East Putnam Fire Department

06/14/2026

Engine 479, Tanker 179, Service 179, and Rescue 179 are assisting Thompson Fire Engine Company with a working vehicle fire on I-395 North prior to exit 53

06/13/2026

06/13/2026

Engine 479 and Tanker 179 are currently responding to Glocester RI for a working structure fire

06/12/2026

In collaboration with CSP CARS we will be hosting a Management of Collision Scenes for Volunteer Firefighters presentation July 14, 2026 at 1800 hours. Mutual aid is welcome to attend.

Contact PIO Majercik [email protected] with any questions

06/06/2026

Join us in congratulating Firefighter Ashley Jordan on earning her Firefighter II certification through the Eastern Connecticut Fire School.

Since joining East Putnam in November 2024, Ashley has earned her Firefighter I, Firefighter II, and Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) certifications.

Congratulations, Ashley!

06/06/2026

⚠️ SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS POSSIBLE THIS EVENING ⚠️

Keep an eye on the sky after 5 PM today.

The National Weather Service has placed much of southern New England, including northeastern Connecticut and southern Worcester County, under a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for severe thunderstorms this evening.

Storms may develop rapidly between 5 PM and 11 PM, with the primary threats being:

🌬️ Damaging wind gusts
⚡ Frequent lightning
🌧️ Heavy downpours

If you have outdoor activities planned this evening, keep an eye on changing weather conditions and have a plan to move indoors if storms approach.

Remember: When thunder roars, go indoors.

We encourage everyone to monitor forecasts throughout the day and be prepared for rapidly changing conditions this eveni

06/05/2026

[6/5/26] The Forest Fire Danger remains HIGH for our district, with enhanced ignition potential today.

Any permitted burns are not valid on High fire danger days. If you see a brush fire, please call 911 immediately

06/05/2026

At approximately 10am this morning, June 5th, 2026, the East Putnam Fire Department along with Putnam EMS and the Connecticut State Police Troop D were dispatched to the intersection of Providence Pike (rt 44) and East Putnam Road for a motor vehicle accident with injuries.

Crews arrived to find two vehicles with moderate front end damage located on both sides of RT 44. All occupants were out of the vehicles and reported no/minor injuries. Two patients were ultimately transported to Day Kimball Hospital by Putnam EMS with suspected minor injuries.

Route 44 was down to one lane for approximately 45 minutes until the vehicles were removed.

The collision is under investigation by the Connecticut State Police.

06/04/2026

Earlier this week, approximately 30 members from the East Putnam Fire Department, Putnam Fire Department, and Putnam EMS participated in our monthly town-wide training at International Paper on Park Road.

Site familiarization tours are an important part of our training program. Every commercial and industrial facility in our district is unique, and understanding building layouts, access points, operations, and special considerations before an emergency occurs helps us provide a safer and more effective response when one is needed.

During the tour, crews learned about the facility’s operations, equipment, and logistics, including rail car loading and unloading areas, building access, and other features that could impact emergency response.

A huge thank you to Paula and the entire team at International Paper for taking the time to host our members and for their continued partnership. Opportunities like these help ensure that responding personnel are as prepared as possible should an emergency ever occur.

06/04/2026

[6/4/26] The Forest Fire Danger is back to HIGH for our district.

Any permitted burns are not valid on High fire danger days. If you see a brush fire please call 911 immediately