Two Simsbury Volunteer Firefighters Achieve State Certification

Submitted release

Two Simsbury volunteer firefighters recently completed the state certification program.

Firefighters Christopher Loftus and Brian Everest, both at Firetown station, of the Simsbury Volunteer Fire Company, have been certified Firefighter I by the State of Connecticut.  Both joined the fire company as cadets. Loftus joined in July, 2009 and Everest joined in March, 2010. 

The 160-hour course covers fire suppression, breathing apparatus, search and rescue, ladders, ropes, hydrant hook-up, and salvage and overhaul.  The class prepares students to become on-line firefighters, trained in all phases of fire suppression.