your information, and more.

Explore the CFA Training Calendar

Review this year’s training calendar of classes at the CT Fire Academy. Find all the essential information needed to enroll in the finest fire service education, delivered by the top instructors in CT.

Respirator fit testing

Learn how to make sure your respirator fits properly. Fit testing is required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and must be assessed at least annually.

Connecticut Fire Academy Book Store

Find all your required reading material (and more) at the CFA Book Store

The Connecticut Fire Academy Bookstore carries the required textbooks and associated certification examination prep materials for classes delivered by CFA instructors, Regional Fire Schools and others each year. Don’t miss out, we offer 10% off required textbooks to those students enrolled in CFA classes.

We also carry CFA logo merchandise and apparel for children and adults, as well as Fire and EMS-themed merchandise including jewelry, ornaments, prints, knives, pins, books, toys, and more.

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Certification

Get certified to serve by the Commission on Fire Prevention and Control

We want to make sure that all CT firefighters have the knowledge, skill, and abilities they need to protect local citizens—and themselves—from danger. To do so, the CFPC Certification Division guarantees fair, equitable, and consistent testing of candidates against National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Professional Qualification Standards - As an internationally accredited organization, we offer 33 levels of professional competency Certification, recognized worldwide.

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Contact

Get in touch with CFPC & the CT Fire Academy

Address:
34 Perimeter Road
Windsor Locks, CT 06096

Phone:
860-627-6363 (Main), 1-877-5CT-FIRE (In-state toll free)

Hours:  
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed on Saturday and Sundays

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