Avon Fire Department has placed an order with Firematic for a Pierce Enforcer PUC with 1500 GPM pump, 1000 gallon water tank and 30 gallon foam tank. March 2023.

Bantam Fire Company in Litchfield has signed a contract with Gowans and Knight to refurbish the 18’ 4 Guys rescue body from the 1995 Freightliner chassis and re-mount it to a new 2022 Spartan FC94 LTD chassis. Nov 2021.

Beacon Hose Company No 1 has placed an order with Firematic for a Pierce Saber pumper. May 2022.

Beacon Hose Co in Beacon Falls has completed final inspection on their new Western Star/Marion tanker. When delivered, it will replace Engine 2's 1995 International. June 2023.

Berlin Fire Department has placed an order with Firematic for a Pierce Velocity pumper. March 2023.

Bolton Fire Department- has placed an order with Pierce for a Velocity pumper with 1500 GPM pump and 1000 gallon water tank. Feb 2022.

Canton Fire Department has placed an order with Northeastern Fire Associates for a Marion walk-in heavy rescue built on a Spartan chassis with 2-door cab. Nov 2022.

Clinton Fire Department has placed an order with 4-Guys for a pumper/tanker built on Spartan chassis w/ Gladiator 4-door cab. Features including a stainless steel body, 1000 GPM pump and 2500 gallon water tank. Mar 2022.

Colchester-Hayward Fire Department has placed an order with Pierce for four pieces of apparatus. Two Enforcer pumpers with 2000 GPM pumps, 750 gallon water tanks and 30 gallon foam tanks for Engine 128 and Engine 328. One Enformer pumper with 2000 GPM pump, 1000 gallon water tank and 30 gallon foam tank for Engine-Tank 428. And an Arrow XT Ascendant 100' Mid-Mount tower with pump and 300 gallon water tank. Dec 2021.

Colebrook Fire Department has ordered a 4-Guys pumper built on a Spartan Metro Star chassis. Jun 2022.

Darien Fire Department has placed an order with Seagrave for an Attacker walk-in heavy rescue with tandem rear axles. Jan 2023.

Deep River Fire Department currently has in production a pumper being built by Gowans-Knight on a Spartan chassis. When completed and in service, it will replace a 1983 Pierce Dash. Posted July 2022.

Deep River Fire has placed an order with On Scene LLC for a new tanker built by Spencer MFG on a commercial chassis. Feb 2023.

East Hartland Fire Department has ordered a 4-Guys pumper on a Spartan Metro Star chassis with 1500 GPM pump, 1000 gallon water tank and a foam system. Jun 2022.

East Litchfield, CT has placed an order with 4-Guys for a pumper built on a Spartan chassis with MetroStar 4-door cab. Features include a stainless steel body, 1500 GPM pump and 1000 gallon water tank. It will replace a 1991 Pierce and delivery is expected in April of 2023. Mar 2022.

Essex Fire Engine Company #1 has placed an order with Pierce for an Enforcer heavy rescue. Mar 2022.

Fairfield Fire Department has placed an order with Firematic for a Pierce Enforcer pumper. April 2023.

Guilford Fire Department has placed an order with Pierce for an Enforcer pumper with 1500 GPM pump, 725 gallon water tank and 25 gallon foam tank. May 2021.

Haddam Fire Department has placed an order with Firematic Supply for a Pierce Enforcer non-walk through heavy rescue and two (2) Pierce Enforcer 1500/1000 top-mount pumpers. Sept 2023.

Hamden Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for two (2) E-One pumpers. One is a Typhoon E-Max with a rasied roof and the other is a flat roof with low hosebed. Oct 2022.

Hartford Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for two (2) E-One Typhoon pumpers. Jul 2022.

Jewett City/AA Young Fire in Griswold has awarded a Smeal pumper-tanker on a Spartan Gladiator chassis from New England Fire. It will feature a 1500 GPM pump, 1000 gallon water tank and 20 gallon Class A foam tank. Delivery is expected in the spring of 2023. Sep 2022.

