Norwich Fire Department and Emergency Management

12/27/2024

A friendly reminder that the Connecticut Fire Academy is presenting a free Physical Fitness Preparation program on January 4th. This program is designed to provide an understanding of the physical demands of the Recruit Program. It is a great opportunity to get a glimpse of the physical expectations of the program.

You do not have to have a job offer or have been hired by a Fire Department to participate. If you have tested with Norwich or elsewhere, this a great chance to gain some insight on what to expect should you be selected to attend the Recruit Program.

11/27/2024

Following the guidance of CT DESPP/DEMHS, the Norwich Burn Ban has been rescinded.

Thank you for your caution and care during the extreme dry weather and heightened fire hazard conditions across the state over the past several weeks.

Wishing you and your families a safe and healthy Thanksgiving!

11/01/2024

The minimal rainfall received has not reduced the Fire Danger. See below for a burn ban issued for Norwich. Stay safe.

10/09/2024

Smoke alarms: make them work for you! This year's Fire Prevention campaign focuses on the importance of smoke alarms. Three takeaways: Install, Test, Replace. Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside of sleeping areas, and on each level of your home. Test smoke alarms at least once a month. Replace all smoke alarms when they are 10-years old.

For more information, as well as printable materials, visit NFPA's Fire Prevention Week webpage: https://www.nfpa.org/events/fire-prevention-week

10/09/2024

09/05/2024

On Friday, September 6th, there will be a testing of FEMA's Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS). The system is designed to provide warnings and alerts to cellular users in a specific geographical area.

The area for tomorrow's test is Long Island Sound, Fisher's Island Sound, Block Island Sound and adjacent waterborne areas. If you are in the area and have Test Alerts enabled on your cellular device, you may receive test alerts.

08/13/2024

Congressman Joe Courtney visited us at Fire Headquarters this afternoon to discuss the recent grant award we received. As always, we are thankful for the support of our local and state legislators, but especially appreciative of Congressman Courtney for the work he has done over the years to support First Responders, as well his efforts on behalf of military members and their families in our region. Thank you, Sir. It was an honor to visit with you today.

07/10/2024

An opportunity from our community partners to share your voice to help shape the services provided within our community.

The Eastern CT Health Collaborative (ECHC) and the Health Improvement Collaborative (HIC) partners are working together with Hartford HealthCare and Yale New Haven hospitals to collect local data to respond to health-related needs within our community.

The goal of this survey is to help partners in both of our collaboratives improve programs and services in our area and determine where to focus attention and resources within our community.

We hope you will take 5 minutes to complete this survey to help us better serve you! All responses are completely anonymous and confidential. Thank you!

Survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024CBANS

05/31/2024

We send our condolences out to the Connecticut State Police who tragically lost one of their own today.

This is another reminder of the dangers our brothers and sisters in blue face everyday. Always give your loved ones a hug before they leave for work.

05/27/2024

Remember and Honor.

05/24/2024

Congratulations LT Landry and LT Thomasson, and welcome to our newest firefighters Andre Salaun, and Tyler Rokowski.

05/20/2024

You do not need to have a job offer to take advantage of this excellent program at the CT Fire Academy. A great way to get a glimpse at the physical demands and expectations of the CFA Recruit Program.