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Office of the Fire Marshal

501 Main Street South
(3rd Floor)

Southbury, CT 06488
Maps and Directions
P:(203) 262-0620
F:(203) 264-3719
Monday - Thursday:
8:00am - 4:30pm
Fri: 8:00am - 1:00pm

Fire Watch/Crowd Managers Request


Firefighters from Southbury Volunteer Fire Department can be hired to work private duty for many types of situations, Fire Watch, Crowd Management, Hot Work Standby, and other appropriate assignments.

To hire a Firefighter please complete the form below. If you are making an immediate request (less than 24 hours or on Saturday or Sunday), please contact dispatch at (203) 264-5912.

To get a recommendation regarding how many Firefighters are needed and other details specific to your function please call (203) 262-0620.

There is a set rate and the work assignments are scheduled for any length of time needed.

Rates: $35 per hour / per 4 hour minimum.

Submission of this form does not guarantee a firefighter will be assigned to the job. We will call you to confirm the job has been assigned to a firefighter.


Requestor Information

Billing Information

Event Information

When in the opinion of the Fire Code Official, It is essential for public safety in a place of assembly or any other place where people congregate, because off the number of persons, or the nature of performance, exhibition, display, contest or activity the Fire Marshal may require additional Fire Fighters to perform fire watch. If the Fire Marshal is requiring more or fewer personnel, the FM will contact you.

The applicant further acknowledges that failure to notify the Fire Department of cancellation of the event at least 72 hours prior to the date and time of the scheduled event, the event applicant/organizer will still be required to make payment to the Southbury Fire Department for the firefighters scheduled.

Fire Watch Rate: $35 per hour per firefighter, with a 4-hour minimum for each.

I understand and agree with the above statements, and certify that all information contained within this application is true: