Job Announcement:

APPLICATION FOR

TOWN OF STRATFORD

ENTRY LEVEL FIREFIGHTER EXAM

STRATFORD, CONNECTICUT

$71,172.01 - $87,907.35
(As of 7/1/24)

The Town of Stratford seeks qualified applicants for the position of Firefighter.  Candidates must take and pass a written exam, oral examination, medical exam, drug screen, background investigation and psychological evaluation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or State Equivalency Certificate (GED)
• 18 years old by May 31, 2024.
• Valid motor vehicle license
• U.S. Citizen
• Possess a valid (not older than one year) CPAT card at the time of conditional offer.
• Town will accept accredited out of state CPAT certifications.
• Possess a Certified EMT at the time of conditional offer (State of CT or National Registry EMT)
• Points awarded toward exam for veterans & local residents of the Town (documentation must be provided for both with your application and will be validated by the Town)
• Points awarded for SEMS Volunteer/Employee for two (2) years

Applicants who do not have a valid CPAT card at the time of a conditional offer of employment will be bypassed but kept on the eligibility list.  Eligibility lists are typically valid for two to three years.  Information on CPAT can be found at www.ct.gov/cfpc. 

TO APPLY

Applications for the position of Entry Level Firefighter must be submitted online.   No paper applications will be accepted.  For additional job information and to submit applications go to: www.FireFighterApp.com/StratfordCT. 

Applications for employment will be accepted until midnight on May 3, 2024.  A non-refundable fee of $100.00 for Stratford residents and $130.00 for non-residents will be payable online by debit or credit card.  Financial hardship consideration will be given on a case-by-case basis.

The written test is scheduled for May 18, 2024 in the Stratford High School Cafeteria, Stratford, CT  06615.  Candidates will be notified if there is a weather related cancellation/reschedule date.  The Town of Stratford reserves the right to limit the number of candidates invited to each selection process after the written test.

The Town of Stratford is an equal opportunity employer. Female and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

Please direct questions regarding this position to jackley@townofstratford.com