CFD, Junior Firefighters

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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.

In preparation for their upcoming FF1 training, juniors and recruits practiced one and two person forcible entry trainin...
10/07/2026

In preparation for their upcoming FF1 training, juniors and recruits practiced one and two person forcible entry training last night.

This week our FF1 students and recently certified firefighters continued their work on primary search. This is an impera...
10/02/2026

This week our FF1 students and recently certified firefighters continued their work on primary search. This is an imperative skill to be excellent at because seconds count.

Huge shoutout to the The Volunteer Fire Department of Prospect, Inc. for their use of the smoke machine for our department drill on Monday and this additional training.

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!

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250 Maple Avenue
Cheshire, CT
06410

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