Salary: $1,986.28 Weekly
Location : Wallingford
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Fire Dept.
Opening Date: 10/30/2026
Closing Date: 11/12/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This posting is only open to current volunteer firefighters with the Town of Wallingford Fire Department.
Performs inspections within the jurisdiction of the Fire Marshal's Office to determine that all Town Ordinances, State Statutes (Chapter 541 and Codes promulgated under the provisions of certain Statutes) and other regulations pertaining to the protection of life and property from fires have been complied with. Inspects buildings as assigned which are regulated by the Connecticut Fire Safety and Prevention Codes and CGS 29-305. Records Fire Safety and Fire Prevention Code violations which must be maintained and forwarded to the Fire Marshal and/or Deputy Fire Marshal so that Abatement Orders can be issued when required. Assists the Fire Marshal and Deputy Fire Marshals with fire drills, public life safety education programs and fire investigations as directed by the Fire Marshal and/or Deputy Fire Marshal in accordance with CGS 29-302.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Good knowledge of local building codes, construction materials, and fire prevention methods to recognize existing and potential fire hazards in a wide variety of structures and related installations. Good knowledge of the Connecticut Fire Safety and Prevention Codes and CGS 29-305. Good ability to analyze, evaluate and investigate data and information, make determinations, and present findings in oral or written form. Good knowledge of the rules, regulations, polices, and procedures of the Fire Marshal's Office and the Wallingford Fire Department as well as relevant Town Ordinances; Considerable ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, officials, and the general public; Good ability to prepare written reports and records.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School graduate or possess a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) with four (4) years' experience as a career member of the Wallingford Fire Department, or a volunteer firefighter with the Wallingford Fire Department with four (4) years experience as a career firefighter with another fire department. EMT's with 4 years' experience as a career member with the Wallingford Fire Department must meet the minimum eligibility criteria provided for in CGS Section 29-298(a).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Town of Wallingford Fire Department members who have a current passing annual physical exam shall be considered to meet the physical requirements for the position.
New employees must be able to meet the National Fire Protection Association's 1582 Standard. Two categories of medical requirements exist: Category A and Category B. Category A conditions will preclude an individual from performing firefighting operations. Category B conditions must be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to allow the Fire Department physician to determine if the medical condition would prevent that person from performing firefighting duties. Must be able to meet and maintain the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Standards for Respiratory Protection (29 CFR 1910.134) as amended.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Must possess and maintain State of Connecticut Fire Marshal Certification. An employee who does not possess State of Connecticut Fire Marshal Certification may be provisionally appointed to this position by the Fire Chief. A provisionally appointed employee must complete the first available module for Fire Code Inspector with the State Fire Marshal. Said module must be successfully completed and certification received before the employee can be appointed as a Fire Inspector.
Must possess and maintain a valid State of Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
TO APPLY: Please visit www.wallingfordct.gov/government/departments/human-resources/
Applications are also available at the Department of Human Resources located in Room #301 of the Town Hall, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492.
EXAMINATION: Written - 100% or Oral - 100% or Background Evaluation - 100% or Written - 50%/Oral - 50% or Written - 50%/Background Evaluation - 50% or Oral - 50%/Background Evaluation - 50%
