A Fire Police is a member who participates exclusively in traffic control at emergency situations.
Connecticut Assemby Definition
Connecticut Fire Police Association
Requirements
1. Is encouraged to meet state certification requirements within one year of applying for Fire Police membership.
2. May respond to calls for the purposes of assisting officers and responding members, e.g., directing traffic, and other Fire Police duties as required or assigned by the Officers.
3. Must pass a physical examination by a licensed physician and supply proof of the exam to be
inserted into his or her personnel file. Per the current SOGs, this will be required, at a minimum, every three (3) years for members age 18-29, every two (2) years for members age 30 to 39, and annually for members age 40 and above, or as recommended otherwise by the Brigade’s physician or the member’s physician.
4. May respond to calls with the use of a blue light, provided s/he has a current and valid Blue Light Permit on file signed by a Chief Officer.
5. May attend drills and other training exercises.
6. May take training courses paid for by the WFPA, with approval of the Chief.
7. Must attend drills designated as mandatory by the Brigade.
8. Must meet the requirements for Active Members in order to vote and obtain the other privileges of Active Membership.
9. Time served as a Fire Police will be counted towards eligibility for Life Membership.