Long Hill Fire in Trumbull has placed an order with Pierce for an Enforcer pumper with 1500 GPM pump and 650 gallon water tank. May 2021.

Manchester Fire has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for an E-One 100' RM ladder truck. July 2023.

Marlborough Fire Department's new Spartan/Rescue 1 heavy rescue has been completed at the factory. Delivery will take place after outfitting at the local dealer. July 2023.

Mashantucket Peqouit Fire Department has on order two Piece pumpers for Engine 1 and Engine 2.

Middlebury Fire Department has placed an order with Firematic for a Pierce Velocity pumper tanker with 1250 GPM pump, 2500 gallon water tank, 100 gallon foam tank, and a Cummins X15 605hp engine. Nov 2022.

Milford has approved funding to purchase a new quint type ladder truck. Feb 2023.

Mohegan Fire Co in Montville has placed an order with KME for a Panther MFD pumper with 2000 GPM pump and 1000 gallon water tank. May 2021.

Mortlake Fire Department in Brooklyn has placed an order with Smeal for a pumper built on a Spartan MetroStar chassis. Features include a Cummings 450 HP motor, Allison transmission, 1500 GPM Hale pump, 1250 gallon water tank and 20 gallon foam tank. Nov 2021.

Naugatuck Fire has placed an order with Firematic for a new Pierce pumper. Apr 2022.

New Britain Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for two (2) E-One custom pumpers. Aug 2022.

New Haven Fire has contracted with FWD Seagrave for construction of one (1) Seagrave Capital chassis 95’ Aerialscope mid mount tower ladder with a stainless-steel cab and body, Harrison 8kw generator, Whelen scene lights, and a Motorola radio system. They have also ordered two (2) Seagrave Capital chassis 1500 gpm / 500 gallon pumpers with stainless steel cabs and bodies, Harrison 8kw generator, Whelen scene lights and a Motorola radio system. Delivery is expected in 2025 for all 3 trucks. June 2023.

New London Fire has on order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles an E-One Typhoon pumper. July 2023.

Newington Fire Department has conducted final inspection of their new Pierce rear-mount tower ladder for Truck 2. Delivery will take place after outfitting at the local dealer. Feb 2023.

Portland Fire Department has funds to purchase a new tanker to replace Tanker 6's 1985 GMC/Saulsbury 3000 gallon. They also have been given funding to purchase a new pumper next year. Sep 2022.

Portland Fire has placed an order with Marion for a pumper built on a Spartan chassis.
. August 2023.

Ridgefield voters approved $1.8 million to purchase to new pieces of apparatus from Pierce. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Sep 2022.

Seymour Fire Department has contracted with FWD Seagrave for construction of a Seagrave Marauder Force 100’ rear-mount aerial with a stainless-steel cab and body. The truck will be equipped with seating for six, waterway, an Onan 10 kw hydraulic generator, Whelen scene lights, a Wil-Burt light tower and customized storage compartments to meet the department needs. This is expected to be assigned to the Great Hill station and replace Rescue 17. Delivery is expected in 2025. June 2023.

Sharon Fire Department has ordered a 4-Guys tanker built on a Kenworth T-800 chassis with 3000 gallon water tank. Posted June 2022.

Shelton Fire has placed an order with Seagrave for two (2) Marauder pumpers with 1500 GPM pumps and 750 gallon water tanks. Posted August 2022.

South Killingly Fire has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for a new E-One pumper. Jan 2023.

Southbury Fire has taken delivery of two (2) 2023 International/4 Guys 1000/2800 tankers for Tanker 10 and Tanker 11. Posted in August.

Stamford EMS has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for a Horton ambulance built on a Ford F-350 series chassis. Sep 2022.

Stamford EMS has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for a Horton ambulance built on a Ford F-550 chassis. March 2023.

Sterling Fire's new rescue/pumper has been completed at the factory. Built by Marion on at Spartan chassis, the new unit will be delivered to the department after outfitting at the local dealer. Feb 2023.

