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A firefighter in uniform and helmet rappels down a building using red ropes, while several people and a fire truck are visible on the ground below. Dry leaves cover the ground.

Hunter Cedergren

In 2005, Hunter entered the EMS profession as a volunteer EMT with the Newtown Volunteer Ambulance. As a young volunteer, Hunter prided himself on learning the profession and giving back to his community. Eager to learn and help others, Hunter obtained his paramedic certification in 2012, where he has worked at Danbury Hospital and as a Windham fly car medic. Since 2013, he has also served as a career firefighter/paramedic with the Town of Manchester Fire-Rescue Department. He currently holds the rank of Lieutenant. As a volunteer and career firefighter/paramedic, he has earned numerous certifications in technical rescue and helped precept many new medics and EMTs across the State.

In addition to his medical and fire service career. Hunter holds a bachelor’s degree in Emergency Service Medical Management from Springfield College. He has also been a successful business owner, helping many communities during the COVID pandemic throughout the Northeast.

Outside of the fire service, Hunter is a certified scuba diver and personal fitness trainer. His love and passion for the community and emergency services profession continue to motivate him to help others.