Ellington Fire Marshal

11/08/2023

The Ellington Fire Marshal is conducting an origin and cause investigation of a fire that occurred this afternoon. The The Ellington Volunteer Fire Department (CT) was called to 144 Muddy Brook Rd for a reported chimney fire. Upon arrival fire had extended into the walls of the single family home and travelled upward into the 2nd floor and roof area. With assistance from mutual aid partners the fire was extinguished although moderate damage occurred and the residents will have to temporarily relocate. Early notification was provided to the residents by a battery smoke alarm. The Ellington Fire Marshal encourages all residents to have working smoke alarms in their homes. Heating season is upon us and this is an important reminder of the critical importance of having working smoke alarms.

06/21/2023

The Ellington Fire Marshal's Office is investigating an overnight fire on Field Dr involving several garbage containers. This is a joint investigation with the Connecticut State Police. The fire occurred at approximately 2am and was extinguished by the The Ellington Volunteer Fire Department (CT) Several leads have been developed thanks to cameras in the area and other investigatory means.

Photo Credit: Karen Gordon, Ellington Friends

01/09/2023

The Ellington Fire Marshal’s Office conducted investigation and enforcement action related to an illegal open burn in the southern part of town this afternoon. The The Ellington Volunteer Fire Department (CT) extinguished the fire and the homeowner was educated on the local open burning ordinance and how to get an open burning permit.

Open burning permits are available online at www.Ellington-ct.gov and in-person at 57 Main St.

11/29/2022

The Ellington Fire Marshal's Office would like to remind all town residents of the need to be vigilant with fire safety during the winter months. Most fires in the home occur during the winter.
Check out the following link from NFPA about fire safety tips during the winter.

11/21/2022

Ellington Deputy Fire Marshal Sydney Kern was a presenter at the CT Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators, Inc. (IAAI) 37th Annual Arson Investigator's Seminar on November 18, 2022. Deputy Fire Marshal Kern presented on "Enhancing your Fire Science Foundations within National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1033" DFM Kern holds degrees in chemistry/molecular biology and fire science and is an adjunct professor at the University of New Haven where she teaches fire chemistry and fire dynamics. The Town of Ellington, CT and the Ellington Fire Marshal's Office is fortunate to have such a talented member of our team.

11/06/2022

At 1:15pm today The Ellington Volunteer Fire Department (CT) was dispatched by the 911 dispatch center (Tolland County Mutual Aid Fire Service, Inc.) to 15 Pine Cone Rd for a reported shed on fire. The fire was extinguished by the fire department and an origin and cause investigation was conducted by the Ellington Fire Marshal's Office. The specific cause and circumstances of the fire remains under investigation.

11/05/2022

Fire Marshal James York made a fire safety presentation and held a question and answer session this morning for residents of Snipsic Village. The Ellington Fire Marshal's Office will be conducting the annual fire inspection of the complex over the next two weeks. Fire Marshal York was able to discuss important fire safety matters with residents such as cooking safety, safe use of candles, and maintaining clear egress for both themselves and emergency responders. The Town of Ellington, CT Housing Authority manages the Snipsic Village complex at 20 Main St. in Ellington.

10/20/2022

The Ellington Fire Marshal's Office is pleased to announce that we have received a donation of batteries from Energizer. These batteries are FREE and intended for use in your home smoke alarms. They are currently available at the Ellington Senior Center the Hall Memorial Library, Ellington Human Services and the Crystal Lake Food Pantry

10/18/2022

Although this is Fire Prevention Week...fire prevention is year round. Check out NFPA's Fire Safety Minute.

Plan your fire escape in less than a minute! This fire safety video will give kids the tools they need to be safe in under a minute!

09/26/2022

As we approach Fire Prevention Week we would like to remind everyone to practice Exit Drills In The Home. Check out NFPA's Escape Planning Tips

09/20/2022

Welcome to the Ellington Fire Marshal's page.

It is our intent to provide relevant community fire safety information as well as information on the work of this office.

This department is responsible for conducting inspections and enforcing the state fire safety code and fire prevention code. We also investigate all fires and explosions that occur within the Town of Ellington, CT

Although we are a separate department we work closely with the The Ellington Volunteer Fire Department (CT) and the Crystal Lake Fire Department

If at any time you are in need of an emergency response please dial 911 to be connected to the Tolland County Mutual Aid Fire Service, Inc.