Great Hill Hose Co.

Great Hill Hose Co. Volunteer firehouse protecting and serving the West Side of Seymour since 1947. The Great Hill Hose Company was formed in October 1947.

The charter members who originally formed the company felt that a second fire house was needed in Seymour because the Great Hill area was too far and too long a response time from Citizen’s Engine Company in downtown Seymour. Citizen’s was founded in the late 1800s, and covered the whole town until that time. In 1947, Seymour had a population of about 4,500 people. The men who formed Great Hill Ho

se convinced the town fathers that another fire company was needed and the company was born. They built the first station on a small parcel of land at the intersection of Great Hill Road and Tomlinson Road next to the Grange Hall. The land was donated by the Ajello family. The first piece of apparatus was an old Civil Defense pump mounted on the back of a 1932 Ford truck. The first real fire engine that the Company had was a 1949 Dodge/Seagrave 500 gpm pumper with a 500 gallon tank. That truck was in service until 1972, when it was replaced by Engine 15. That original 1949 Engine 15 in now owned by the Great Hill members and is used for parades and fireman’s musters. By the mid 1970s, the Company had outgrown its original two-bay station. In March 1975, the Company moved into the current six-bay station at 140 Botsford Road. Great Hill Hose Company is charted by the town to have 50 active firefighters. The Seymour Fire Department, which includes both Great Hill and the Citizen’s Volunteer Companies, responds to approximately 450 community calls every year.

With the threat of rain later tonight the decision has been made to move into the truck bay.This means that the show wil...
06/06/2026

With the threat of rain later tonight the decision has been made to move into the truck bay.

This means that the show will go on as planed.

Come and enjoy the music 🎶🎶🎶🎶

05/11/2026

Blood Drive at Great Hill Hose on May 22nd.

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04/14/2026

The Great Hill Hose Company sadly pay respects to past member and past officer Christopher Cowell Sr.

Rest easy Chris, we will take it from here.

This morning shortly after 4am, the Seymour CT Fire Dept. was sent to a possible structure fire on Whippoorwill Ln. Fort...
01/27/2026

This morning shortly after 4am, the Seymour CT Fire Dept. was sent to a possible structure fire on Whippoorwill Ln.

Fortunately there was no fire, however the nearest fire hydrant was completely buried and inaccessible, only visible by the marker. In the event of an emergency, time is of the essence — and having to shovel out our nearest water supply can delay emergency operations.

Help us help you. If you have a fire hydrant near your property, please be sure to uncover it so it can be readily available if needed.

On Tuesday, December 9th, at our monthly company meeting, the Great Hill Hose Co. held our annual election of Company Of...
12/31/2025

On Tuesday, December 9th, at our monthly company meeting, the Great Hill Hose Co. held our annual election of Company Officers, with the following positions taking effect January 1st, 2026;

Line Officers:
Captain (401): Ethan Iott
1st Lieutenant (402): Dan Cooper
2nd Lieutenant (403): Doug Zupan

Administrative Positions:
President: Brandon DosSantos
Vice President: Zach Lucarelli
Treasurer: Michael Julian
Secretary: Rocco Vertuccio
Head Engineer: Phil Fritz
Assistant Engineer: Michael Fritz
Steward: Dillon Keough

As well as Tuesday December 16th, we held our annual Holiday Party. Throughout the night, we took the time to recognize and honor numerous members for their achievements and years of service to the citizens of Seymour.

Please join us in congratulating the following;

James Wasilewski: 40 Years of Service
Scott Martin: 40 Years of Service
Thomas Eighmie: 40 Years of Service
Daniel Zaniewski: 25 Years of Service
Frank Zalenski: 25 Years of Service
Quinn Levey: 15 Years of Service
Daniel Cooper: 10 Years of Service
John Huchet: 10 Years of Service
Ryan Keough: 5 Years of Service
Brandon DosSantos: 5 Years of Service

Top Responding Firefighter: Rocco Vertuccio
Top Responding Driver: Philip Fritz
Top Responding Fire Police: Michael Rubin
Firefighter of the Year: Rocco Vertuccio
Probationary Member of the Year: Michael Scheppa

We are extremely thankful for each and every contribution these members put towards this fire company. Whether it’s responding to emergency calls, honing their skills in drills, or participating in our dozens of community events; our members proudly sacrifice their time for the better of the community. We’d also like to thank all those outgoing from their respective positions this year, and all of their dedicated work this past year.

We hope you all have a safe, happy, and healthy New Year!

❄️ Members are continuing to staff the firehouse tonight as the snow passes through. Stay home, and stay warm! ❄️
12/27/2025

❄️ Members are continuing to staff the firehouse tonight as the snow passes through. Stay home, and stay warm! ❄️

🎄 From the Officers and Members of the Great Hill Hose Company, we wish you and your loved ones a merry Christmas, and s...
12/25/2025

🎄 From the Officers and Members of the Great Hill Hose Company, we wish you and your loved ones a merry Christmas, and safe holiday season! 🎄

🎁 And that’s a wrap for Popcorn Ball Sunday! 🎁We loved seeing the countless smiling faces today while out and about. Our...
12/21/2025

🎁 And that’s a wrap for Popcorn Ball Sunday! 🎁

We loved seeing the countless smiling faces today while out and about. Our crews spent nearly 6 hours out on the road, passing out thousands of popcorn balls and candy canes to the residents of Seymour. We’d love to see any photos or videos you may have taken!

We hope you and your families, neighbors, and loved ones have a safe and happy holiday season!

🎁 Thanks to all that supported our 9th Annual Seymour CT Fire Dept. Santa Toy Delivery! Crews from both Great Hill along...
12/13/2025

🎁 Thanks to all that supported our 9th Annual Seymour CT Fire Dept. Santa Toy Delivery! Crews from both Great Hill alongside Citizens' Engine Co. No.2 spent the day throughout town delivering approximately 175 gifts to children. We’ll be back on the road next Sunday, December 21st, for our much-loved holiday classic Popcorn Ball Sunday! 🎁

12/13/2025

Crews are responding to a motor vehicle accident on Route 67. Santa Toy Deliveries in Zone 2 might be delayed.

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140 Botsford Road
Seymour, CT
06483

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+12038886144

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