Morris Fire Company

05/29/2026

Maximizing every opportunity to train, MFC members tackled several objectives during last night’s drill night. Multiple scenarios were staged, allowing firefighters to sharpen a wide range of skills in realistic situations.

At the first scene, crews masked up to battle a simulated dumpster fire. Firefighters used hydraulic ventilation techniques to push heat and smoke away from the dumpster lid while other members used hand tools to force it open, giving the hand line better access to extinguish the fire safely and effectively.

Meanwhile, around the corner, another crew responded to a mock motor vehicle accident involving a large pine tree crushing the roof of a car. Using Res-Q-Jacks, firefighters stabilized and lifted the tree before deploying Hurst e-draulic extrication tools to cut posts, remove structural components, and roll the dashboard to gain access to potential victims.

We’re grateful to community member George Deacon for providing the resources that made this training possible, and to all of our MFC members who continue dedicating their time and effort to strengthening their skills and serving our community

05/28/2026

We’re honored to have Litchfield Ambulance Association, Inc. serve our community. Thanks for all you do!

05/26/2026

Today, Morris Fire Company was honored to take part in our community’s Memorial Day Parade as we came together to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

Memorial Day is more than a tradition. It is a time for reflection, gratitude, and remembrance. Seeing our community gathered together today, from longtime residents to young families lining the parade route, was a powerful reminder of the values that continue to unite our town.

Following the parade, we were also happy to recognize the winners of our annual Bicycle Decorating Contest. Thank you to all of the kids and families who participated and helped continue a tradition that brings so much pride and joy to the day.

On behalf of Morris Fire Company, thank you to everyone who attended and helped make today meaningful. Most importantly, we remember and honor those who gave everything for our country.

05/19/2026

Join us on Memorial Day for the Morris Fire Company’s annual Bicycle Decorating Contest before the parade! 🇺🇸🚲

Kids are invited to bring their bikes, scooters, and wagons decked out in their best red, white, and blue decorations. The contest will begin at 11:45 AM on North Terrell Farm Road prior to the start of the Memorial Day Parade.

We look forward to seeing the community come together to celebrate and honor those who have served. We hope to see you there!

05/15/2026

A special thank you to Durable Radiator and Auto Body for leading last night’s drill centered around Morris Fire Company’s new Steck Emergency Vehicle Access Kit.

Members received hands-on training with the kit, which is designed to help firefighters safely access and disable damaged vehicles while reducing hazards from electrical systems, airbags, and other modern vehicle safety components.

05/08/2026

With 5” LDH stretched to East Shore Road, Engine 3 was positioned at the Bantam Lake boat launch, drafting water through a strainer and supplying Engine 5 during a multi-line pumping drill.

Firefighters operated the deck gun along with 2.5” and 1.75” handlines while crews monitored pressures, water flow, and apparatus performance throughout the evolution.

Thursday night’s training helps prepare crews for sustained water supply operations in areas without hydrants while reinforcing pump operations, hose management, and nozzle work.

05/04/2026

Date: 2026–05-03
Time: 22:09
Location: County Rd. & Alain White Rd.
Nature: Motor Vehicle Crash

At 10:09 PM last night, Morris Fire Company was dispatched by Litchfield County Dispatch to an automatic crash detection alert on Route 61.

Units arrived to find a Jeep Wrangler with significant front-end damage after striking a tree on the south side of the roadway.

Litchfield Ambulance transported one patient with traumatic injuries to Waterbury Hospital

01/28/2026

At 11:37pm last night, MFC was dispatched to assist Thomaston Volunteer Fire Department and several other fire departments with a tanker and a crew. Our thoughts are with everyone who worked tirelessly through the cold night, as well as the business owners and residents of Thomaston who have been drastically impacted by this devastating incident.

01/24/2026

01/23/2026

With less than 10 hours of rest after a structure fire in Bantam, MFC was once again geared up and responding, providing mutual aid to Northfield for a second structure fire.

Proud to support our neighboring departments.