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Employment with Torrington Fire Department.
The Torrington Volunteer Fire Department is staffed by 100% volunteers. They work regular jobs and still respond to emergency calls. Applications are available from a member of the department.
Currently the Torrington Volunteer Fire Department has 2 openings for the position of firefighter. Anyone interested contact a member about the application proccess
Requirements for Membership.
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All applicants must be between the ages of 21 and 40
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All applicants must be in good physical condition, and may be required to submit a physical examination by the Department's physician at the Department's expense
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All applicants must be able to read and write in the english language
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All applicants must be of good moral character with no felony convictions
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All applicants must be residents of Fire District Number 3 and live within a 4 mile radius of the Fire Station
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Applicants must have lived within Fire District Number 3 for 6 months of the past 60 months from date of application
Duties as a Firefighter.
Once the applicant is accepted by the department, they will serve a Probationary term lasting no less than 12 months and no longer than 24 months. Probationary tasks include:
- Must attend 75% of roll-call meetings.(Roll-call meetings are 2nd and 4th mondays of every month)
- Must make it to 60% of all calls.
- Must obtain a Class B Wyoming Driver's License with the necessary endorsements to operate the apparatus.
- Must complete all other training and duties set forth by the Training Division Chief.
All probationary firefighters must pass Initiation. The pourpses of initiation shall be to
- Determine the ability of the member to operate and maintain various equipment and supplies pertinent to the functions of the Department
- Determine the ability of the firefighter to perform the tasks necessary to properly fight fires, protect property and save lives.
- Determine the ability of the member to conduct himself at all times with pride and integrity becoming to a member of the Department.
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