Suffield Fire Department has placed an order with E-One for a tanker built on a Kenworth chassis. Dec 2021.

Thompsonville Fire District of Enfield has placed an order with Northern Fire Associates for a Marion pumper built on a Spartan chassis. Sep 2022. Update September 2023: final inspection has been completed and delivery will take place sometime during the fall.

Tolland, Connecticut Fire Department- has awarded 4-Guys, Inc through it's dealer Granite Fire Apparatus, Inc. the bid for a new pumper. The truck will be a Spartan Gladiator with 1500 GPM Hale pump, 1000 water and 30 foam and will function as a rescue pumper. Apr 2021.

Tolland to buy new fire rescue truck. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Jul 2022.

Torrington Fire has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for an E-One custom pumper. May 2023.

Trumbull Center Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for an E-One 100' rear-mount aerial ladder truck built on a single rear axle chassis. Jul 2022.

Vernon Fire Department has placed an order with Firematic for a Pierce Enforcer pumper-tanker. Jun 2022.

Watertown Fire Department has placed an order with C&S Specialty for a ladder truck built by Toyne on a Spartan chassis w/ 100' rear mount aerial. May 2023.

Weston Fire Department has placed an order with Firematic for a Pierce Enforcer non-walkthrough heavy rescue. May 2023.

West Hartford has placed an order with Firematic for a Pierce Velocity 100' MM Tower. May 2023.

West Haven Fire had placed an order with Pierce for an Enforcer pumper with 1250 GPM pump, 630 gallon water tank and 20 gallon foam tank. Mar 2022.

Willimantic Fire has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for two (2) Ford F-550/Horton ambulances. Mar 2022.

Wilton Fire has signed a contact with Pierce for an Arrow XT 105' heavy duty rear mount ladder truck. May 2022.

Windsor Locks Fire Department has signed a contract with FWD Seagrave to remove and re install their Salisbury rescue body onto a to new Seagrave Marauder four door chassis. The body will receive some factory modifications prior to re installation on the new chassis. The new chassis will be equipped with a 10" raised roof, seating for six, EMS compartment, a front bumper mounted Ramsey 12,000 lb winch and bumper storage compartments. The original truck cab sustained heavy, unrepairable damage from a motor vehicle accident earlier this year on I-91 while lane blocking for an unrelated motor vehicle accident. June 2023.

Woodbridge Fire Department had ordered a Rosenbauer pumper. It will be built on a Commander chassis with an extruded aluminum EXT body, 2250 GPM pump and 1000 gallon water tank. Jan 2022.

Woodbury Fire Department has placed an order with 4-Guys for a pumper/tanker built on an International chassis with 2-door cab. Features include a stainless steel body, 1250 GPM pump and 2500 gallon water tank. Mar 2022.

Allingtown Fire in West Haven has taken delivery of a 2023 Spartan/Smeal pumper. It is powered by a Cummins L9 motor and features an Allison 3000EVP transmission, Waterous CSU 1500 GPM pump and carries 750 gallons of water & 30 gallons of foam. Electricity is provided by a Smart Power 6 kw hydraulic generator. Posted in March.

Bantam Fire has refurbished the 4-Guys 18' rescue body from their 1995 International rescue truck and remounted it to a 2022 Spartan FC-94 chassis. The refurbishment and remount was done by Gowans-Knight. Posted in April.

Barkhamstead East Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Firematic B.R.A.T. brush unit with 300 GPM pump, 300 gallon water tank and 10 gallon foam tank. Posted in February.

Bethany Fire recently took delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550 4x4/Life Line Paraliner ambulance for 2-Lima-8. Posted in June.

Bridgewater Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Pierce Enforcer walk-around rescue for Rescue 5. Posted in January.

Bungay Fire in Woodstock recently took delivery of a 2022 Dodge 5500 4x4/C&S light rescue for Squad 177. Posted in February.

Canton Fire had taken delivery of a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 5500/Bruan ambulance for Car 10. Posted in May.

