Fairfield Fire Department

06/01/2026

05/25/2026

The Memorial Day Parade is ON, beginning as scheduled at 10 am, rain or shine. Please tell your friends and neighbors it’s on and share this post!

Note: the only reason to cancel would be an electrical storm, which is NOT in the forecast.

Grab your umbrellas and we’ll see you there!
☔️⛈️🌂🌧️🌦️🌤️

05/07/2026

Today, the Fairfield Fire Department, Fairfield Police Department, Fairfield County Regional Dispatch Center, AMR, Bridgeport Hospital, and Lesko Funeral Home came together at Fairfield Warde High School to reenact the dramatic events of a motor vehicle accident involving an impaired driver.

This annual program is designed to show students the harsh realities and lasting impact these incidents can have on victims, families, friends, and entire communities. The goal is to educate young drivers about how one poor decision — getting behind the wheel impaired or riding with an impaired driver — can instantly change lives forever.

Students from the school participated as “victims,” helping all responding agencies create a realistic portrayal of the events emergency responders face every day. From the initial 911 call and emergency dispatch, to patient care, extrication, law enforcement investigation, hospital response, and even the involvement of funeral services, the demonstration highlighted the emotional and life-changing consequences of impaired driving.

The Fairfield Fire Department would like to thank all of our public safety and community partners, along with the staff and students at Fairfield Warde High School, for helping make this important educational event possible.

Make smart decisions, look out for one another, and never drive impaired.

05/04/2026

Christine Vitale/Fairfield First Selectperson celebrating International Firefighters' Day with a proclamation at Fire Station 1.
pictured: Lt. Justin Greenhaw, Chief Dunn, Dep. Chief Barry, FS Christine Vitale, FF Connor Donegan, Dep. Chief Caisse, FF Tyler Prescott.

05/01/2026

The Fairfield Fire Department was proud to take part in this year’s Girl Scouts in Government Day.

We had the opportunity to welcome the scouts to our training facility, where they toured the burn tower, visited Station 1, and got a firsthand look at what we do every day. One of the highlights of the visit was definitely getting to try out the siren, always a crowd favorite.

Programs like this are a great way to show how all of the different parts of local government work together to serve the community. It was a great day, and we hope the experience gave these young leaders a better understanding of public service.

Thanks to everyone who helped make the day a success, we enjoyed having you!

04/28/2026

Fairfield Fire Department, along with Fairfield Police Department, Fairfield County Regional Dispatch Center, American Medical Response, Bridgeport Hospital, and Lesko Funeral Home, recently took part in the annual Fairfield Ludlowe High School pre-prom mock crash.

This powerful, staged event is designed to show students the very real dangers of impaired driving, and the ripple effect it has on victims, families, and first responders.

Students experienced the incident from start to finish, including hearing a simulated 911 call, followed by the dispatch of emergency units. Firefighters arrived and used extrication tools—commonly known as the “Jaws of Life” to remove victims from heavily damaged vehicles, while AMR crews provided patient care. Officers from the Fairfield Police Department worked through the scene, managing the incident, assisting the injured, and investigating the cause.

Events like this leave a lasting impression, and that’s the goal.

The Fairfield Fire Department would like to thank all of our partners who helped make this a meaningful and impactful program as we head into prom season.

Make smart choices. Drive safe!

04/27/2026

Well done ladies. If anyone can help us find them we would like to properly thank them!! Town of Fairfield, CT

04/16/2026

Firefighters Respond to Morning Residential Structure Fire

FAIRFIELD, CT, April 16, 2026: At approximately 8:20 AM, the Fairfield County Regional Dispatch Center received a report from a passer-by reporting a residential structure fire at 15 Sturges Road.

Assistant Chief John Cronin was first to arrive and confirmed smoke showing from the building. Car 3, under the command of Assistant Chief Eannotti, arrived shortly thereafter, assumed command, and declared a working fire. Engine 1, under the command of Lieutenant Cox, arrived within five minutes of dispatch and immediately initiated fire attack operations. Crews advanced handlines to the interior and conducted a coordinated search of the residence.

The following units responded: Engine 1, Rescue 1, Engine 2, Ladder 2, Car 3, Engine 4, Engine 3, Engine 5, Car 2-A, Car 2-B, Car 6 (Safety), Fire Marshal 1, and Fire Marshal 3, for a total of 29 Fairfield Fire Department personnel operating at the scene.

Fire crews worked quickly to contain the fire, bringing it under control within approximately 15 minutes. The residence sustained fire, smoke, and heat damage on all floors and is currently uninhabitable.

At the time of the incident, there were no occupants inside the home. During the primary search, firefighters located a cat, which was safely removed from the residence and turned over to Animal Control for evaluation and care.

One firefighter sustained a minor injury when a stairwell collapsed while ascending to an upper floor. The firefighter was treated on scene.

Mutual aid coverage was provided by the Westport and Bridgeport Fire Departments to staff Fairfield fire stations while units operated at the scene.

Incident Commander, Assistant Chief Eannotti stated, “Early notification and a coordinated response allowed crews to quickly control the fire and prevent further damage.”

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Fairfield Fire Marshal’s Office.

The Fairfield Fire Department reminds residents to ensure working smoke alarms are installed on every level of the home and outside sleeping areas. Residents are also encouraged to practice home escape planning and close bedroom doors at night, which can help slow the spread of smoke and fire and provide valuable time to escape.

Early notification and rapid response to a fire play a significant roles in limiting damage!