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The Raymond T. Nobes Fire Rescue Training Fund provides funding for Connecticut Firefighters to attend Technical Rescue training programs.  Grants are available to cover the training expenses including:

• Program fees of Connecticut Firefighters attending Technical Rescue classes at the Connecticut Fire Academy or at a Regional Fire Training School in Connecticut.
• In-house delivery of contracted Technical Rescue training programs at a Connecticut Fire Department.
• Travel and lodging expenses of Connecticut Firefighters attending out-of-state Technical Rescue training programs.

In 2023, the average amount-per-grant was $650.00 per person
In 2024, the average amount-per-grant was $752.00 per person

Our 2024 grant has concluded.
Our 2025 grant will open January/February 2025.

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Our 2023 Recipients

• Eric Demeraski - Orange Fire Department
• Keven McNeill - South Kilingly Fire Department
• Kwadwo Nsiah - Lebanon Fire Department
• Timothy O'Donnell - Torrington Fire Department
• Curtis Joseph - Harwinton West Side Fire Department
• ​Chelsea Curreri - Westport Fire Department

Our 2024 Recipients

• Devon Waters - Hamden Fire Department
• Brenden Wilton - Sikorsky Aircraft Fire Department
• Mitchell Palumberi - Waterbury Fire Department