Columbia Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 E-One Cyclone eMax pumper with 1500 GPM pump and 750 gallon water tank. It has been desginated Squad 105. Posted in March.

The Community Fire Company in Thompson has purchased a 2000 Sutphen 2000/470/30F/75' tower from the Johnstown, PA Fire Department. The unit will be placed into service after some modifications and training. Posted in August.

Coventry Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Pierce Enforcer 1500/1000 pumper. Posted in January.

Cromwell Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/ PL Custom 4x4 ambulance. It is powered by a 6.7 PowerStroke diesel engine and equipped with a Stryker PowerLoad. Posted in April.

Cromwell Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Pierce Enforcer PUC 1250/750/25F for Squad 1. Posted in May.

Deep River Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Spartan/2023 Gowans-Knight pumper for Enigne 5-5-1. Posted in March.

East Granby Fire has purchased a 1998 Simon-Duplex/LTI 75' rear-mount tower. The unit previously served with the Terryville Fire Department in Plymouth, CT. Posted in April.

East Granby Tower 108's 1998 Simon-Duplex/LTI 75' Twr has been delivered to the department after being refurbished by Gowans-Knight. It had been purchased earlier this year and had previously served with the Terryville, CT Fire Department. Posted in September.

East Putnam Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Kenworth/Fouts 1250/3000 for Tank 179. Posted in May.

Enfield Fire District #1 has taken delivery of a 2022 Pierce Enforcer 1500/500/75' RMA for Engine 12. Posted in January.

Fairfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750 pumper for Engine 2. The current Engine 2 will be reassigned to Engine 5. Posted in February.

Lisbon Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Pierce Enforcer 1500/1500 for Engine-Tank 154. Posted in May.

Manchester Fire/Rescue recently took delivery of a 2022 Spartan MetroStar/Marion 2000/750 pumper for Engine 1. The 2012 Sutphen that had been Engine 1 has been reassigned to Engine 7. Posted in February.

Mashantucket Pequot Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Pierce Enforcer 100' RM heavy duty tower with a 2000 GPM pump and 300 gallon water tank. It will be designated Tower 1. Posted in February.

New Britain Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Spartan Gladiator/LTC 110' RMA for Ladder 2. Posted in September.

New Fairfield Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550 4x4/PL Custom ambulance for 91-1. Posted in May.

Pratt & Whitney Fire in East Hartford has taken delivery of a 2022 Kenworth/Marion/Fouts rescue truck for Rescue 14. Posted in February.

Salisbury Volunteer Ambulance Service has taken delivery a new 2022 Ford F-550/PL Custom ambulance for Ambulance 1. It is powered by a 6.7 PowerStroke diesel engine and equipped with a Stryker PowerLoad. Posted in April.

Simsbury Volunteer Ambulance Association recently took delivery of their newly remounted 2022 Ford E-450/2015 PL Custom ambulance. Prior to remounting the body, any damage or corrosion was repaired prior to receiving new paint and graphics. The unit is designated 128-1. Posted in April.

South Fire District in Middletown recently took delivery of a 2022 Pierce Enforcer PUC 1500/100/30F former Demo for Engine 32. Posted in April.

Sterling Fire's new rescue/pumper has been completed at the factory. Built by Marion on at Spartan chassis, the new unit will be delivered to the department after outfitting at the local dealer. Posted in February.

Storm Fire Company in Derby has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/PL Custom 4X4 ambulance for FD-10. Posted in March.

Terryville Fire in Plymouth has taken delivery of a 2023 Pierce Velocity 100' MM Tower for Tower 1. Posted in March.

Thomaston Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Spartan/Ferrara pumper for Engine 2. They also have taken delivery of a Dodge Ram 5500 utility which will be designated Engine 4. Posted in January.

Union Fire Department has placed into service a 2002 Spartan MetroStar/Rescue One rescue truck. It has previously served in Roscoe, NY and features a Cummins diesel motor, automatic transmission, 25KW generator, ResqTec hydraulic tools and a cascade system. It has been designated Rescue 172. Posted in January.

