Fire

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The Hartford Fire Department is a highly trained, culturally diverse, ISO Class 1 agency dedicated to preventing and minimizing the loss of life and property, for the protection of the residents, business community, visitors of the City of Hartford, and its regions.

We accomplish this through professional, high-quality, efficient response in the areas of fire, EMS, technical rescue, hazardous materials, fire prevention, and public education.

The Hartford Fire Department (HFD) provides Fire and Emergency services to the City of Hartford, Connecticut, with a population of approximately 124,000 within 18.4 square miles.

These services are provided by 361 career personnel who staff 17 Fire Companies which are distributed throughout the City in 12 stations. The HFD is an ISO rated agency, consistently working to achieve the highest level of professionalism and efficiency on behalf of those it serves.

Department Head

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Rodney L. Barco

Chief Barco is a lifelong Hartford resident who joined the Hartford Fire Department in 1995 before being promoted to Lieutenant in 2010 and Captain in 2016. He was appointed Assistant Chief in 2018 and has been serving as Interim Chief since April of this year. He graduated from A.I. Prince Technical High School before serving in the United States Marine Corps.

Monday, July 13, 2020

As the first and only ISO Class 1 and Internationally accredited fire department in New England, Hartford Fire Department Chief Reggie Freeman, the Command staff and all of our firefighters are committed to upholding the high standards that those who came before us have established. Sometimes, we are acknowledged for our actions/efforts and we are humbled to say, this is one instance of that occurring. We are grateful to ICMA & CPSE for featuring the Hartford Fire Department as one departments that has established industry best practice as it pertains to fire service inclusiveness.
 
Please take the time to read this white paper, “21st Century Fire and Emergency Services” and it’s 8 criterion that if done properly, will foster a healthy and relevant 21st century fire department.
 

21st Century Fire and Emergency Services 

CPSE Accreditation 

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 The Hartford Fire Department offers four opportunities to explore the fire service. 

  • Firefighter - The Hartford Fire Department is continuously hiring for the position of firefighter.
  • Support Divisions - The Hartford Fire Department is continuously hiring for various technical positions which directly support fire operations. This is a non-firefighter position. 
  • Fire Cadet Program - A paid part time position for young men and women between the ages of 16-24 years of age. The goal of the fire cadet program is to prepare for a career in the fire service with the Hartford Fire Department. This is a non-firefighter position. 
  • Fire Explorer Program - A volunteer program for young men and women between the ages of 14-21 years of age who want to learn about the fire service. Please contact the Hartford Fire Department Special Services Division at 860-757-4520.

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If you have questions regarding any of these positions, please contact the Special Services Division at 860-757-4520.