Meriden Fire Department

About

The Meriden, CT Fire Department proudly protects approx. 61,000 people living in an area of 23.5 square miles. We operate out of 5 career stations. The Department consists of 100 firefighters of which 21 are on duty at all times, operating 5 Engine Companies, 1 Truck Company, led by an Assistant Chief on each shift. Each company is led either by a Captain or a Lieutenant. We operate the Fire Marshal’s office and the department Training Division. In addition to our suppression functions we provide hazardous materials, technical rescue, and a EMS First Responder program that is second to none. Many of the buildings in town are of the multiple occupancy type, and other hazards in the city include, a large retail shopping mall, many light commercial and some old mill industrial buildings, an Amtrak rail line, Route 15, Interstates 91 and 691. Meriden is surrounded by mountains, which due to their ledges are responsible for many mountain rescues each year.

Any questions regarding this process should be directed to: firerecruit@meridenct.gov

Our Mission Statement

It is the mission of the City of Meriden Department of Fire and Emergency Services to deliver the best fire and emergency protective services to benefit the quality of life for the citizens and visitor of our community.

Our core values demonstrate the commitment to our community and our members.
•Professionalism
•Respect
•Integrity
•Dedication
•Excellence

It will be the mission that the City of Meriden Department of Fire and Emergency Services provide a team-based approach to deliver effective and efficient services to the community in the following programs:
•Fire Prevention
•Public Fire Education
•Fire Suppression
•Hazardous Material Incident Mitigation
•Technical Rescue
•Emergency Medical Services
•wCommunity Involvement