Waterbury Fire has taken delivery of their new 2022 Spartan/LTC 93' mid-mount platform. It is powered with a Cummins ISX driven through an Allison 4000EVS w/retarder. Electrical power provided by a Harrison 10 kw hydraulic generator. It will be assigned to Truck 2. Posted in February.

Waterbury Fire has purchased a 2007 Seagrave heavy rescue. It previously served with the Bellmawr, NJ Fire Department as Rescue 32. Posted in April.

Waterbury Fire has placed into service a 2022 Ford F-750 box truck as Collapse 9. Posted in September.

West Shore Fire in West Haven has taken delivery of a 2023 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750 for Engine 31. Posted in August.

Winchester Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Kenworth T480/Spartan wet side tanker. It is equipped with a Pacaar PX-9 diesel motor, Allison 3000EVS transmission, Waterous CSU 1500 gpm pump, and 3000 gallon water tank. July 2023.

Wolcott Fire Company 3 has taken delivery of a 2023 Pierce Arrow XT 100' RM Tower for Tower 1. Posted in June.

Branford Firefighter/Paramedics Lauded For Quick Thinking, Life-Saving Efforts. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Branford Fire Department Gets $423K DHS/FEMA Firefighter's Grant Award. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

Bridgeport Firefighters Rally To Support Colleague With Lung Cancer. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Bridgeport Fire Department promotes first 2 women firefighters as captains. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

Bristol Wants to Expand Fire Services to Help Improve Emergency Response. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Bristol Fire Department Announces Retirement of Support K9. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May.

Canton Fire/EMS to sell ambulance. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Canton Fire Department Breaks Ground On New Firehouse. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June.

Cheshire Fire names Lieutenant Jame Schlauder Firefighter Of The Year. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June.  

Colchester facing a first responder shortage. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Connecticut Fire Academy Awarded $300K Grant for Training, Equipment. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

Danbury Volunteer Fire Battalions To Officially Merge In March. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Danbury Fire Battalions Consolidate Into 'Stronger' Organizations as Volunteers Dwindle. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Derby Fire installs new officers. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Derby Fire Departmen introduces new FireChief Michael Gloade. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Derby Fire Department study looks at future staffing needs. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Derby introduces new Fire Marshal Dave Marcarelli. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.  

East Haven Firefighter/Medic Lauded By Woman Who Suffered A Stroke. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

East Haven Gets $122K FEMA Assistance To Firefighters Grant For CPR Devices. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June.

Greenwich appoints Justin McCarthy as new Assistant Fire Chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Manchester voters approved a proposal that will merge the 8th Utilities Fire Department into Manchester Fire/Rescue. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Manchester Fire-Rescue and Manchester 8th Utilities have merged into one Manchester Fire Department. Under the new merger, the department staffs 7 fire stations with 24 firefighters per shift. Posted in June.

Mashantucket Pequot Fire Department gets funding for specialized training, equipment. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September.

Meriden Fire Department focuses on safety with new captain position. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Meriden firefighters and good samaratans awarded for saving family from burning home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Middlebury Fire Department Purchases Vehicle Extraction Tool. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Milford Firefighters Honored For Helping Save Patient Life. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Milford's East Side firehouse still has heating problems more than a decade after construction. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Milford Fire Department Warns Of Imposter 'Inspector' Scamming Businesses. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Milford Fire Union Shares Urgent Message With Residents regarding out of service apparatus. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.

Milford Fire Chief Douglas Edo retires After 43-Years Of Service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June.

Monroe Volunteer Fire Department celebrates 100 years of fire, emergency protection. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June.

Monroe Volunteer Fire Department Names Kevin Catalano Chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July. 

Mt. Carmel volunteer fire company in Hamden becomes inactive, donates station to town. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

New Haven Fire promotes 23 firefighters; Assistant Chief retires. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

New Haven Fire promotes new Assistant Chief and Assistant Drillmaster. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.  

New Haven Fire swears in Justin Bialecki as new assistant fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July.

