Middlesex County Fire School

08/01/2025

There is still time to register for our Fall Firefighter Certification offerings. Don’t miss your opportunity to sign up!

Firefighter I/II combination begins August 19 at the Essex Fire Engine Co. #1. Walk away from this class with certification to the Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Hazmat Awareness and Operational levels!

Firefighter II begins September 3 at the Durham Volunteer Fire Company.

Find more information and sign up on our website today!

Aug 19 Firefighter I/II - Essex 2025-2026 Tuesday, August 19, 2025 7:00 PM 7:00 PM Essex Fire Department (map) Google Calendar ICS The Middlesex County Fire School is presenting a Firefighter I/II Course to be hosted by the Essex Fire Department. This training class will meet the NFPA 1001 Stand...

07/03/2025

If you are looking for a Firefighter II Program, look no further! Join us this Fall at the Durham Volunteer Fire Company. These gracious hosts are opening their doors once again for what is sure to be another great MCFS program. Take your training to the next level with us and sign up with the link below!

The Middlesex County Fire School is presenting a Firefighter II Course to be hosted by the Durham Fire Department. This training class will meet the NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications for Firefighter II and will run on Wednesday evenings and weekends.

07/03/2025

06/24/2025

Instructors and students were busy beating the heat in three of our programs this weekend!

Saturday and Sunday, instructors delivered our Truck Company Operations program to the East Hampton, CT Volunteer Fire Dept! This program involves all things truck company including a lecture/discussion about apparatus and placement before hitting the training ground for practical skills in aggressive primary search, forcible entry and ventilation tactics. Thanks to the Colchester Fire & Emergency Medical Services for the use of their training facility.

Additionally, congratulations to our Firefighter I students who completed their Certification Practical Skills Exam! All students passed the exam and move onto the written exam next week.

Students in the Chauffeur School Program worked their apparatus inspection and driving skills in the Q Endorsement module of the program at the East Haddam Fire Department.

A busy weekend for all! Great work.

Students were representing the following departments this weekend:
East Hampton, CT Volunteer Fire Dept
Durham Volunteer Fire Company
Berlin Volunteer Fire Department
Chester Hose Company Inc.
Cromwell Fire Department "Official"
Clinton Volunteer Fire Department
Deep River Fire Department
East Haddam Fire Department
Haddam Volunteer Fire Company
Kensington Fire-Rescue
South Kensington Volunteer Fire Department
Westbrook CT Fire Dept
South Windsor FIRE Department
Westfield Fire Dept
Haddam Neck Volunteer Fire Department
Canterbury Volunteer Fire Company Inc.
Old Saybrook Fire Department
Marlborough Volunteer Fire Department - MVFD
Town of Wallingford Fire Department
Killingworth Volunteer Fire Co.
Glastonbury Fire Department
West Stafford Fire Department

06/24/2025

Congratulations to Instructor Timothy J Judd on his well earned retirement from the Branford Fire Department. We are lucky to have Instructor Judd as part of our cadre, always willing to share his experiences with our students and continue to mold the next generation of firefighters. Congrats brother, we wish you a happy and healthy retirement.

06/10/2025

A Firefighter I/II combination course complete with HMWMD certification begins at the Essex Fire Engine Co. #1 begins August 19! Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to earn multiple certifications in one program with us. Check out this link for more course information and to register!

The Middlesex County Fire School is presenting a Firefighter I/II Course to be hosted by the Essex Fire Department. This training class will meet the NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications for Firefighter I & II.

06/09/2025

🚨 MCFS is now offering Special Operations Courses tailored to your department’s needs. From Basic and Refresher Rope Rescue to Vehicle Extrication and Heavy Lifting, our programs are led by experienced instructors delivering realistic, hands-on training tailored to your needs. Whether it’s highway haul systems, over the edge ropes, basic or advanced stabilization techniques, we’ve got you covered. Request your class today 👉 https://www.middlesexcountyfireschool.org/contact

05/04/2025

Students in our Firefighter I/II Program completed their vehicle stabilization and extrication training. Students were able to try their hand at a mix of techniques for both securing a vehicle and accessing trapped patients. Thanks to the folks at Nichols Salvage Yard for providing the vehicles and a great location for us to conduct this training . Over the past few years we have established excellent working partnerships with local salvage yards in order to provide our students with the best training possible. Their commitment to ensuring students receive effective training is greatly appreciated.

Students will be wrapping up their program in the next month as they prepare for final live fire evolutions as well as certification testing in early June.

Clinton Volunteer Fire Department
Essex Fire Engine Co. #1
Westbrook CT Fire Dept
Old Saybrook Fire Department
Madison Hose Co. No. 1
Waterford Fire Department
North Branford FD
Guilford Fire Department
Gales Ferry Volunteer Fire Company
Berlin Volunteer Fire Department
South Kensington Volunteer Fire Department

04/27/2025

Cromwell Fire Department "Official"
Killingworth Volunteer Fire Co.
Kensington Fire-Rescue
Essex Fire Engine Co. #1
Madison Hose Co. No. 1
Clinton Volunteer Fire Department
Deep River Fire Department

04/26/2025

Come join us for this excellent program!

Announcing another offering of our Engine Company Chauffeur School! This program will be held at the East Haddam Fire Department and combines a Q Endorsement and Basic Pump Operations program into one! Students may sign up for one or both modules. Space is limited in each module, so sign up today!

The Middlesex County Fire School is presenting the “Engine Company Chauffeur School” Course to be hosted by the East Haddam Fire Department. This program is designed to prepare new Engine Company Operators for taking on the responsibility of driving and operating an engine in their department. T...

04/18/2025

Announcing another offering of our Engine Company Chauffeur School! This program will be held at the East Haddam Fire Department and combines a Q Endorsement and Basic Pump Operations program into one! Students may sign up for one or both modules. Space is limited in each module, so sign up today!

The Middlesex County Fire School is presenting the “Engine Company Chauffeur School” Course to be hosted by the East Haddam Fire Department. This program is designed to prepare new Engine Company Operators for taking on the responsibility of driving and operating an engine in their department. T...

04/01/2025

Congratulations to Instructor David Heiney Jr on being appointed the Fire Marshal for the City of New London! Instructor Heiney has used his experience in this field to craft excellent material that he shares in our Firefighter II programs that helps bridge the gap between operational personnel and the fire investigation process, in addition to being a knowledgeable resource and down to earth instructor in all of our programs!

David Heiney, a seasoned fire inspector, succeeds Chief Vernon Skau as the department's top investigator.