East Hartford Fire Department

East Hartford Fire Department The East Hartford Fire Department is committed to the prevention of fires and protection of lives, property and the environment.

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The East Hartford Fire Department would like to announce the promotion of Kevin Ring to Lieutenant. Lt. Ring has served ...
07/30/2026

The East Hartford Fire Department would like to announce the promotion of Kevin Ring to Lieutenant.
Lt. Ring has served in an acting capacity for a while and as of today, July 30th, he is promoted to Lieutenant. He will continue in his role on Engine 3 with Group 2.
Congratulations Lt. Ring!

On Wednesday, July 29th, 2026, 20 Cadets graduated the East Hartford First Responder Youth Academy (FRYA). This program ...
07/30/2026

On Wednesday, July 29th, 2026, 20 Cadets graduated the East Hartford First Responder Youth Academy (FRYA).
This program supported by ReadyCT and presented by members of the East Hartford Fire and Police Departments, gives these teens a glimpse into the world of public service. This group of cadets was extremely enthusiastic and eager. They learned various skills that firefighters and police use everyday to provide service to the community. The cadets also learned to value of teamwork, hard-work, and leadership.

Congratulations to all of 2026 FYRA graduates.

Pictured below are some photos from the graduation along with some pictures of the skills practiced over the 5 weeks.

Also, thank you to CT Lead for hosting the graduation ceremony!

The East Hartford Fire Department would like to wish Lt. Clint Marth a happy and healthy retirement. Lt. Marth has serve...
07/23/2026

The East Hartford Fire Department would like to wish Lt. Clint Marth a happy and healthy retirement. Lt. Marth has served the citizens of East Hartford for 26 years. Congratulations Clint!!

The East Hartford Fire Department would like to congratulate Carlens, Samuel, and Carter on their completion of the Conn...
06/27/2026

The East Hartford Fire Department would like to congratulate Carlens, Samuel, and Carter on their completion of the Connecticut Fire Academy’s Introduction to the Fire Service (ITTFS). They were part of Cadet Class #57. This program gives teens the opportunity to train at the fire academy for a week, learning common firefighting and rescue skills. Also, congratulations to the Connecticut Fire Academy and the many instructors involved in this cadet camp, as it celebrates 30 years of providing this incredible experience to Connecticut’s youth. Carlens and Carter were able to represent the East Hartford Fire Department with collaboration from ReadyCT, which provides a bridge for students to explore careers such as public safety.
Also pictured are Assistant Chief Eric Munsell, Apparatus Operator Matt Struble, and Lieutenant Dan Foran. All 3 work for East Hartford and also work as instructors at the Connecticut Fire Academy. AO Struble also has the dubious honor of being a coordinator for the ITTFS program.

This morning, 5/25/26, at about 3:43am, the East Hartford Fire Department was dispatched to 73 Bissell Street for a stru...
05/25/2026

This morning, 5/25/26, at about 3:43am, the East Hartford Fire Department was dispatched to 73 Bissell Street for a structure fire. On scene crews found a 2 story, 2 unit residential building with fire coming from a second floor window. Crews got a hoseline in place within minutes of arrival and knocked down the fire in about 15 minutes. All occupants were reported out and fire crews searched the building to confirm. About 7 occupants will be displaced. No injuries were reported for both occupants and responders. The East Hartford Fire Marshal’s office is investigating the cause of the fire.

Mutual aid for town coverage was provided by Manchester Fire Department and Hartford Fire Department.

East Hartford Police Department and Ambulance service of Manchester were also on scene to assist with the incident.

Congratulations to Christopher Daly and Tyler Elliott, as they have graduated from the Connecticut Fire Academy recruit ...
05/21/2026

Congratulations to Christopher Daly and Tyler Elliott, as they have graduated from the Connecticut Fire Academy recruit training program. They were part of Recruit Class #77 and will start their probationary period with the East Hartford Fire Department. They will complete department specific fire training and perform paramedic field training as part of the probation.

Welcome to the East Hartford family!

EHFD also congratulates all the new recruits on completion of this program and wish the best on your new careers.

A special thanks to the Hero to Hero program that supports military members in the pursuit of training and education for careers in public safety. This helps veterans bridge the gap from their military service into civilian jobs. East Hartford has been fortunate to have hired a few former service members through this program. Tyler Elliott started the academy with the Hero to Hero program and graduated as a member of the East Hartford Fire Department!

Again congratulations to all!

Around 1:15am on Sunday May 17th, 2026, the East Hartford Fire Department was dispatched to 9 Whiting Rd. for a structur...
05/17/2026

Around 1:15am on Sunday May 17th, 2026, the East Hartford Fire Department was dispatched to 9 Whiting Rd. for a structure fire. On arrival the FD found a single family building with heavy fire on the second floor. One occupant suffered burns and was transported by Ambulance Service of Manchester to a local hospital. 2 other occupants were later transported for injuries related to the fire. The fire was brought under control around 20 minutes after FD arrival. There were several dogs that were lost as a result of smoke inhalation and a few that were able to be rescued. The fire is under investigation by the East Hartford Fire Marshal’s Office. Manchester Fire Department and Hartford Fire Department provided mutual aid coverage while crews operated at the fire.

On Friday evening, April 17th, 2026, the UConn Fire Department recognized a special group of firefighters that paved the...
04/20/2026

On Friday evening, April 17th, 2026, the UConn Fire Department recognized a special group of firefighters that paved the way for fire based EMS in Connecticut. That group was comprised of 12 firefighters, 8 from East Hartford Fire Department and 4 from UConn Fire Department. They attended the first paramedic class offered at UConn Health Center 50 years ago. Congratulations to those members that set the bar higher for EMS in the Hartford County area by bringing paramedicine into the fire service. Thank you to UConn FD for inviting East Hartford FD to the event. Pictured are the original paramedic program pictures of the 12, the proclamation from the Stare of Connecticut for this achievement, and some of the attendees from that first class.

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