Middlesex County Fire School

12/02/2025

Another program kicked off last evening at the Westfield Fire Dept. 21 students from eleven departments are beginning their career in the fire service and attended orientation for the Firefighter I/II Program. Instructors laid out what is expected from students in this program in order to not only gain their certifications at the culmination of class, but also how to prepare to be successful firefighters in their communities. Over the next seven months, these students will gather multiple times a week to learn everything they can about the fire service and build a foundation that will serve them for the rest of their fire service careers. By June, students will be able to sit for certification to the Firefighter II level.

Good luck to all of these new students. We are glad to have you on board!

Students in this program are representing the following departments:

Westfield Fire Dept
Cromwell Fire Department "Official"
Berlin Volunteer Fire Department
South Kensington Volunteer Fire Department
Southington Fire Department
Durham Volunteer Fire Company
Killingworth Volunteer Fire Co.
East Hampton, CT Volunteer Fire Dept
South Windsor FIRE Department
North Branford Fire Department

10/28/2025

Seats are still available in our upcoming Firefighter I/II Program being hosted by the Westfield Fire Dept. Don’t miss your chance to sign up today! Students will earn certifications to the Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Hazmat Awarness and Hazmat Operations level through completion of this comprehensive program.

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

09/26/2025

Congratulations to Instructor Tyler Mahoney on his promotion to the rank of Captain in the Branford Fire Department! Best of luck in your new role.

09/22/2025

*Firefighter I/II Announcement*

A Firefighter I/II combination course complete with HMWMD certification hosted by the Westfield Fire Dept begins December 1! 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 Westfield Fire Department. This training class will meet the NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications for Firefighter I & II.

08/24/2025

Our thoughts are with the members of Guilford Professional Firefighters Local4177 and the family and friends of Firefighter Michael Terrio as they mourn the tragic loss of their brother recently. Firefighter Terrio was also a former student of the MCFS. We are here for all of you during this difficult time.

It is with great sadness that the Town of Guilford and the Guilford Fire Department announce the passing of Firefighter Michael Terrio, an active member of our department.

On the evening of Friday August 22nd, Firefighter Terrio was involved in a multi-vehicle accident. Despite the valiant efforts of medical personnel, he tragically passed away at the hospital.

Firefighter Terrio was a dedicated public servant who committed himself to protecting the residents of Guilford. His loss is deeply felt by his fellow firefighters, colleagues across town departments, and the entire Guilford community.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with Michael’s family during this unimaginable time,” said Michael Shove, Guilford Fire Chief. “We ask the community to keep his loved ones in their hearts as we grieve the loss of a brother firefighter.”

The Guilford Fire Department will have peer support services available to assist members and staff in coping with this difficult loss.

Details regarding memorial arrangements will be shared once they are finalized in coordination with Michael’s family.

The Town of Guilford and Guilford Fire Department thank the community for its compassion and support as we honor the memory of Firefighter Michael Terrio.

08/20/2025

*Opening Night*

16 students joined us last night representing 13 fire departments for their fire night of formal training in the fire service in our Firefighter I/II Program. Program Coordinators and Lead Instructors laid out the expectations of students and provided the foundation for the next six months of training. Students who successfully complete the program requirements will be eligible to certify in four areas (Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Hazmat Awareness and Hazmat Operational) in February. Welcome to the MCFS family. We are happy to have you, and good luck!

Thank you to the Essex Fire Engine Co. #1 for serving as our host department for this program. We could not do this without you.

Students are representing the following departments in this program:
Essex Fire Engine Co. #1
Westbrook CT Fire Dept
Durham Volunteer Fire Company
Chester Hose Company Inc.
North Madison Volunteer Fire Company
Killingworth Volunteer Fire Co.
Gales Ferry Volunteer Fire Company
Haddam Volunteer Fire Company
East Haddam Fire Department
Kensington Fire-Rescue
Berlin Volunteer Fire Department
Cromwell Fire Department "Official"
Old Saybrook Fire Department

08/08/2025

Sending a huge congratulations to our Assistant Director of Training Rob Lenois on his upcoming promotion to Lieutenant with the Westport Fire Department! Congratulations brother!

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.