08/25/2026
We’re looking for new firefighters! Come join our ranks.
YOUR NEXT SHIFT STARTS AT UCONN.
The University of Connecticut Fire Department is hiring Firefighters to serve its Storrs and Farmington campuses.
This is your opportunity to take your training and experience to a department where no two calls are the same — from fire suppression and EMS to technical rescue, HazMat response, and fire prevention.
🚒 Why Join UConn Fire?
• Starting salary of $77,998
• Full-time, permanent career
• Hazardous duty retirement
• Comprehensive medical & dental benefits
• Contractual stipends
• 24-hour shift schedule
• Duty stations in Storrs & Farmington, CT
• Diverse Fire, EMS, HazMat & Technical Rescue experience
Qualified applicants must have completed the CT Fire Academy Recruit Firefighter Program or an equivalent program meeting NFPA 1001 requirements and hold Firefighter II, HazMat Operational Level, and EMT-B certifications.
You’ve completed the training. You’ve earned the certifications. Now put them to work at UConn.
🔥 Apply today on FirefighterApp!