Membership

The New London Fire Department is a "paid on call" fire department, and as such, we rely on members of the community to fill various positions within the department. This provides the perfect opportunity for someone to give something special back to the community they reside in. Although not everyone wants to enter a burning building, there are many other aspects of the department that you might find interesting. Some of these positions include Radio Operator, Safety Officer, Truck Driver or Traffic Control. All of these positions must work together in order for the department to meet its objectives in each and every incident.

Another aspect of the department is our Junior Firefighter Program. This program is designed and directed for individuals who have not reached 18 years of age, but have an interest in learning more about the department. These members are not allowed to drive the apparatus or enter hazardous situations, but it does allow them to get a feel for the fire service and to provide support to the other members. Many of the participants in this program go on to join the department as regular members.

If you are interested in exploring the potential opportunities within NLFD, please stop by the station and speak to Chief Jason Lyon or Firefighter Gena Edmunds. Or if you prefer, come to our next meeting or training to get a better understanding of what the department is all about. They are held on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at 6:30pm.