Perspective Live-in Student,

Would you like to be involved in the Emergency Services world?

If so, participate in the Allingtown Volunteer Fire Association Student Firefighter Live-in
Program.
The Live-in Program started in 2009, to give University of New Haven students the chance to
see what life in a fire house entails. The program has successfully turned out many career fire
personnel, emergency management personnel, emergency medical personnel and personnel in
the fire protection world.
The program is open to members of the University of New Haven Community interested in
becoming Emergency Services Professionals; who are in the Fire Science programs, active
involved in the Fire Science Club or actively involved in the EMS Club.
The AVFA, offers six Live-in Student positions, with full amenities including two full kitchens,
internet/cable, on-site laundry and study spaces at the Admiral Street Fire Station. The Admiral
Street Station is located a quarter mile from the main University campus.
The fire house can be your home for the next academic year. With that in mind, the Live-in
Students are responsible for the everyday operations in the house including maintaining the
apparatus, equipment and quarters. The Live-in Students are also responsible with being
involved in the AVFA with going to meetings and going to training.
The Live-in Students are able to ride on Engine 8 when shift nights are established, have the
ability to ride with the career personnel and work with the Chief and Deputy Chief on projects
that are occurring in the Allingtown District of West Haven.
Besides being a great learning experience, the program can help gain Internship Credits to be
used at the University. For more details discuss with your UNH academic advisor.
The Participants are held to a high standard and are expected to follow the Rules and
Regulations of the Program, the By-Laws of the Association and the Rules and Regulations set
forth from the City of West Haven Fire Department. They are also expected to follow orders
from the AVFA Officers, Program Supervisor and the Senior Personnel of the City of West
Haven Fire Department. The Live-in Students are the face of the program.
We look forward to you sending in an application to be a part of this great learning experience
with the Allingtown Volunteer Fire Association.

Any questions or concerns, contact the UNH Liaison.

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Criteria to be considered for the Live-in Program:

18 years of age
Possess a Valid Drivers License
Be a member of the Allingtown Volunteer Fire Association and remain a member in good
standing (if not, complete AVFA Application for UNH Students)
Full-Time day student at the University of New Haven maintaining a minimum of 12
credits per semester and a GPA of 3.0
Participants must be able to obtain Connecticut FireFighter 1 and/or Connecticut EMT
within one year of being in the program.
Must be able to follow the Rules and Regulations of the Live-in Program
Must be able to follow the By-laws of the Allingtown Volunteer Fire Association
Must be able to follow the Rules and Regulations set forth by the City of West Haven
Fire Department
Must follow all Rules and Regulations while at an Emergency Scene, Firehouses and at
other firefighting functions.

Applicant must Complete/Attach:

The following Application (pages 3-5)

Personal statement describing why you would like to participate in the Program
Professional Resume detailing your work and educational experience
Copies of Certificates and Certifications not previously submitted to the AVFA
Letter of acceptance and/or proof of attendance of the University of New Haven
If not a member of the AVFA, please complete AVFA application for UNH Students
Fill out the Gear Agreement on AVFA Application (if not done so already)

Please note this application for the Livein Firefighter Program does not constitute application to the AVFA.

Application Period:
Applications need to be received by February 27, 2014.

Please submit all materials by mail to:

ATT: Chief Carew
Allingtown VFA Student Firefighter Livein Program, PO Box 26484, West Haven, CT
06516

Any questions or concerns, contact the UNH Liaison.

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Student Firefighter Live-in Program Application

Section 1
Name:
Home Address:
City:

State:

Home Phone:

Zip Code:
Cell Phone:

E-mail Address:
Date of Birth:

Sex:
Major of Study:

School Year of Application:

Date of Graduation:
Date of AVFA Membership:

Section 2
Please Check the Approprite Box and Fill in Information as it Applies
1. Are you in the Fire Science Program?
2. Are you an Active Member of the Fire Science Club?
3. Are you an Active Member of the EMS Club?
4. Are you a member of another firefighting organization? (If yes, fill in section 3)
5. Have you applied for the AVFA Live-in Program before?
5a. Were you accepted? (If yes, answer 5b)
5b. How many semesters have you participated?
6. Are you currently FF1 certified or in a Fire Academy? (If yes, fill in Section 4)
7. Are you currently EMT certified or in EMT School? (If yes, fill in Section 5)

Any questions or concerns, contact the UNH Liaison.

YES

NO

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Section 3
Name of Home Firefighting Organization:
City:

State:

Date Joined:

Position:

Chief or Supervisor:
Phone Number:

E-mail:
Section 4

State(s) of Firefighter 1 Certification:

Date Awarded CT:

Date Awarded Other:

If you do not have CT FF 1 is your certification national accredited? Proboard or IFSAC (Circle One or
Both)
Section 5
State(s) of EMT Certification:
Date Awarded CT:

Date Awarded Other:

Is your EMT Certification National Registry: Yes or No (Circle One)

Any questions or concerns, contact the UNH Liaison.

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Section 6: References (Non-Family)

Name:
Phone Number:

Relationship:

Name:
Phone Number:

Relationship:

Name:
Phone Number:

Relationship:
Additional Certifications:

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

Any questions or concerns, contact the UNH Liaison.

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