New London Remembers Fallen Firefighter, Lt. John O'Connor, 30 Years Later. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

New London gets $2.2M to upgrade emergency communications equipment. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July.

New Milford buys burn barn so firefighters can 'train harder' for emergencies. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July.

New Milford buys burn barn so firefighters can train for emergencies. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

Newtown Underwater Search And Rescue Takes Delivery Of New Boat, Provides Standby Aid During Brookfield Fundraiser. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.

North Haven's Montowese volunteers say goodbye, highlighting a problme in the fire service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

North Haven firefighter DeSimone promoted posthumously to lieutenant. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

Norwalk police transferring $500,000 in surplus funds to fire department to help buy two new trucks. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Norwalk's first female firefighter makes history — again — as she's promoted to lieutenant. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July.

Norwich Fire Department Squad A engine needs replacement. CLICK FOR ARTICE. Posted in August.

Old Saybrook's volunteer fire department could lose members due to housing issues. CLICK FOR ARTICLE, Posted in June.

Pine Meadow Fire Company in New Hartford ceased operations as of July 1st. The area is now covered by the other New Hartford fire companies. Posted in August.

Pleasant Valley Fire in Barkhamsted has sold their Engine 5, a 2009 GMC/Rosenbauer 1000/300, to the Bruin Volunteer Fire Department in Pennsylvania. Posted in August.

Quaker Hill Fire in Waterford has placed into service a 2022 Ford F-350 4X4 as W-26. Posted in February.

Rocky Hill Firefighters Honor Chief That Died in Line of Duty With New Memorial. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March. 

Simsbury Founding Fire Department Member Who Died In Circus Fire Remembered. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July.  

Simsbury Fire Chief James Baldis is retiring. He has been chief since January 2005 and has led the department through many painful incidents such as Hurricane Irene in 2011 and the Windsor Locks plane crash in 2019 along with the sudden deaths of Deputy Chief Jepeal and Fred Cosgrove. Chief Baldis a member for almost 50 years has served many roles in the department. He is very active in the Hartford County Regional Fire School and is well respected. Posted in August.

Somers Fire Department formally dedicated their training facility in honor of former Chief William Meier, Jr on April 22nd. He passed away in 2020. Posted in April. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Southington Fire Department promotes new deputy chief and lieutenant. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.  

Southington Firefighters Complete Training Milestones. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Southington Fire swears in new Deputy Chief, Lieutenant and Firefighter. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Stamford: Long Ridge Fire Company Engine 74 has been assigned former Stamford Engine 8's 2014 KME 15000/1000. Posted in January.

Stamford honors new and promoted firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.  

Stratford Retired firefighter, longtime member of Monroe Volunteer Fire Department to be inducted into Connecticut State Firefighters Association Hall of Fame. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Suffield fire chief resigns; deputy set to retire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Suffield recently swore in Scott Cunningham as the new fire chief. Posted in July.

Thomaston Fire has recently returned their 1999 Peterbuilt/S&S tanker back to service after refurbishment. The S&S 3000 gallon stainless steel water was replaced with a new 3000 gallon UPF stainless wrapped poly tank. Also the pump was upgraded to Hale 1250 gpm pump. While the tank was removed, the frame was cleaned/sanded and given a fresh coat of paint. The body was repainted and rear graphics were updated. Posted in August.

Tolland Fire Chief Issues Update On Station 340. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Tolland Says Goodbye To Longest-Serving Fire Truck. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Tolland's Fire Station 340 project ready to start work. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Tolland Fire Department Hires First Female Career Firefighter. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Tolland recently began the rebuild project of Station 340. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July.

UConn Fire Chief Inducted into Connecticut Firefighters Hall of Fame. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May.

Vernon Student, Vernon Firefighters Honored For Bravery In 2022. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Wallingford Fire Department Promotes Three, Hires Six. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.

West Hartford Fire Department Welcomes New Members, Celebrates Promotion. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

West Hartford Town Council approves Fire Department Vehicle Purchases. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

West Hartford Fire Department Receives Bail-Out Kits Thanks to Leary Firefighters Foundation Grant. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March. 

