Firefighter testing dates announced

Multiple fire agencies within the state of Connecticut area are seeking applicants to establish eligibility lists for the position of Firefighter. These departments will be testing as a consortium and one application will grant applicants the ability to apply to all departments.

Apply though iosolutions.com. Test dates will be scheduled for the week of June 16-23. Locations to be announced.

Local fire chiefs though the Connecticut Career Fire Chiefs Association are offering a single testing process for candidates to apply and compete for firefighter positions in 11 Fire Departments. The Chiefs have collectively contracted with a national testing company IO Solutions to test candidates for entry level positions. For the first time, applicants can take a single exam to qualify for career opportunities in any of the departments which they meet the minimum qualifications. Fire departments have recognized that attracting the best candidates was expensive and time consuming for both for the municipalities and the applicants as well. This statewide approach to testing will save departments thousands in contract fees and countless hours in test administration. Additionally it has been long recognized that applicants are testing in multiple communities so the administration of a statewide test is a logical solution for the applicants as well. Applicants are paying local application fees taking time off from work and traveling long distances to compete for firefighting positions. The statewide test format eliminates that redundancy of those efforts and expenses.

Applications will be available until June 1.