West Redding Volunteer Fire Department

06/05/2026

Rest easy Marty, you were a true fireman’s fireman. You will be missed. 

Martin Marty John Heibeck, 74, of Georgetown, passed away at his home on Monday, June 1, 2026. A Norwalk native, Marty was the son of the late George Heibeck Sr. and Barbara Haajanen. Marty was happiest when he was working with his hands, especially fixing and towing cars for the

06/02/2026

Legal Notice
Redding Fire District No. 2
Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers in Redding Fire District No. 2 that a special budget/ mil rate vote will take place on Thursday June 4th 2026 at 7:00 pm at the West Redding Firehouse, 306 Umpawaug Road in West Redding, Connecticut. The following issues will be discussed and/or voted on.

1. To present and vote on the proposed annual budget in the amount of $604,192.00 for the upcoming fiscal year of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
2. To discuss and vote on establishing the mil rate at 1.013 based on the grand list of $596,722,860.00.

West Redding, Connecticut
Scott Romano
Charles Wells
Ryan Beaudry
Commissioners

Dated May 23, 2026
Alisha Durgin, Secretary

05/14/2026

🚨Tickets are in!!🚨

Email [email protected] for Advance Tickets!

05/04/2026

🔥 🔥 May 4, 2026 - Monday 🔥 🔥

🚨 WEST REDDING FIRE DEPARTMENT

SPECIAL WEATHER ALERT

🔥 ELEVATED FIRE RISK TODAY 🔥
Now through 8:00 PM (Tuesday)

⚠️ WHAT TO EXPECT:

• Southwest wind gusts: 25–30 MPH
• Relative humidity: 25%–40%
• Dry fuels increasing fire danger

➡️ These conditions create a HIGH RISK FOR RAPID FIRE SPREAD across southern Connecticut.

🚫 PLEASE AVOID:

• Open burning
• Campfires
• Tossing ci******es outdoors
• Any activity that could spark a fire

✅ STAY SAFE:

• Report smoke or fire immediately
• Keep water sources nearby if working outdoors
• Follow all local burn restrictions

📍 Serving the West Redding Community
🌐 www.westreddingfiredepartment.org

🔴 IN AN EMERGENCY: CALL 911

Ready To Respond to Emergencies

05/02/2026

04/21/2026

COMMUNITY NOTICE: “Senior Assassin” Joel Barlow High School Class of 2026
Redding Police Department is aware that members of the Joel Barlow High School senior class may be participating in the annual “Senior Assassin” game in the coming days.
While this is a long-standing tradition, the Redding Police Department or Joel Barlow High School does not endorse participation. Our priority is ensuring the safety of our students, families, and the community, while preventing unnecessary alarm.
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COMMUNITY AWARENESS
Residents may observe students carrying water guns in neighborhoods or public areas.
If you observe unsafe behavior or someone carrying what appears to be a real weapon, do not approach, call 911 immediately. Officers will respond and investigate.
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IMPORTANT REMINDER
This is intended to be a game, but it can quickly become dangerous if poor decisions are made.
No game is worth:
• A motor vehicle crash
• Someone feeling threatened
• A police response involving a perceived weapon
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MESSAGE TO SENIORS & FAMILIES
We want you to enjoy the end of your senior year, but do so responsibly. Think about how your actions appear to others in the community.
Make good decisions. Stay safe. Look out for one another.

03/31/2026

Appreciation is extended to the Eversource staff for providing comprehensive training on electric hazards and protocols for responding to various emergency situations. The significant turnout of Firefighters and EMTs from West Redding, Redding Ridge, and Georgetown Fire Departments underscores the value placed on safety training for our volunteers.

03/17/2026

Tonight, firefighters worked an SCBA drill. Blacked out and unable to see, they navigated through a maze and worked through a few obstacles found along the way. Missioncit provided instruction.