Courses

Pump Operator - Fall 2025

This course is designed to prepare the student for the practical skills and written examinations for Pump Operator Certification. Class work will include safe driving techniques, preventative maintenance care, pump operations, hydraulic calculations, water supply and apparatus systems. FULL PPE (no SCBA) is required.

Prerequisites: CT Driver's License with a Q Endorsement or a Class A or B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) AND Certified Firefighter 1

Required Texts: IFSTA, Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook, 3rd Edition, IFSTA Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook Study Guide are required.

The IFSTA Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator 3rd Edition Exam Prep Book is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Training Location & Times

Location: Georgetown Volunteer Fire Company

6 Portland Ave. Redding, CT 06896

Dates: September 30, October 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 25

Practical Exam - October 25

Tuesday/Thursday Classes - 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Saturday Classes - 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Firefighter 1 - Winter 2025

Firefighter 1 introduces firefighting concepts, practices, and techniques necessary for success within the fire service.

Based on the Firefighter Level 1 objectives from NFPA Standard 1001, this course develops knowledge, skills and abilities based on performance criteria for the following topics: fire department organization, firefighter safety, fire behavior, personal protective equipment, self-contained breathing apparatus, fire extinguishers, building searches, forcible entry, ground ladders, ventilation, hose practices, fire streams, loss control and hazmat operations.

Training Location & Times

Location: Long Hill FD, Nichols FD & Fairfield Regional Fire School

Full Class Schedule

Dates: 1/6/2025 - 5/12/2025

Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays

Mon/Wed - 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Saturdays - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

2024 Fall Q Driving Endorsement

All classes are MANDATORY, no exceptions!

Class will begin at 8:00 am and end by 4:00 pm

CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED****

TUITION $500

Class location: Fairfield Regional Fire School

205 Richard White Way

Fairfield, CT 06824

CLASS DATES

Saturday, September 7

Sunday, September 8

Saturday, September 14

Sunday, September 15

Saturday, September 28

Sunday, September 29

Test - Sunday, October 5

Q Endorsement Driving Program

The ‘Q’ endorsement program combines classroom instruction with behind-the-wheel practical training to familiarize the student with necessary skills to operate fire apparatus on the open road. This course will prepare the student for the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles, ‘Q’ license endorsement test. In the classroom, FRFS instructors will review safe driving methods, and case study of vehicle accidents especially pertaining to fire apparatus, emergency vehicle response laws, and an overview of the DMV Commercial Driver’s Manual.

Practical driving training takes place on the actual DMV course layout at the FRFS training ground. This training consists of: vehicle pre-trip inspection procedures, basic control/static course performance, and road test evaluation. FRFS fire vehicles will be utilized during the course. The date of the DMV Test will be determined following the completion of the course.

Requirements:

· Possess a valid Connecticut (Class D) driver’s license, not under suspension or revoked

· Minimum age of 18 years or older at beginning of class

· Not under any medical condition or medication that impair the driver

· Mandatory attendance for all scheduled classes

· Must be affiliated with a Connecticut Fire Department

· Approval from the chief or supervisor of the student’s department

***each class is limited to a maximum of 5 students to allow everyone enough hands-on time.

HEARTSAVER CPR/AED TRAINING

Fairfield Regional Fire School, 205 Richard White Way, Fairfield, CT

TUESDAY EVENING

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

6:30-9:30 PM

$70 per person

**Includes textbook and 2 yr. certification card

Session Size Limited—Register Today!

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Why should I learn CPR?

More than 350,000 people in the United States suffer from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest each year and just 12 percent survive. However, statistics show that if more people knew CPR, more lives could be saved. Immediate CPR can double, or even triple, a victim's chance of survival.