The CPAT Application Period For 2015 is Now Open!

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You will need to provide proof of registration (i.e., redacted credit receipt) in order to sit for the written exam. Once you received confirmation that you’ve passed the CPAT, you will need to provide that information to the Human Resources Department to receive your exam scores and become eligible for the Firefighter classification. Further information will be provided throughout the recruiting process.

Please click on the link below to apply for the CPAT.

http://www.ct.gov/cfpc/cwp/view.asp?Q=246722

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Captain Hayes is a 31-year veteran of the Stamford Fire Department. He is currently assigned to the East Side Fire Station #4 on Shippan Avenue. In addition to his regular Fire Officer duties, he is a Public Relations Officer, the developer of the StamfordFire.com website and serves on the Departments' IT Team. He is also an avid fan of Fire Department history.

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  • Residential structure fire this afternoon at 668 High Ridge Rd. Less than 24 hours after placing their new rig in service, first-due Engine 8 members were able to work quickly to contain the fire. A total of 6 Engines, 1 Truck, 2 Rescues, and the Shift Deputy Chief responded with 40 career and volunteer members. Photos courtesy of @sfd0121 #stamford #connecticut #stamfordfiredepartment #ctfirephoto #firefighter
  • Members of Engine 8 are in the process of placing their new @piercemfg engine into service today. The new engine will included an expanded inventory of rescue tools and equipment and enhance response capabilities in the northern areas of the City. #stamford #connecticut #stamfordfiredepartment #piercemfg #fireapparatus
  • Testing the auto prime feature on the new Engine 8 while drafting through the front intake. Prime fully restored in less than 45 seconds. The new @piercemfg engine will be placed into service tomorrow. #stamford #stamfordfiredepartment #tridentprimer #piercemfg #firetrucks
  • The Stamford Fire Department extends our deepest sympathies to the family of Captain William DeFord of the Longmeadow, Massachusetts Fire Department. Captain DeFord passed away this morning after a long and courageous battle against pancreatic cancer. Captain DeFord also was a lead recruit Instructor at the Connecticut Fire Academy and taught dozens of new Stamford firefighters. Our thoughts are with the DeFord family, Longmeadow firefighters, and all those who were inspired by Captain DeFord.
  • Stamford firefighters spent several hours this afternoon searching Stamford harbor and breakwater area after an overturned canoe was located. SCUBA divers from Engine 5 & Rescue 1 performed several dives using side scan sonar to assist with potential objects under water. No occupants or victims were located. Thanks to Noroton FD, Norwalk FD, Greenwich FD, @uscg, and @stamford_police for their assistance. #stamfordct #stamford #stamfordfiredepartment
  • Stamford firefighters continue to accept donated equipment from fire departments across Connecticut. All of the donated equipment will be shipped to Lima, Peru to assist their firefighters in providing desperately needed equipment. #stamford #connecticut #stamfordfiredepartment
  • Congratulations to Captain John Conte of the Training Division, who is working his last shift today after serving the Department for more than 32 years. We wish Capt. Conte the very best for a happy and healthy retirement. #stamford #stamfordct #stamfordfiredepartment #cityofstamford #hazmat
  • The Stamford Fire Department is honored to assist and participate with the Boys and Girls Club of Stamford and the ZAC Foundation during this week’s safety camp. Lt. Donnie Lowndes and the Engine 3 crew provided this morning’s instruction about the need for smoke detectors in every home and the City of Stamford’s Smoke Detector Installation Program. @bgcofstamford @cityofstamfordct @news12ct @stamfordadvocate #stamfordfiredepartment #stamford #connecticut