10/21/2026
đźš’ YOUR COMMUNITY. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR CHANCE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
Have you ever thought about becoming a volunteer firefighter?
When someone in our community faces an emergency, it's often their neighbors and friends who answer the call. What if one of those neighbors was YOU?
The Ellington Fire Department is looking for individuals willing to step up and serve!
We're fortunate to have a strong team today, but with retirements approaching in the coming years, we're planning ahead. We want our next generation of firefighters trained and ready before they're needed.
🔥 Think you don't have time?
We understand! Initial Firefighter I training is approximately 98 hours, spread over five months, typically one evening a week and a few Saturdays. After training, our regular commitment is just two nights a month, plus the emergency calls you're available to answer.
We average about 100 calls each year. You don't have to make every call. Even responding to 10 calls a year can make a real difference.
🧑‍🚒 No experience? No problem!
We'll provide the training you need, at NO COST to you. Our next training class begins in January 2027!
❤️ And it's about more than fighting fires.
From vehicle accidents and carbon monoxide alarms to storm cleanup, spring flooding, and helping neighboring communities recover from severe weather, our firefighters are there when it matters most.
You don't need to be a hero to join. You just need a willingness to help.
🚨 YOUR COMMUNITY NEEDS PEOPLE LIKE YOU.
If you've ever considered joining, now is the perfect time to start the conversation.
đź“© Send our page a message to learn more! No experience needed. No pressure. Just an opportunity to see whether volunteering is right for you.
Ellington Fire Department — Neighbors Helping Neighbors.
