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Ashford Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2021 Freightliner CT114/Spartan for Engine-Tank 220. It is equipped with a Cummins L9 diesel engine, Allison 3000EVS automatic transmission, Hale 1500 GPM pump, Harrison hydraulic generator & carries 1000 gallons of water. Posted in January.

Beacon Falls Fire Department has placed into service a 2021 Chevy Tahoe 4X4 as R-1, the EMS fly car. Posted in January.

Bloomfield Center Fire Department recently placed into service a 2021 Pierce Velocity rescue-pumper. Features includes a Detroit Diesel DD13 505 hp motor, Waterous 1500 GPM pump and 500 gallon water tank. It has been designated Rescue 6.

Bristol Fire Department recently placed into service a 2022 Ford F-350 utility as Service 1. The current 2007 Ford will have the body replaced with a flatbed and become Support 1. Posted in May.

Bristol Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750/40F pumper for Engine 3. Posted in November.

Candlewood Fire Company in Brookfield has taken delivery of a 2022 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750 for Engine 21. Posted in November.

Chaplin Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Spartan FC-94/E-One 1500/1000 for Engine-Tank 109. It replaces Engine-Tank 309's 1998 International/Central States. Posted in October.

Cromwell Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Pierce Enforcer pumper with 1250 GPM pump and 750 gallon water tank for Engine 1. Posted in May.

Bantam Fire Co in Litchfield has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford E-450/Horton ambulance for Ambulance 37. Posted in March.

Danbury Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Pierce Enforcer PUC 1500/750/30F for Squad 21.

East Granby Fire Department recently purchased a 2003 Pierce Saber 1500/1000 from Coopersburg, PA for Engine-Tank 508. Posted in July.

East Haddam Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Sutphen Monarch Extreme Duty SLR75 2000/500/75' RMA for Ladder 1-15. Posted in June.

East Hampton Fire Department has taken delivery of two (2) 2022 Freightliner M2-106/Pierce tankers for Tanker 1 and Tanker 3. Features include a Cummins L9 360 hp motor, Waterous 1250 GPM pump and 2100 gallon water tank. Posted in June.

East Hartford Fire had placed into service a 2007 Seagrave 1500/500 as Engine 6. The unit previously served at the Bradley International Airport. Posted in February.

East Haven Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Spartan Metro Star/ER pumper for Engine 4. It is equipped with a Cummins L9 diesel engine rated at 450 HP, Allison 3000EVP transmission, Hale 1250 GPM pump, and carries 500 gallons of water. Posted in June.

Ellington Fire Department recently placed into sevice a 2021 Freightliner/KME 1250/500/20F as Engine 143. Posted in September.

Enfield Fire District 1 has taken delivery of a 2022 Pierce Velocity 100' Mid-Mount tower w/ 2000 GPM pump and 300 gallon water tank. Posted in July.

Georgetown Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/PL Custom ambulance. Posted in January.

Haddam Neck Fire Department recently took delivery of a 2022 Ford F-350/Reading utility truck for Rescue 16. Posted in October.

Hartford Fire has assigned 2022 Chevy Silverado 4X4s to District 1 and District 2 chiefs. Posted in December.

Hartford Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 E-One Cyclone-Metro 100' RMA for Ladder 6. Posted in December.

Harwinton Fire recently took delivery of a 2021 Sutphen Monarch pumper with 1500 GPM pump and 1000 gallon water tank for Engine 3. The 1991 American LaFrance pumper it replaced has been retired. Posted in January.

Hawleyville Fire in Newtown has taken delivery of a 2006 Pierce Enforcer heavy rescue for Rescue 334. Refurbished by Tracy's Garage in Derby, CT prior to delivery, the unit had previously served in Beacon, NY. Posted in June.

Lakeville Fire Department in Salisbury has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Wildland Warehouse 300/350/15F for Brush 1. Posted in October.

Middlebury Fire Department recently took delivery of a new 2022 Ford ambulance for FD-11 and a new Ford utility for Squad 2. No further info on these vehicles at this time. Posted in September.

Mortlake Fire in Brooklyn has taken delivery of a 2022 Spartan MetroStar/Smeal pumper. It is equipped with a Hale QMAX 1500 gpm pump, 1250 gallon water 20 gallon foam Pro Poly tank, FoamPro 2001 foam system & Smart Power 6 kw. hydraulic generator. Posted in November.

New Canaan Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2021 Spartan/Gowans-Knight heavy rescue for Rescue 5. It replaces a 2000 International/EVI. Posted in March.

