CFD, Junior Firefighters

CFD, Junior Firefighters The Cheshire Volunteer Fire Dept. Junior Firefighter program is designed for high school students who want to expand their knowledge in the fire service.

Last night juniors and recruits focused on single and two person hose deployment and operation using different handlines...
09/16/2026

Last night juniors and recruits focused on single and two person hose deployment and operation using different handlines off our engines.

08/19/2026

Our Firefighter 1 students worked on salvage/overhaul skills and SCBA drills last night in preparation of their upcoming classes. This advanced teaching gives our students extra practice to ensure they are fully prepared for class.

Last night training consisted of one and two person conventional forcible entry of inward and outward swinging doors. Th...
08/05/2026

Last night training consisted of one and two person conventional forcible entry of inward and outward swinging doors. This training allows our newer juniors, recruits and firefighters to be ready for their next fire if forcible entry is needed.

Last night juniors worked alongside firefighters to review the principles of lifting vehicles off of partially or fully ...
07/15/2026

Last night juniors worked alongside firefighters to review the principles of lifting vehicles off of partially or fully trapped people using the TL-9. This tool gives our spreaders a larger lifting base, allowing for a safer lift.

The CFD has used the TL-9 in real life emergencies in the past including a car vs dirt bike and rollover accidents with occupants who have their arm or leg pinned under the car.

Last night juniors, recruits and newly certified Firefighter 1 members trained on hose stretches and vehicle lockouts. S...
07/09/2026

Last night juniors, recruits and newly certified Firefighter 1 members trained on hose stretches and vehicle lockouts.

Skills were put to use soon thereafter when our newly certified firefighters stretched a precautionary dry line on a smoke in the attic call.

Practice creates habits, works out problems and allows for our members to be ready for when the time comes.

Juniors and recruits worked on patient packaging and low angle rope systems including anchors, change of direction and r...
06/24/2026

Juniors and recruits worked on patient packaging and low angle rope systems including anchors, change of direction and redundancy with twin tension systems. A low frequency event with a large potential in our district makes this a very important skill to learn and practice.

05/30/2026

One of three events at today’s junior muster

CFD Juniors joined 7 other departments today to participate in the Thomaston/Northfield Annual Junior Muster. Our group ...
05/30/2026

CFD Juniors joined 7 other departments today to participate in the Thomaston/Northfield Annual Junior Muster. Our group learned a lot, had fun and took home first place in firefighter rescue scenario!

Recruits, juniors and firefighters spent the last 2 nights reinforcing properly dressing hydrants. Seconds count during ...
04/22/2026

Recruits, juniors and firefighters spent the last 2 nights reinforcing properly dressing hydrants. Seconds count during a fire so practice to troubleshoot through problems is key.

This week Juniors, Recruits and new Firefighter 1 graduates trained together on conventional 2 person forcible entry, as...
04/16/2026

This week Juniors, Recruits and new Firefighter 1 graduates trained together on conventional 2 person forcible entry, as well as single person forcible entry as part of our commitment to ensure all firefighters are ready for anything.

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Cheshire, CT
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