Make the Shift to BFD
Are You Ready to Become a Bridgeport Firefighter?
CPAT Registration for the CT Fire Academy opens July 1, 2024 and closes August 7, 2024. CPAT is also offered by Certify Fit and registration can be done at CertifyFit.com. To find more information on other scheduled CPAT tests, please visit https://www.certifyfit.com/cpat/ or visit the State of CT Candidate Physical Ability Testing (CPAT) https://portal.ct.gov/cfpc/candidate-physical-ability-test
For recruiting information, please feel free to call 203-337-2068 or email bridgeport.fire@bridgeportct.gov
For testing information, please feel free to call 203-337-2300 or email cob.exams@bridgeportct.gov
Fire recruits are offered the following benefits:
- Entry level base pay $60,193
- Salary range $60,193 - $78,905
- Promotional opportunities
- Overtime
- Pension plan
- Medical/dental/vision
- Life insurance coverage
- Uniform allowance
- Paid vacations
- Paid training
- 13 paid holidays
Fire Safety Education
- Code enforcement
- Fire investigation
- Fire suppression
- Rescue
- Medical, marine, and hazardous materials response
Entry Level Firefighter Exam Tentative Timetable #2390
| Date | Important Notes |
|---|---|
| July 1, 2024 | CT Fire Academy begins accepting applications for Fall CPAT session |
| July 22, 2024 | Live on firefighterapp.com; open application; Bridgeport residents: $35 fee. Non-residents: $135 fee. |
| September 2, 2024 | Deadline to apply for the examination |
| September 14, 2024 & September 21, 2024 | Tentative examination dates |
| December 31, 2024 | Candidates who do not present their CPAT certificate prior to this date will be removed from the list |
Please note: These are still tentative dates. Exact dates will be posted on the Public Notice two weeks prior to the examination date.