Join Us

We are always looking for new members! Without our dedicated volunteers, this department would be unable to serve the residents of Trumbull. All training is provided to the member at no cost. All you need is a willingness to learn and participate. We’re currently looking for:

Active Firefighter
Any person fifteen (15) years of age or above with intentions to become a certified firefighter by the State of Connecticut. Applicants may be subject to an interview panel, a comprehensive medical physical exam, and a background check.

Once accepted into membership, our members must meet certain requirements, including participation in company events, attendance at monthly meetings & weekly training drills, along with responding to alarms.

Become a Member

Membership Benefits

  • Paid Training and Certifications

    Whether you’re thinking of becoming a career firefighter or want to learn more skills, Trumbull Volunteer Fire Company may pay for various classes and certifications after members meet certain standards.

  • Tax Benefits

    After members reach various lengths of service, they are eligible for tax abatements and our LOSAP (Length of Service Award Program).

  • Family Functions & Events

    We host a number of fun events during the year from Sunday dinners, to movie nights, and summer BBQ’s.

  • Free Gym Access

    After members are sworn in and have key card access to our stations, they are free to use our fully equipped gym at Station 2.

  • Workers Comp Coverage

    The safety of our members is our #1 priority—always. In the event any member is injured while performing their duties, you are covered under our worker comp policy.

  • Serving your Community

    We believe the greatest benefit our members get is being a part of an incredible team and giving back to their community!

Become a Member

FAQ’s

  • Many of our volunteers have families, hold full-time jobs, and other commitments. We never take the time our volunteers can give for granted. If you’re wondering whether you can manage being a volunteer firefighter with you schedule, we encourage you to reach out to us where you can speak with other active members!

    To be an active volunteer, we ask members to attend at least 18 drills a year (we hold drills on Wednesday evenings) attend monthly meetings when your schedule permits (second Tuesday evening of each month), and respond to alarms.

  • No previous experience is needed! While some of our volunteers are paid firefighters in other surrounding cities, many of our members join with no previous experience. We pay for all necessary training. All you need to have is a willingness to learn and be a part of a team.

  • To start, you’ll fill out our application and will be contacted for an interview. After that, there is a background check and medical exam. After completing this process, you will be issued gear, can start attending drills, learn our apparatus, and when ready, begin responding to alarms. We issue each new volunteer a “Rookie Guide” that outlines all you need to know on getting started.

  • While we do have a live-in program in partnership with UNH, Trumbull is largely a home response department. While many members do duty shifts where they spend time with other members and do training at the firehouse, members do not need to do any shifts or have specific hours when they are “on call.” We use a mobile app that sends a notification when an alarm takes place and members can then go to the firehouse and respond to the alarm.