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Fire Department
WINSTED FIRE DEPARTMENT - ORGANIZED 1862
"Building on more than a century of experience, the Winsted Fire Department is committed to being responsive to the needs of our community, along with continuing to provide dependable Fire & Rescue services."
The Winsted Fire Department was organized with four fire companies in 1862. These companies were, and are still presently known as:
Union Engine Company One ~ Deluge Engine Company Two ~ Niagara Engine Company Three ~ Cascade Engine Company Four
In 1879, to meet the needs of a growing community, the Aerial Ladder Company was formed and is presently known as:
Tower Ladder Company One
In 1968 the Fire Police; with the main job of providing traffic and crowd control at fire scenes, was organized and added to the list of companies.
The Winsted Fire Department is a proud organization with a foundation rich with tradition, history and legend. Many members are second and third generation Firefighters.
The Winsted Fire Department operates five pumpers, one tower ladder truck, a fire police vehicle, fire marshal vehicle, water tanker, water rescue vehicle and a fast response command vehicle. This apparatus is housed in three stations strategically placed within the town for quick emergency response.
The Winchester Fire Department, also located within the boundaries of the town, also operates two pumpers, a brush truck and a water tanker out of one station.
The Support Services Division of the Winsted Fire Department provides opportunities for individuals who chose not to, or are unable to become Firefighters, to become involved in volunteer activities to support the department. This Division supports the department with fund raising, community activities and with non- Firefighting responsibilities at major incidents.
Explorer Post 911 is a program affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America that teaches young adults between the ages of 14 and 18 the basic skills to prepare them to become future firefighters. These basic skills include working with tools, air tanks, ropes and rehabilitation services at major incidents
The Winsted Fire Department assists the residents of the community with fire suppression operations, hazard materials response, water rescue, confined space rescue, vehicle extrication, fire inspections, fire prevention activities and other incidents which require Firefighter response.
Members of the Winsted Fire Department are trained and certified by the State of Connecticut, Commission on Fire Prevention and Control. All training is provided to members through the Training Division of the Winsted Fire Department. The Training Division ensures compliance with all Local, State and Federal mandates.
To become a member of the Winsted Fire Department, a candidate must meet the following
requirements:
18 years of age
Apply to one of the listed fire companies
Pass a physical examination conducted by a department
Physician
Successfully complete a state certified Firefighter I course within two years of acceptance
The benefits of becoming a member of the Winsted Fire Department are:
* Satisfaction of serving your community and neighbors in their time of need.
* Departmental paid training
* Pension benefits after required service terms
If this information sounds exciting, and you desire to assist your community and the Winsted Fire Department, please contact the Fire Chief, Fire Marshal, any Firefighter or stop at any fire station for further information and an application for candidacy.
To view the Winsted Fire Department Web Site click below:
Winsted Fire Department Link
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