Local 1567 IAFF Torrington Fire Fighters

05/26/2026

Deadline to sign up is June 1!

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05/25/2026

Local 1567's members would like to take today to remember all the veterans who gave the supreme sacrifice to our great country. We are forever grateful to you.

05/20/2026

MUTUAL AID FIRE and BIG THANKS TO OUR CITIZENS

Local 1567's members would once again thank everyone who showed up and spoke in support of the fire department budget on Monday and Tuesday, we truly appreciate your support and we will continue strive to provide you the highest level of life and property protection.

At approximately 0203, Local 1567's members assigned to Group 1's Engine 2 and District 1 were dispatched mutual aid to Harwinton for a commercial structure fire. Members operated on scene for approximately 1 hour, working to extinguish and overhaul the fire. 5 off duty firefighters were recalled to work to continue providing protection to the city.

05/18/2026

KEEP UP THE MOMENTUM.
Local 1567's members are asking for the publics continued help today the 18th and Tuesday the 19th City Council and Board of Finance meetings. Monday's meeting begins at 630PM and Tuesday is at 630 PM!

Local 1567's members would truly appreciate the continued public assistance to secure our budget, which would allow day time staffing of 3 firefighters at the Torringford Station on the city's east side.

05/11/2026

Local 1567 would like to thank everyone who attended the police vs firefighters basketball game as well as the Local 1567 vs Local 773 game and donated to the CT Burn Care Foundation. We were able to raise over $2800. Thank you again!

05/07/2026

THANK YOU
Local 1567's members would like to thank all the members of the public who showed up and spoke last night in favor of the fire department budget as well as the Board of Public Safety members who listened to what the public asked for and voted that way. While this is just a small step in the right direction of giving aid to a department that has consistently operated on a shoe string budget with minimal staffing for years, your efforts and words of encouragement are much appreciated.

Local 1567's members would love to have your continued support at the City Council meeting on May 18th to continue pushing this budget forward so that your firefighters may continue to provide the highest level of life safety and property protection to the you, the citizens of Torrington, your loved ones and those who visit our city.

05/07/2026

Come support your Torrington firefighters tomorrow night as they play Bristol firefighters in a charity basketball game!

295 East Pearl Rd in Torrington. Doors open at 6:30pm, game starts at 7pm. 5$ admission. Proceeds are being donated to the CT Burn Care Foundation.

BRISTOL — Bristol firefighters will be competing against Torrington firefighters in a charity basketball game.

05/05/2026

TORRINGTON TAXPAYERS: Do you realize how little of your property taxes fund fire protection? The taxes on the median home in the city are $7347 annually. Last year, only $331 of that would be budgeted for fire services.

The Board of Public Safety Subcommittee has recommended a budget which CUTS fire services to you and your loved ones. This is nothing short of insanity.

The Fire Chief's proposed budget, which begins to address the lengthy response times citywide, increases that figure to only $389. For 58 dollars a year, the Torrington Fire Department can have a budget that would drastically improve your safety!

Come show your support this Wednesday at 6:30pm in the City Hall Auditorium!

04/28/2026

04/22/2026

MULTIPLE FIRE INCIDENTS

Local 1567's members assigned to Group 1 kept up the busy streak on Tuesday, April 21st responding to numerous incidents including a car fire on Litchfield Street and a structure fire on Albert Street.

At approximately 4:55 am, Engines 1 and 2, Truck 1 and District 1 were dispatched to Albert Street for a structure fire. Upon arrival companies found a porch fire that was being held in check by a passerby with a garden hose. The first arriving company extinguished the fire, overhaul was performed to confirm that the fire hadn't extended anywhere and the building ventilated and metered to assure occupant safety. Local 1567's members assigned to the Fire Marshal's Office were called to the scene to investigate. Local 1567's members would like to thank and praise the citizen who stopped and held the fire in check, saving the house and occupants inside. Strong work!