Winsted Fire Department

Winsted Fire Department Winsted Fire Department is a Volunteer Fire Department. www.winstedfire.org or call 860-379-5155

🎉 Happy Birthday to Our June Birthdays! 🎉As we kick off the summer season, we'd like to take a moment to recognize and c...
06/01/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday to Our June Birthdays! 🎉

As we kick off the summer season, we'd like to take a moment to recognize and celebrate the members of our department who are celebrating birthdays this month!

Please join us in wishing a very happy birthday to:

Will Grouten
Lieutenant Chris Heche
Todd Hiller
Captain Dan Matthews

Thank you for your dedication, service, and commitment to our community. Whether you're responding to emergencies, training, supporting department events, or lending a helping hand wherever needed, you make a difference every day.

We hope your birthday brings plenty of time with family and friends, good health, laughter, and a chance to enjoy all that summer has to offer.

From all of us at the Winsted Fire Department, happy birthday and best wishes for a fantastic year ahead! 🎂🎈🎁

05/30/2026

It has been another busy stretch for the Winsted Fire Department!

Over the past several days, our members have responded to a variety of calls for service, including activated fire alarms and a motor vehicle accident. We are grateful for the dedication of our volunteers who continue to answer the call whenever our community needs us.

In addition to emergency responses, members participated in a large-scale mutual aid water supply drill in North Canaan alongside several neighboring departments. Training opportunities like these allow us to strengthen our skills, build relationships with our mutual aid partners, and ensure we are prepared for large and challenging incidents.

We were also proud to send a crew to represent Winsted at the Bethany Parade on Friday evening. Thank you to the organizers for hosting a great event and to everyone who came out to support the participating departments.

Whether responding to emergencies, training, or representing our town at community events, our members remain committed to serving Winsted and the surrounding communities.

As always, thank you for your continued support!

05/26/2026

Yesterday, members of the Winsted Fire Department were honored to participate in our town’s Memorial Day parade, marching alongside our apparatus to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Memorial Day is a solemn reminder that freedom comes at a cost, and we are grateful for those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Shortly after returning to the station, crews responded to an activated smoke detector caused by burnt food. Thankfully, there was no emergency, but the moment itself carried a certain symbolism — dress uniforms traded for fire gear in a matter of minutes. In many ways, it reflects what service truly means: standing ready to answer the call anytime, day or night.

As always, thank you to our community for your continued support.

EsoGuard Testing Coming to Winsted Fire Department: A PREVENTATIVE SCREENING FOR ESOPHAGEAL CANCER📅 Dates: June 27th🕖 Ti...
05/23/2026

EsoGuard Testing Coming to Winsted Fire Department: A PREVENTATIVE SCREENING FOR ESOPHAGEAL CANCER

📅 Dates: June 27th
🕖 Time: 8AM-12PM
📍 Location: Winsted Fire Department 27 Elm St Winsted, CT 06098

*No out of pocket cost to the firefighter/department (screening is billed through insurance) . You are not responsible for any portion not covered by insurance, up to and including the total cost of the test if your insurance denies coverage. A “What to Expect After EsoGuard” document will be provided to you at the screening event or can be requested in advance.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO GET SCREENED, PLEASE COMPLETE THE STEPS BELOW (Please take advantage of this important preventative screening)

Step 1: Do You Qualify?
You are eligible if you have any 3 or more of the following:
· 👨‍🚒 Firefighter for 10+ years
· ♂️ Male
· 🧬 White ethnicity
· 🎂 Age 50+
· 🚬 Current or former smoker
· ⚖️ BMI over 30 (obesity)
· 💥 Frequent heartburn or acid reflux
· 🧬 Family history of Barrett’s Esophagus or esophageal cancer
❌ You do not need testing if you have had an upper endoscopy in the past year or already have a Barrett’s Esophagus diagnosis.

Step 2: Choose Your Testing Time
📅 Click here to pick a Time Slot: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4BA9AA22A7F9C52-64265590-winsted #/
🥈 Step 3: Show Up for Your Test
📌 Do not eat or drink for 2 hours before your appointment
🪪 Bring your Driver’s License and Insurance Card

Why Firefighters Should Get Tested:
🚨 62% higher risk of esophageal cancer
⚠️ 39% increased risk of death from this cancer
📉 Only 20% survival rate at 5 years
✅ When detected early as Barrett’s Esophagus—a highly treatable pre-cancer—you can be monitored and treated to prevent cancer from developing.

Yesterday morning, Winsted firefighters responded to a motor vehicle accident near the intersection of Route 8 and Route...
05/22/2026

Yesterday morning, Winsted firefighters responded to a motor vehicle accident near the intersection of Route 8 and Route 20.

The vehicle sustained moderate damage before coming to rest in the gas station parking lot.
Winsted Squad 5 responded to the scene and crews worked to mitigate a small fluid leak while assisting at the incident.

As always, we are grateful for the continued support of our members and our mutual aid partners who help keep our community safe.

05/20/2026

On Monday evening, our members conducted an extrication drill using our hydraulic rescue tools, commonly known as the “Jaws of Life,” along with other stabilization and rescue equipment. Crews practiced stabilizing, lifting, and cutting apart two vehicles to sharpen the skills needed to safely remove trapped occupants during serious motor vehicle accidents.

We were fortunate to have the opportunity to use the same vehicles for an additional night of training on Tuesday, giving our members even more hands-on experience with this critical equipment.

During both training sessions, our crews were also dispatched to emergency calls — a motor vehicle accident on Monday night and an activated smoke detector on Tuesday night. Thanks to the dedication of our volunteers, we were able to respond to both incidents while continuing our scheduled training.

We are grateful to our members for their commitment to serving the community and for taking the time to train two nights in a row.

The more we train, the better prepared we are when our community needs us most.

It’s been a busy start to the day for members of the Winsted Fire Department.Crews began the morning responding to an ea...
05/16/2026

It’s been a busy start to the day for members of the Winsted Fire Department.

Crews began the morning responding to an early call for a possible electrical issue. After ensuring the scene was safe and clearing the incident, firefighters returned to the station to get ready for a full day of community events.

Later today, several of our apparatus will be participating in Winsted’s annual Pet Parade, and Truck 11 will be on display at the car show in Riverton beginning at 9:00 AM.
If you’re out enjoying the festivities, be sure to stop by, say hello, and check out one of the trucks that proudly serves our community.

We are honored to serve the residents of Winsted—whether responding to emergencies or taking part in the events that bring our community together.

Please come on down today at 12pm to pick up your T-Shirt for those who choose the free pick up option at Station One. W...
05/16/2026

Please come on down today at 12pm to pick up your T-Shirt for those who choose the free pick up option at Station One. We thank you all for your continue support for one of our fellow firefighters!

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27 Elm Street
Winsted, CT
06098

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+18603795155

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