West Hartford Responders Honored For Swift Medical Care. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

West Hartford Fire Department Receives Large Training Grant, Shares With New Britain. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

West Haven fire departments to get new radio equipment through FEMA grant program. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January. 

West Haven Fire receives $2.67M Grant To Hire 8 Firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Westport ready to join Fairfield 911 dispatch center, comes with concerns. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Westport firefighters hold ceremony honoring fallen members. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June.

Wethersfield Responders Honored For Saving Fire Victim. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September.

JANUARY

Hundreds of firefighters attend funeral for fallen North Haven firefighter. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Girl Returns to School in Yantic Fire Engine After Cancer Treatment. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Proposed State Bill Could Alter Female Firefighter Test. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Retired Hamden firefighter, stroke victim receives accessible home makeover. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Lawmakers, Advocates Push for Legislation to Improve State Emergency Medical System. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

FEBRUARY

Waiting Lists and Higher Prices Add Up to Long Delays for New Fire Trucks Across State. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Man Reunites with West Hartford Fire Department Crew That Saved His Life. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MARCH

20 Years Since Nursing Home Fire Killed 16 in Hartford. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 

Monroe Volunteer Fire Department: A fixture in town for 100 years. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

State legislators revive debate over firefighters' cancer benefits. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

North Haven Restaurant Raises Money for Fallen Firefighter Matthias Wirtz. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Picture Tolland: A Homemade Emergency Vehicle. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 

Artifact Brings Tolland Residents Back To The 'Bucket Brigade' Days. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Hartford: Concern Continues Over EMT Safety After Police Accountability Law. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Retired Hamden Firefighter Hopes to Inspire Others as He Recovers From Stroke. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

APRIL

New Haven Police, Firefighters to Compete in 26th Annual Chief's Cup Hockey Games. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Connecticut State Firefighters Association Inducts 11 into Hall of Fame. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Firefighter camp in Hartford gets girls excited to be first responders. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Waiting Lists and Higher Prices Add Up to Long Delays for New Fire Trucks. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Killingly council grills K-B Ambulance officials on $255K funding request. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

West Hartford: K-9 Lola begins her 'Lab work' at West Hartford Fire Department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MAY

Two fallen Connecticut firefighters to be honored at national memorial in Maryland this weekend. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Imposter Fire Inspector Targets Milford Businesses and Homes. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Full Scale Disaster Drill to be Conducted by West Hartford Fire Department and Office of Emergency Management. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 

Sons of fallen New Haven firefighter create lemonade stand in father's honor. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

JUNE

Three firefighters honored at Penobscot County Chief Awards night. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 

The Office of the Maine Fire Marshal gets four-legged arson investigator. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Gorham firm to replace tower at Orr's Island Fire Station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Connecticut firefighters with cancer will soon qualify for workers' compensation. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Former East Hartford firefighter makes Connecticut State Firefighters Association Hall of Fame. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

New Haven firefighters, Raiders alumni play ice hockey game in honor of fallen firefighter. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

JULY

VIDEO: 79 years later, looking back at the deadly 1944 Hartford circus fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 

Paid training program introduces Hartford teens to fire service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

AUGUST

The fight of his life: Norwalk firefighter needs cutting-edge treatment in brain cancer battle. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Unique West Hartford camp prepares teen girls for careers in firefighting. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Mystic Seaport Museum celebrating boat's 85th birthday. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

West Hartford Fire Department Guides Teens Through First-Ever Fire Academy. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

East Haven firefighters adopt puppy rescued from hot car. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Governor Lamont Announces New State Law Improving Access to Benefits for Firefighters Who Develop Cancer. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

SEPTEMBER

Historic West Haven Fire Service Exhibit Moves To New Display. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Restoring rescue vehicles in Manchester. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

South Korean Delegation Visits West Hartford Fire Department for Exchange of Ideas. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

North Haven firefighters hold golf tournament to raise money for burn survivors. CLICK FOR ARTICLE