Member Training
STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE
Comprehensive Training Startsnow
Every member receives hundreds of hours of classroom and hands-on training. They are nationally certified. Offered advanced certifications. Continuing education. Constant advancement. LEARN MORE
See How We TrainWe never know the next emergency.
SO WE PREPARE FOR ANY ALARM
DFD has been called to every major emergency in the Town of Darien for over 125 years. Members are trained to NFPA standards and registered with the Connecticut State Commission on Fire Prevention and Control (CFPC). Their credentials are nationally recognized by IFSAC and Pro Board. All members receive ongoing training, with opportunities for specialized classes and advanced certifications. DFD's rigorous training approach keeps our 100% volunteer staff prepared for any alarm 24/7/365.



Training for a Modern Fire Environment
DFD gives members a complete suite of tools designed to increase speed of access to alarm information, seamlessly communicate with dispatch and additional units, and enhance member's quality of information.


Reasons
Why you should join
Darien Fire Dept
To be the best, join the best.
There's many reasons members volunteer with DFD. Put their safety in each other's hands. Trust each other. Care about each other. Make each other better. It's more than just good tools, it's great people. Here's a few more reasons.

REAL-TIME DISPATCH ANDIncident Information
Mobile apps with GPS coordinate incident-response, and provide detailed Preplans with building layout and occupant details.

BOOTCAMP WORKOUTS WITHPersonal Trainers
DFD places a priority on physical fitness, so we hold regular workouts led by local fitness professionals.

ADVANCED FIRE/RESCUECutting-Edge Tools
The fire service equipment we rigorously test, purchase, and upgrade puts cutting-edge technology in members hands.

RIGOROUS TRAINING FORNational Certification
Members certified with CFPC, nationally recognized by IFSAC and Pro Board. So training counts - everywhere.

OUR LEADERSHIP HASDecades of Experience
Members work diligently to protect you, because they trust leaders with decades of experience are protecting theirs.

HIGHEST ANNUALAlarm Volume
Quickly gain experience and put training to work. DFD runs more alarms and mutual-aid than similar departments, combined.

Real-Time Alarm Tracking
911/Dispatch information is passed directly to fire fighter's mobile phones, Chief's cars, and iPads on apparatus. Portable radios for seamless communication. GPS estimates arrival times. It all comes together to coordinate a fast response, with the right equipment, for any type of alarm.
MOBILE APPS FOR 24/7 ALERTS!
Specialized fire fighting apps work perfectly on any screen resolution and mobile devices, so they're accessible anywhere. We continually grow our technology infrastructure to put faster, better, more accurate info in our member's hands. Which means on-scene and off, members have a plethora of info right in their hands.



Advanced Equipment
CUTTING-EDGE FIRE SERVICE EQUIPMENT
Train with the latest and greatest equipment, tools, technologies in the modern fire service.
Constant Upgrade Cycle - Department budget includes regular equipment upgrades.
Hands-On Teaching - Members learn from live simulations with hands-on experience.
Experienced Teachers - Regular trainings held by certified instructors teaching best practices.




HANDS-ON TRAINING
LIVE DRILL AREA
Darien has a fire fighting training area including a two-story and a four-story building replicating commercial and residential occupancies. We regularly light these afire to simulate real-life incidents. The Drill Grounds include a live car fire prop, roof-work practice, oil burn pit, and MVA/Rescue/Extrication on real cars.
Every Monday, DFD fire fighters train on these real structures; honing skills, testing new tools, experimenting with new techniques.
Two burn buildings
Car fire prop + oil burn pit
Vehicles for Extrication Practice
Rappelling, gas-leak, and other simulations.
Member Dashboard
KEEPING MEMBERS CONNECTED 24/7
We don't just ask members to make a commitment, we give them the tools to track performance and compare themselves against peers. Friendly competition and real-time stats on any device, anywhere.


Volunteer with Darien Fire Dept
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Join Darien's first and finest. A small commitment, a lifetime of rewards.
BUSIEST IN-TOWN FIRE DEPT
NATIONAL CERTIFICATION
LARGE, HEALTHY MEMBERSHIP
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- ENGINE 42
- TOWER LADDER 43
- RESCUE 44
- TANKER 45