The city’s fire department has not only survived but continued to thrive during the pandemic. But the need for additional recruits never ends for this all-volunteer staff.
Fire Chief Francis T. Jones III said the membership stands at 254, making Shelton one of the largest volunteer fire forces in the state. Each of the city’s fire houses include between 45 and 75 members.
Even with such a large contingent, Jones said the department is continually searching for new members.
“The key to successfully recruiting members is to be visible within your community, to provide professional training, and quality services,” Jones said. “It’s an active process, since there are so many competing interests, which are a lot less strenuous, time-consuming and dangerous.”