Northville Fire Department

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Northville Fire Department

We are a volunteer fire department located in the Northville district of New Milford, CT. In 1963 we purchased a 1941 Maxim fire truck from New Jersey.
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A group of dedicated men and women, we serve the immediate residents of Northville but readily respond to requests for mutual aid to surrounding towns. After a fire destroyed William Burdick’s house on Crossman Road in 1962 a group of local men met at Jay Cole’s house on Sand Pit Road to discuss the need for a local fire department. After that, a meeting was held about once a month at the old Nort

hville School House. Further discussion was made on the pros and cons, and met with other fire departments to talk about how to get started. We found a parcel of land, and put up our own money to buy the lot where the Fire Department is now located. We started to raise additional funds while Donald Sheets, a local architect, drew up plans for the proposed building. Harry Cohen worked on getting a charter from the state, and we were off and running. We started digging the foundation for the building and held various fundraising events like chicken barbecues and our very first Christmas tree sale. We then started a country auction which attracted large crowds and became an annual event for years. We completed the original building and members attended the state fire training school in Burrville, Ct. in 1967 we purchased our first new fire truck, a John Bean high pressure pumper. Over the years we grew and continued acquiring new and used equipment. A few of the trucks being two used oil trucks, another new pumper, a new tanker and a new brush truck. We added two new bays to the building and in the following years we added or replaced more fire trucks and then added a large three bay addition. Today, we have 70 well-trained and equipped volunteers operating six pieces of equipment to help protect our town.

08/27/2026

🚒 A Winning Weekend for our Department! 🏆

our members proudly represented the department and our community this past weekend while participating in the Bridgewater and Winsted parades—and their hard work brought home some impressive honors!

From Bridgewater:
🏆Most Firemen in Line
🏆Best Appearing Company Without Music

From Winsted:
🏆Best Appearing Apparatus

A tremendous amount of time and effort went into preparing our apparatus, uniforms, and members for this busy weekend. We couldn’t be prouder of everyone who marched, drove, prepared equipments and worked behind the scenes.

The trophies are an honored but seeing our members represent the department and our community with such pride and professionalism is the real victory. Congratulations to all involved!!

08/18/2026

Please join us in congratulating several of our members who have recently completed courses that further their education in emergency services.

Junior Firefighters Quinn and Leianna completed a week-long Advanced Skills and Concepts course at the Connecticut Fire Academy in Windsor Locks. This six-day course is an intensive orientation to vehicle extrication, master stream operations, fire pump operations, high-angle rescue, and other advanced topics.

Firefighters Doug Knecht and Taryn Smith were in attendance for graduation.

Firefighters Connor Rivera, Calley Thierfelder, and Mackenzie Williams completed an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) course hosted by Brookfield Volunteer Fire Department. This EMT-B course is several weeks of intensive training in skills concerning medical and traumatic emergencies, as well as material understanding of pharmacology, pediatrics, geriatrics, incident command operations, and overall pre-hospital patient care. Their next step will be testing for state and national licenses.

Assistant Chief Andrew Carlson and Lieutenant/Adjunct Instructor Matt Dzamko were in attendance for graduation.

08/14/2026

A huge THANK YOU to Bright Years Academy for inviting us today! 🙏🏻

We love community outreach. But getting to show off our fire trucks and having fun in the process? Priceless 👍🏻🚒 And let’s be honest, we never actually grew up. Our toy trucks just got a major upgrade 😎

A special shoutout to Assistant Chief Andrew Carlson and Lieutenant Michael Fitch for making the visit a success!

08/08/2026

One of our own is preparing to close the chapter on his deployment and begin the transition back home.

As Andrew moves through this process, we want him to know that his firehouse family is thinking of him and stands ready to support him every step of the way. Returning from a deployment is a transition that takes time, patience, and understanding, and we look forward to welcoming him back when that time comes.

We are incredibly proud of his service, his sacrifice, and the commitment he has shown both to our country and our community.

Stay safe, brother. Your firehouse family is here, and we’ll be ready when you are. 🇺🇸

07/15/2026

People may notice an increase in haziness and the smell of smoke starting Tuesday.

07/02/2026

Due to today’s heat index values reaching about 105-110 degrees, all fire-related incidents are kindly requested to reschedule for a cooler and more convenient date. Our firefighters are tough, but we are not rotisserie chickens.

In all seriousness, please stay hydrated, limit time outdoors, check on your neighbors, and keep pets inside or shaded with plenty of water.

06/05/2026

We are at Northville Elementary School for tonight’s Touch-A-Truck event.

Come see what we have, what we’re about, and how we serve the community. See you soon!

05/28/2026

This morning, we made a quick splash at Northville Elementary by filling the dunk tank as part of their send-off celebration for the second grade students!

We hope today is full of smiles, laughter, and excitement from the students as they celebrate the start of summer and an important milestone in their school journey.

Thank you to Northville Elementary for inviting us to be part of the fun. We’re always grateful for opportunities to connect with our community in ways that go beyond emergency calls and public service.

05/26/2026

Today, we had the opportunity to spend some time with students at New Milford High School’s Wellness Fair, giving them a hands-on look at what the fire service looks—and feels—like.

Students tried on junior firefighter gear, donned self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) packs, and got a firsthand appreciation for the equipment firefighters wear when responding to emergencies.

For perspective, a full set of turnout gear and an SCBA can weigh around 40 pounds. Add tools, hose lines, and other equipment, and that weight climbs quickly. Firefighters carry that load while working in challenging conditions where every task matters.

That’s why health and wellness are so important in the fire service. Physical fitness, mental resilience, and healthy habits help ensure we can perform at our best when our neighbors need us most.

A big thank you to New Milford High School for inviting us to be part of today’s event and for helping promote healthy lifestyles and community engagement among students.

05/19/2026

After the town’s Memorial Day Parade, we invite family, friends, and members of the community to join us for a Celebration of Life honoring our brother, Harry.

Harry was a steady force within our department — someone who was always keeping busy, always looking for ways to help, and always present in the day-to-day life of the firehouse. He was proactive, dependable, and the kind of person you could sit down with and talk to about just about anything.

Harry had a calm presence about him. He embodied what it meant to live with purpose, to serve others quietly and faithfully, and to understand the value of finding peace along the way.

At our annual department dinner, Harry was posthumously honored as a Life Member — a reflection of the time, effort, and heart he gave to this department.

We hope those who knew and loved Harry will join us as we come together to remember, honor, and celebrate the life of our brother.

Address

359 Litchfield Road
New Milford, CT
06776

Telephone

+18603548194

Website

http://www.northvillefiredept.com/

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