Volunteer firefighters are the vital foundation of this department.  We currently have several openings and urge anyone interested to apply.  Become one of the proud, dedicated, and determined volunteer professionals who serve the community like no other.  Any person interested in joining the Occum Fire Department should be prepared to meet the following qualifications before being considered for eligibility:

• Must be a resident of the Town of Norwich or reside within a five-mile radius of our station
• Must be at least 18 years of age (Ages 16-17 see below)
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED
• Must pass an application/interview process
• Must complete a medical physical

To view and save a copy of our application, you can download one by clicking the button above.  The application must be completed in full before action is taken from the department.  Please include your number so we can contact you for further questions. You can send back a completed application to the Occum Fire Department through the 'Contact' page on this site or by hand delivering it to the fire department any Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.

Cadet Members

If you are over the age of 16, but younger than 18, then you will apply to become a cadet member.  Information on what a cadet member does is located on the last 2 pages of our application.  Keep in mind that this is not an all-inclusive list and is warranted to change at any time.  Just download the application, fill it out, and send it back to the Occum Fire Department through the 'Contact' page on this site or by hand delivering it to the fire department any Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.

· Must be a resident of the Town of Norwich or reside within a five-mile radius of our station

• Must be 16 or 17 years of age
• Must be a student attending High School
• Must pass an application/interview process
• Must complete a medical physical

Once a person completes the entrance requirements, he/she starts on a rewarding experience, serving first as a probationary member, and upon completion of the minimum training requirements, members having satisfactory attendance records become eligible for regular membership and receipt of the many benefits of membership.  Incentive benefits for regular members meeting annual training, fire and drill attendance and program eligibility requirements include:

• Paid Tuition for basic firefighter training
• Full paid protective firefighter gear
• Property tax abatement each year (for Norwich residents)
• Paid tuition for advanced firefighter training
• Dress Uniform provided
• Length of Service Award Program (Pension Program)

If you still have questions, feel free to reach out to our Chief via email at occumchief@cityofnorwich.org.