Simsbury Volunteer Firefighter Completes Firefighter I Course

Simsbury Volunteer Firefighter Completes Firefighter I Course

Firefighter Grant Duford, Main station, of the Simsbury Volunteer Fire Company, has been certified Firefighter I by the State of Connecticut.

The 160-hour course covers fire suppression, breathing apparatus, search and rescue, ladders, ropes, hydrant hook-up, and salvage and overhaul. The class prepares students to become on-line firefighters, trained in all phases of fire suppression. Classes are offered by the Hartford County Regional Fire School at the Connecticut Fire Academy in Windsor Locks.

The Simsbury Volunteer Fire Company is always looking for new members. Further information is at https://simsburyfire.org/join/.