New Fairfield Fire Department to get new rescue boat. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

New Hartford Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2021 Chevy 3500 4X4/Firematic B.R.A.T. for Brush 2. Features include a CET SM PFP 20 HP Pump, 225 gallon water tank and 10 gallon foam tank. Posted in September.

New Haven Fire Department recently took delivery of a 2022 Seagrave Marauder II 1500/500 for Engine 4. The current Engine 4's Pierce will be reassigned to Engine 16. Posted in April.

New London Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Dodge Ram 5500/Horton ambulance for A-200. Posted in October.

Norfolk Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Freightliner 114SD / Midwest 500/3000 Tanker. Posted in December.

North Branford Fire Department recently placed into service a new ambulance built on a 2022 Ford F-550 chassis as Medic 4. Posted in September.

Norwalk Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Seagrave Marauder 100' TDA for Truck 2. Posted in July.

Orange Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Spartan ER pumper for Engine 33. It is equipped with a Cummins L9 diesel engine, Allison 3000EVP transmission, Waterous CSU 1500 gpm pump and carries 1000 gallons of water and 15 gallons of foam. Posted in September.

Pawcatuck Fire Department in Stonington has taken delivery of a 2022 International/E-One 1500/750/30B pumper for Engine T-43. It replaces a 2006 E-One. Posted in June.

Portland Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Freightliner M2-112/Alexis pumper/tanker for Tanker 6. Features include: 450 HP Cummins Engine, Allison 3000 EVS Transmission, Hale DSD 125 Single Stage Split-Shaft 1250 GPM Pump and a 3,000 gallon Poly tank. Posted in November.

Prospect Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2021 Pierce Enforcer PUC Rescue Pumper for Squad 3. Features include: 1500 GPM pump, 1000 gallon water tank, TAK4 suspension, 214 Body, and Cummins 500hp X12 motor. Posted in March.

Sandy Hook Fire in Newtown has taken delivery of a 2022 E-One HR-100 quint with 1500 GPM pump, 500 gallon water tank and 100' RM aerial. It has been designated Quint 440. Posted in December.

Simsbury Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2021 Spartan/4 Guys pumper with 1500 GPM pump and 1000 gallon water tank. It will replace Engine 8's 1994 E-One. Posted in March.

Simsbury Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 E-One quint with 1500 GPM pump, 500 gallon water tank and 100' rear mount aerial. Designated Quint 5, it will replace a 2014 Spartan pumper that will be reassigned to Engine 2. Posted in March.

South Fire Company in Middletown has taken delivery of a 2022 International CV/BME 4x4 150/400/12F for Brush 36. Posted in December.

South Kensington Fire in Berlin has taken delivery of a 2022 Pierce Enforcer pumper/tanker for Engine 12. Features include: Detroit Diesel 525hp motor, TAK-4 independent front suspension, 6kw generator, 1500 GPM pump and 2000 gallon water tank. Posted in July.

South Windsor Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-450 XLT 4x4/Firematic light rescue for Fire-Police 9. Posted in June.

South Windsor Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Pierce Velocity heavy rescue for Rescue 5. Posted in September.

Southington Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-250 4X4 for Service 1. Posted in October.

Stamford Fire Department is set to take delivery of a new 2021 Pierce Enforcer for Engine 5. Equipped with a 1500 GPM pump and 1000 gallon tank, it will be delivered to the department after outfitting at the local dealer. Posted in January.

Stamford Fire's new Truck 3 has been completed at the factory. The 2022 Pierce Enforcer 100' RMA will be delivered to the department soon; after outfitting at the local dealer. Posted in February.

Stamford Fire Department has placed into service a 2022 Ford F-250 4X4 SUper Duty for Unit 4, the Deputy Chief/Shift Commander. The unit was up-fitted by 10-75 Emergency Vehicles of Haskell, NJ and Stamford FD mechanics. Posted in October.

Stamford EMS has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-350/Horton Type I ambulance. Features include: 72” head room, Main wall Ducted HVAC, Horton Occupant Protection 4 point seat restraints, Horton I4G Electrical system, Whelen LED emergency and non-emergency lighting and Stryker Power Load cot retention system. Posted in March.

Trumbull EMS has taken delivery of a 2022 Mercedes Benz/Wheeled Coach ambulance for Ambulance 903. Posted in November.

University of Connecticut-Farmington has taken delivery of a 2022 Pierce Enforcer pumper for Engine 2. Features include a Cummins L9 motor, 1500 GPM pump and 750 gallon water tank. Posted in March.

Vernon Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Pierce Velocity 100' RM Tower for Tower 541. Posted in August.

Warren Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2021 Pierce Saber 1500/1000 for Engine 6. It replaces a 1991 Simon-Duplex/Boardman. Posted in January.

