Welcome to the Rutland Fire Department (RFD) web page. We have developed this page in an effort to further serve the people of Rutland, Massachusetts and the surrounding towns that we cooperate with in mutual aid. By using the navigation bar above, you can obtain information about the department's history, news and announcements, as well as links for fire safety.
Please use the 'Contact RFD' form for submitting Questions, Feedback, or Suggestions to the department. We welcome your input and look forward to hearing from you.
Join the RFD:
Joining the Rutland Fire Department as an On-Call Volunteer Firefighter or EMT is an excellent way to serve your community. The principal thing that you need is the desire to participate and help. The job can be demanding at times, but the self-satisfaction gained and the friendships made more than compensate for your efforts. You must also remember that the fire department can always use more manpower. At any given accident or fire scene, there are a multitude of tasks and objectives to be completed. An extra person at the scene, whether that person is holding a hose line or just a flashlight, can make a big difference in the outcome. Please do not hesitate to contact Chief Ruchala in order to discuss the possibility of joining the Rutland Fire Department. (Chief Ruchala can be contacted by phone at 508-886-4107, by email at firechief@townofrutland.org, by using the Contact Form to the right, or in person at the Rutland Fire Station.)
Below are listed some of the basic requirements and protocols for joining the RFD. Some are general guidelines required by the State of Massachusetts. Any questions or concerns you have about the requirements can be addressed by Chief Ruchala.
EMTs:
• Fill
out an Application.
• EMT Certification
Firefighters:
• Fill
out an Application.
• Physical
Exam Needed (done by your own physician.)
• Firefighter Physical Ability Test (see the MA Human Resources Division page for additional info.)
Additional Requirements:
• Attend
training sessions and Firefighter I classes.
• Show up when there is an emergency and the call for help goes out!