Community Fire Company

06/07/2026

Pasay Rd is closed between the Dump and Rt 200 Due to a Tree down across the wires with wires down

05/30/2026

Riverside drive is closed between Rt200 and Laporte St due to a Tree and Primary wires across the road

05/30/2026

Dinner will be held at Community Fire Company located at 862 Riverside Dr. North Grosvenordale, CT. Hope to see you all there!

05/11/2026

Community will be hosting a town-wide training tonight. Do not be alarmed as we will be landing a helicopter at Riverside Park around 7:30/7:45 (helicopter availability permitting)

05/02/2026

Congratulations to Firefighter John Sharpe who received the 2026 Unpaid Professional Award.

John’s multiple decades of commitment to the department, including nearly 12 years as Chief, and in his newly appointed role as President, reflects an extraordinary level of professionalism, selfless service and an unwavering dedication to the safety and well being of both our members and the community. John’s contributions have left and will continue to leave a lasting impact on this department. We are deeply grateful for his years of service and the example that he has set.

04/28/2026

Community E181 is providing an Engine for a Landing zone while Life Flight lands for Before and After Care Career Day at Thompson Elementry

04/25/2026

The Car Cruise is off and running. Bring your friends and family to a great event held at Tourtellotte High School. Come say hi to the Community Crew, Grab yourself some food and enjoy the views of all these cars. Plenty of room still for cars as well.

04/18/2026

Rescue 481 was at the bottom of Westside Dr assisting Rescuse 382 with an accident when this fire came in. A fast response played a huge role in the outcome of this fire

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Thompson Fire Contained to Single Townhouse; Mutual Aid Key in Response

Thompson, CT — A fire that tore through a townhouse-style condominium Thursday afternoon was quickly contained to a single unit thanks to the rapid response of nearby firefighters.

At approximately 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, 2026, the West Thompson Fire Department’s rescue truck — staffed with one officer and one firefighter — was operating at a minor two-car accident in the area of 415 Riverside Drive, receiving assistance from the Community Fire Company due to limited manpower. This type of mutual aid response is not uncommon in Thompson, where all departments are volunteer-based.

As crews were clearing that scene, a first alarm was struck for a reported structure fire at 13 Westside Drive, a townhouse-style condominium complex located approximately 1,000 feet from the crash scene...
Read the full article here https://quietcorneralerts.com/2026/04/17/thompson-fire-contained-to-single-townhouse-mutual-aid-key-in-response/

04/18/2026

Rescue 481 was requested to assist on this accident. Town wide training is a huge benift when serious calls like this one come in.

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Thompson Man Airlifted After Crash Leaves Him Trapped in Vehicle

Thompson, CT — A 57-year-old man was airlifted Saturday night after firefighters spent nearly an hour cutting him from his vehicle.

At approximately 8:41 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2026, the Thompson Fire Engine Company, East Thompson Volunteer Fire Department, Community Fire Company, Putnam EMS, and a Quinebaug Valley paramedic were dispatched to the area of 44 Gawron Road for reports of a pickup truck versus a tree with the occupant entrapped.

Crews arrived to find the sole occupant pinned in the driver’s seat, with the front of the vehicle heavily damaged. A LIFESTAR helicopter...
Read the full article here

https://quietcorneralerts.com/2026/04/12/thompson-man-airlifted-after-crash-leaves-him-trapped-in-vehicle/

01/14/2026

Community is currently working an mva on Rt 200 m the area of Buckley Hill. Rt 200 is closed between Buckley Hill and Marcy Lane