Water Witch Hose Co.#2 in New Milford has taken delivery of a 2022 Freightliner M2-106/Rescue 1 medium duty for Rescue 22. Features include: Cummins B6.7 diesel motor, Allison automatic transmission, Harrison 10kw hydraulic generator and a Command Light Shadow RT LED light tower. There are an anchor point on all 4 sides for a portable winch and 4 coffin compartments on top. Posted in September.

Waterbury Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 E-One Typhoon 100' RMA for Truck 1. Additional features include: single rear axle, Hydraulic Aerial Controls, Pre-Piped Pinnable Waterway, Severe Duty (Cast Aluminum) Dash Package, Cummins X12 500HP Engine and Allison EVS 4000 Transmission. Posted in November.

West Hartford Fire Department recently placed into service a 2022 Chevy 2500 4X4 for Medic 22, which is a paramedic non-transporting fly car. Posted in November.

West Haven Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Pierce Velocity-Ascendant 100' Mid-Mount tower for Truck 22. Posted in August.

Williamsville Fire has taken delivery of a 2020 Chevy Tahoe 4X4 EMS vehicle for Rescue 160. Posted in January.

Willington Fire Department Puts 'Green Machine' Into Service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September. 

Wolcott Volunteer Ambulance Association has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550 4x4/Life Line ambulance for Unit 166-3. Posted in November.

Ansonia Firefighter's Name To Be Added To State Memorial. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September. 

Avon Volunteer Fire Department Warns Residents Of T-Shirt Scam. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May.

Bethel firefighters rescue dogs that fell through ice into pond. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Bethel, Stony Hill Fire put new portable radios into service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Bethel Fire Departments approved for video surveillance and security systems for stations. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.  

Bloomfield Center Fire Department donates fire trucks to 2 Tennessee fire departments. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June.

Bolton: Fire trucks too big for Bolton firehouse. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Posted in September.

Branford Assistant Chief Gary Bloomquist Retires. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Posted in September.

Branford swears in Brian Koczak as Assistant Fire Chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in December.

Bridgeport first responders recognized for lifesaving acts this year. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September.

Bridgeport Fire Department celebrated the class of 2022 academy graduation. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

Bristol City Council will consider buying land for new fire station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Bristol to receive $260,000 FEMA grant for firefighter training. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Posted in September.

Bristol Fire Department set to add a dog to its team. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July.

Bristol Receives Donation From New Canine-Supporting Nonprofit. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

Canton Fire Department recently changed how their stations are identified. The Collinsville is now Station 1, Canton Station is Station 2 and North Canton is Station 3. Posted in March.

Cheshire Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Can-Am Defender 6X6 UTV. Posted in October.

Columbia Volunteer Fire Department marks 75 years. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Cromwell Fire Chief resigns. CLICK FOR ARTICE. Posted in October.

Cromwell's new fire chief focusing on honesty, transparency inside and out. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

Danbury Assistant Fire Chief honored. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Danbury promotes third-generation firefighter to lieutenant. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Danbury firefighter honored at annual Salute to Connecticut's Bravest. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Deep River Firefighting Gear Stolen From Firefighter's Vehicle. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.

Durham- Middlesex Health to take over ambulance operations; Durham Vol Ambulance to discontinue operations. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Person of interst sought in connection to damage done at East Hampton Fire Station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Thieves used plow truck to break into East Hampton fire station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

East Hartford Fire had appointed Kevin Munson as the new fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

East Hartford has reassigned spare Engine 7's 2005 Seagrave to Engine 2 until the new Seagrave Capitol on order has been delivered. Former Engine 6's 2005 Seagrave has been reassigned as spare Engine 7. Posted in March.

East Hartford Fire Department receives grant for equipment. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

East Haven Fire Department gets 12 thermal imaging cameras through grant. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

East Haven Fire Department has hired retired New Haven Deputy Fire Marshal Jennifer Forslund as a fire inspector. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September.

Easton Fire Department remembers lieutenant killed during Superstorm Sandy. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Easton firefighters make donation to Union Cemetery. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

Enfield Fire District No. 1 station expansion gets wetlands OK. CLICK FOR ARTICLE  Posted in September.

Fairfield Police, Fire Departments To Receive Upgraded Radio System. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

Farmington To Have new Fire Administrator along with a new police chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Greenwich Fire Department hires three new recruits. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Greenwich Fire Dept Swears in Six New Firefighters, Promotes Two to Lieutenant. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

Greenwich late fire chief honored by community. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.  

