Newington Volunteer Fire Department Cadet Division

05/17/2026

Big congratulations to our Cadet Captain Matthew Kelly on finishing the Newington 5K with an impressive time of 28:27! 🏃‍♂️🔥

05/04/2026

🔥🚒Happy International Firefighters Day!
Today we recognize the hard work, dedication, and courage of our Cadet Firefighters, the NVFD, and Firefighters everywhere. Your service makes a difference every day. Thank you!

If you are interested in joining as a Cadet Firefighter and live in Newington or surrounding areas, visit our website to sign up, or send us a message.

https://www.newingtonctfire.org/cadet-division

04/27/2026

🚒 NVFD Cadet Division Open House
📅 Date: Sunday, May 3
⏰ Time: 12:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: 617 Maple Hill Ave. Newington, CT

For ages 14-17.
Feel free to bring a friend—we’d love to see you there! Send us a message if you have any questions.

https://www.newingtonctfire.org/cadet-division

Firefighter

04/24/2026

04/05/2026

🐰 Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Egg Hunt last weekend—we had such a great time with our community!

A special thank you to Sam's Club, Stew Leonard's, and Image Ink Inc. for their generous donations and support in making this event possible.

We hope to see you all again next year! Wishing everyone a safe and Happy Easter! 🌷

03/19/2026

NVFD Cadet Firefighters trained on SCBA this past Sunday, and took part in 45-second gear-up drills.

Interested in becoming part of the team? Start your application today:
https://www.newingtonctfire.org/cadet-division

02/04/2026

Cadet firefighter Hanna officially got fire gear today. Proud moment and the start of something great. 💪🚒

If you are interested in being a Cadet Firefighter and live in Newington, or a nearby town/city, start your application today! Check out our website - https://www.newingtonctfire.org/cadet-division

01/13/2026

Please join us in congratulating Ryan Stabnick on his advancement from the Cadet Division and his acceptance into Newington Volunteer Fire Department, Company 3, as a probationary member! Ryan has also begun Firefighter I classes at the Connecticut Fire Academy.

Congratulations, Ryan—we wish you the very best as you work toward earning your Firefighter I certification!

12/31/2025

The NVFD Cadet Division wishes everyone a safe, happy, and healthy New Year!

As we look ahead to a new year, we’re excited for new goals, new training, and new opportunities to serve our community. If joining the fire service is on your list for this year, we encourage you to send in an application and take the first step with the Newington Volunteer Fire Department. Here’s to a great year ahead! 🚒😃
(Some cadets are not pictured.)

https://www.newingtonctfire.org/cadet-division