these policies will be in effect until May 19, 2021

  It is our hope that together we can work together to prevent the spread of germs.

While classes or meetings are being held the main entrance door may be chocked open to reduce the amount of times visitors need to touch the handles. When staff are working alone and no visitors are expected all doors will remain locked and visitors will need to call (203) 254-4708 to request entry. Temperature screening equipment will be available and utilized as needed.

All employees, visitors, students, and instructors are required to wear protective facemasks to reduce exposure.

INSIDE THE FACILITY – facemasks are required when you are inside the building to minimize contact and increase separation. When possible, please take lunch breaks in the expanded outdoor picnic area.

OUTSIDE THE FACILITY – facemasks are required during drills, except when students are wearing SCBA or when they can distance greater than 6 feet apart.

Social distancing is encouraged whenever possible. 

Until further notice, Fairfield Regional Fire School safety officers will be hired for all live burns at the posted rate of $150 for the first four hours and $30 an hour for each additional hour. FRFS safety officers are responsible for encouraging and enforcing social distance rules.

People under the age of 16 and over the age of 70 are discouraged from participating in programs until further notice.

· All students/visitors must disclose if they are feeling sick, have a temperature, have been in contact with someone that has tested positive for COVID-19 or have any other symptoms

· Come to all classes/meetings with a face mask and wear it when social distancing of a minimum of 6 feet is not practical

· Wash their hands thoroughly after using the restroom and before meals

· Bring their own water bottles/coffee until further notice

· For practical evolutions student must bring their own set of Full Firefighting PPE including a spare bottle. 

· Bring their own writing instrument and paper to classes.

· Sit in the rear of the building at picnic tables for snacks and meals

· Use hand sanitizer outside of classroom spaces upon entering and exiting

· Have their temperature taken upon entering the building or practical area

· Instructors must disclose if they are feeling sick, have a temperature, have been in contact with someone that has tested positive for COVID-19 or have any other symptoms

· Instructors are tasked with encouraging and enforcing social distancing in the classrooms and while participating in outdoor activities

· Come to all classes/meetings with a face mask and wear it when social distancing of a minimum of 6 feet is not practical

· Wash their hands thoroughly after using the restroom and before meals

· Bring their own water bottles/coffee until further notice

· For practical evolutions students must bring their own set of Full Firefighting PPE including a spare bottle. 

· Bring their own writing instrument and paper to classes.

· Sit in the rear of the building at picnic tables for snacks and meals

· Use hand sanitizer outside of classroom spaces upon entering and exiting

· Have their temperature taken upon entering the building or practical area

Large classroom can safely accommodate up to 30 students and 2 instructors while maintaining social distancing.

Each small classroom can safely accommodate up to 18 students and 1 instructor while maintaining social distancing.

The conference room can safely accommodate up to 6 attendees

Restrooms may be used on the far end of the building when the building and yard exceeds 25 people.

Tabletops will be cleaned on a daily basis. All silverware, plates, and cups will be washed in the dishwasher if disposable is not used. Group meals/buffets are prohibited at this time (no donuts, bagels, etc). All food must be individually packaged.

Only FRFS staff, instructors, or trained designees may fill bottles until further notice. Staff should be notified immediately of any warnings, problems or issues with the compressor and use should be discontinued immediately. 

As always, the entire facility will be cleaned on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings.

Doorknobs, tabletops, and other common surfaces will be cleaned daily. In the event of extensive use, this may be done more frequently.

Staff members will frequently clean the air and surfaces with a sprayer as needed between uses.

Personal workspace for employees such as computer keyboards, desk surfaces, and phones should be cleaned at the beginning and end of each shift.

Bottles of hand sanitizer will be stationed outside each of the classrooms and multi-purpose room for student, guest, staff, and instructor use upon entering and exiting.

Restrooms are equipped with motion sensors on the sinks, toilets, and hand dryers. A spray bottle of disinfectant and a toilet brush are available in each restroom for anyone that cares to use them. Please distance yourself from others using the facilities and minimize touching of shared surfaces.