Town of West Hartford Fire Department

07/01/2026

Companies currently working at a residential fire in the 500 block of Park Road. Please avoid the area if possible.

06/03/2026

We are hiring!

In case you missed it, the West Hartford Fire Department is hiring for entry level Firefighter/ Paramedics! If you’ve been thinking about this, now is the time. We have multiple openings and will be conducting the hiring with an aggressive timeline!

Details here, and in past posts.

Click link to apply!

https://www.westhartfordct.gov/town-departments/human-resources/job-openings

06/02/2026

The West Hartford Fire Department is hiring for multiple openings!

Are you a paramedic or enrolled in paramedic school and interested in a career in the fire service? Come join a great team in West Hartford! Details are in the flyer below.

Applications due by 6/15.

Follow the link to apply!

https://www.applitrack.com/westhartford/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=541

02/24/2026

West Hartford has 1,300 hydrants in town. In an emergency, seconds count. Please help our Fire Department by clearing a 3-foot area around a hydrant and a path to it. Take a photo and post it here. Four lucky winners will be selected on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, and will receive a $50 gift card or a ride to school in a West Hartford fire truck.
West Hartford Fire Fighters Local 1241

01/30/2026

Late this afternoon, crews from Group 3 worked to free the occupant of a vehicle on its side in the 300 block of Park Rd.

Proficiency in vehicle stabilization and extrication are just two of many specialized skills our firefighters consistently hone to best serve the residents and visitors of West Hartford.

01/23/2026

On Tuesday, the West Hartford Fire Department hosted Mayor Shari Cantor, Town Manager Rick Ledwith, Senator Richard Blumenthal, and a collective of fire service leaders from across Connecticut to speak out about the rising costs and long build times for fire apparatus across the country. This issue impacts our ability to provide continuous and consistent service to our communities, effectively plan and manage our budgets, and ensure we keep our personnel operating in and with the tools they need.

https://we-ha.com/everyone-pays-the-price-rising-cost-of-fire-trucks-affects-firefighters-residents-and-taxpayers/

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At a press conference in West Hartford on Tuesday, Jan. 20, fire chiefs from throughout the state, Mayor Shari Cantor, and U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal discussed the impact resulting from fewer suppliers, longer delays, and unexpected increases in the cost of fire apparatus. West Hartford's newest f...

01/23/2026

Today, the West Hartford Fire Department retired its 2009 Spartan aerial from front line status and put into service a 2025 Pierce Ascendant 100’ aerial as the new Truck 3. Working out of the Elmwood section of Town at Station 3 on New Britain Ave, we are excited to continue our service to the community and thankful for the support of our Town leaders.

A special thank you to the members who stepped up to help and guide this process from design through the challenging task of outfitting and training. It was a highly collaborative effort and many went above and beyond to ensure the apparatus and operators were best prepared for success.

12/10/2025

The West Hartford Fire Department is happy to announce the promotion of Firefighter/EMT Erik Wilson to Fire Lieutenant.

Lieutenant Wilson is assigned to Engine 2.

Congratulations Lt. Wilson!!

12/10/2025

The West Hartford Fire Department is happy to announce the promotion of Lieutenant Troy Shipley to Fire Captain.

Captain Shipley has been serving in an acting capacity since earlier this year and will continue his role as the Captain of Station 3.

Congratulations Captain Shipley!!

11/25/2025

Best wishes for all as we enter the holiday season! In preparation for gathering together with family and friends, please see the important safety announcement below.

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