Greenwich Fire Department Requests Funds To Remove Firefighting Foam. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

Guilford Fire Captain Mike Walston has retired after 33 years of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Hamden Fire Captain Jeffrey Naples as been appointed as Assistant Fire Chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Hamden Fire Chief Gary Merwede to retire after 28 years with department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July.

Hamden Assistant Chief appointed as Acting Fire Chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

Hamden names Interim Fire Chief Jeffrey Naples as next permanent fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

Historic Hartford firehouse to close due to health and safety reasons. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Hartford has assigned a 2003 Ferrara pumper to Engine 16. The Ferrara had previously served as either Engine 2, 5 or 8, although which one exactly is not known as of this writing. The 2000 Pierce Engine 16 was running has been assigned to the spare pool. Posted in January.

Hartford gets $250K grant to install carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in public housing. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Killingly wants to bolster volunteer fire departments with federal ARPA money. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July.

Killingworth Fire Department has contracted with Gowans-Knight to re-mount the body of their 1994 International/Saulsbury Rescue 8-9 to a new Spartan chassis with 4 door cab. Posted in July.

Lebanon Longtime Firefighter Now A Hall-Of-Famer. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.

Manchester puts limits on its emergency response to Vernon. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.

Manchester Fire Officers Retire After 25 Years. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May.

Meriden firefighters give away 800 backpacks to students at annual expo. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

Meriden's first female deputy fire chief sworn in during ceremony. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Middlefield Volunteer Fire Company Lands FEMA Grant. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

Middletown's emergency call boxes to be decommissioned. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Middletown retired firefighters restoring 1930 Tiller Truck. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Middletown fire station grant helps establish gender equality. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

Naugatuck Swears In New Deputy Fire Marshal. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Posted in September.

New Britain Fire Department- two female firefighters have reached lieutenant rank for 1st time in department history. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June.

New Britain Fire Department promotes 14 during annual ceremony. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September.

New Britain Fire Department promotes first female supervisors. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

New Britain Fire receives a FEMA grant of more than $700K, which will allow firefighters to train in safety and survival. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

New Haven Lieutenant Samod Rankins appointed to Hamden Fire Commission. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

New Haven: Remembering Firefighter Torres One Year After Deadly Fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May.

New Milford fire company can install smoke remediation equipment thanks to $130,000 in Federal funding. CLICK FOR ARTICLE . Posted in October.

Norwalk: After responding to blaze that killed child, Norwalk firefighters help each other cope. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Norwalk To Host Annual Open House, Touch-A-Truck Community Event. CLICK FOR ARTICLE  Posted in September.

Noriwch upgrades expected for Norwich emergency dispatch radios. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Norwich promotes three veteran city firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June.

Orange Dedicates Environmentally Friendlier Fire Engine. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

Ridgefield residents asked to bond for two new fire trucks. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September.

Riverton Volunteer Fire Department Looking to Fill Positions Amid Shortage. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Sandy Hook Community Says Goodbye to Longtime Fire Chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July.

Shelton Fire credits recruitment and retention as keys to success. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in December.

Shelton firefighter/EMT trainer Pat Lahaza leaves 5-decade legacy. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted December.

Somers makes progress on emergency medical services. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in December.

South Windsor: Chamber honors fire chief as its person of the year. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

Southington Fire introduces new firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Southington Fire Department: Study critical of condition, location of fire stations. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.

Southington Fire Chief James Paul has announced he will retire in September. Posted in August.

Southington Fire Department receiving a grant of around $140,760. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September.

Southington Fire Department Earns Large Federal Training Grant. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Posted in September.

Southington Fire Chief Retires, Interim Takes Over. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Posted in September.

Southington Fire Department Pushes For More Volunteers. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Southington Fire Department New Vehicle Will Be A Workhorse. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Southington Firefighter Who Died Too Soon Being Honored. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Stamford: Three Firefighters Awarded Medals of Valor at the White House. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May.

Stamford FD raises money to help recover relics of department's history. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June.

Stamford Fire crew honored by mayor for saving 2 lives on July 5th. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July.

Stamford firefighters sharpen skills at demolished building training site. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Company Recognized Firefighters of the Year. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Stratford Fire Chief Brian Lampart set to retire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May.

Terryville firefighters warn of t-shirt scam. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Record number of calls in 2021 for Tolland. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Tolland Fire Department's Chief Littell Recognized For 30 Years Of Service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Tolland Fire Lt Richard Walbridge has been promoted to the rank of Captain. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June.

Trumbull Center Fire Department Rescue 100's 2009 Spartan/Crimson heavy rescue has returned to service after being refurbished. Posted in September.

