What are the requirements to be an Old Saybrook Firefighter?
You must be at least 18 years of age, of good moral character, be a resident of Old Saybrook, and be physically capable of performing the duties of a firefighter. Our application process is described in more detail below. Q: What if I’m not yet 18 years old? A: We have an outstanding Junior Firefighter program for those 15 to 18 years old. Call the fire department at 395-3149, and we’ll get you in touch with our Junior Division advisor. Q: Isn’t being a firefighter dangerous? A: There’s no sugarcoating it-being a firefighter can be dangerous. Your job is to advance towards an emergency situation which others are retreating from. There are natural, personal, and mechanical hazards, and you’ll be exerting yourself performing heavy manual labor. Like we said, this isn’t for everyone. With that in mind, however, we take training very seriously. You’ll participate in an extensive probationary training program which, when completed, will make you well qualified to perform the duties of a fir