University Of Connecticut Fire Department has changed their apparatus numbering system, doing away with the triple digit numbers in favor of single numbers. As an example, Tower 122 is now Tower 1. See the UCONN FD listing for complete roster change information. Posted in April.

Vernon Welcoming New Fire Truck With 'Wet Down' Ceremony. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

Wallingford Fire Department celebrates promotions, new hires. CLICK FOR ARTICLE . Posted in November.  

Waterford Fire Department awarded FEMA grant for training. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

West Hartford Fire recognizes 10 at badging ceremony. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

West Hartford Fire Department Contracts with AMR for Dedicated Ambulances. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.

West Hartford Fire Department Celebrates New Members and Promotions. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

West Hartford Firefighters and Police Pay Tribute to Fallen Bristol Police Officers. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

West Haven allocates $100,000 for public safety equipment. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September.

West Haven Expo Promotes Fire Prevention, Public Safety Education. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Westport Fire Chief Robert Yost retiring after 34 years of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Westport swears in Michael Kronick as new fire chief; 2 others promoted. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Westport Fire Department Donates Used Equipment To Ukraine. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May.

Westport's new fire marshal ‘grateful for chance to serve'. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June.

Wethersfield Fire Department to breathe easier with replacement of 20-year-old breathing apparatus. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in December.

Willimantic dispatch center has $3 million upgrade coming. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

Wilton firefighter retires after 28 years in his 'dream' career. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.

Wilton fire department will be fully staffed for first time since COVID pandemic. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September.

Windsor Locks former fire chief inducted into Hall of Fame. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Woodbury honors former fire chief's 100th birthday. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

JANUARY

Documentary showcases bravery at harrowing Vernon tenement fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Volunteer Fire Department seeing shortage of firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Hartford firefighter and folk musician Charlie Diamond takes his show to wherever it leads him. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

MARCH

New Westport-Fairfield dispatch center is model for the future. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

‘Our best one ever': Annual Chief's Cup resumes as New Haven police, firefighters take to ice. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

APRIL

Madison Exchange Club's Time Out Teddy program helps little ones with ambulance rides. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

60 years later, memories of fatal Van Tassel Warehouse fire remain vivid in Norwich. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Volunteer fire departments statewide impersonated in text scam. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Towns add paid EMTs as numbers of volunteers fall. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Stabilizing device designed by Waterbury firefighters 'helping the fire service globally'. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

MAY

Bridgeport parade held for 6-year-old boy burned by fireball. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Connecticut Fire Academy and Mollie's Fund Educate Firefighters on Skin Cancer Prevention. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Tolland 4th-grader wins state fire prevention poster contest. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Waterbury hosts ceremony for fallen officers and firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Yale New Haven Hospital EMS Awards Honor Guilford Firefighters, EMTs. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Connecticut hero always remembered, inducted into Navy Fire Fighter Hall of Fame. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

JUNE

Expired Westbrook Firefighting Gear to Find New Life in Ukraine. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

State Fire Marshal's Office introduces new Arson K-9 team. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

OSHA Investigating Fire Training Accident in Newington. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

JULY

Connecticut Fire Academy holds graduation ceremony for firefighters in training. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Some fire trucks still carry toxic PFAS foam. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Report: Why Danbury needs new fire headquarters and other upgrades in career, volunteer departments. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Ambulance providers warn of 'EMS deserts' across the state. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

AUGUST

Flags lowered to half-staff across Connecticut today for fallen Woodstock firefighter. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Camp in New Britain empowers young girls to become firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

New Britain girls learn what it's like to be firefighters in unique training camp. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Fire Departments in Southeastern Connecticut to receive $296,732 in homeland security grants. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

West Hartford Teens Train in Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

SEPTEMBER

Five Eastern Connecticut fire departments awarded federal grants. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 

11 Simsbury emergency officials honored for rescue. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Stamford Fire officials say electric car fires could become more common as lithium-ion batteries become more popular. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 

Fallen firefighters remembered at Connecticut Fire Academy ceremony in Windsor Locks. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 

Recruitment program underway at Connecticut Fire Academy in Windsor Locks. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

State celebrates 'Junior Fire Marshal Day' in Hartford, teaches students how to prevent fires. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fire Engine Pizza Co. plans Milford opening at former firehouse. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

NOVEMBER

Nyberg – Hidrent app lets you hire a New Haven firefighter as a handyman. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Police vs. Fire flag football game raised money for Bristol officers. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Newington police, firefighters, first responders hand out 3,000 turkeys to families in need. CLICK FOR ARTICLE