Town of Brookfield CT Emergency Management

12/16/2024

Are you winter ready?

Follow these guidelines and for more information visit ready.gov

12/11/2024

Generator safety if you lose power

12/11/2024

Please use caution while driving today. Wipers on, headlights on. Winds will ramp up this afternoon which will most likely cause power outages. Please call 911 for EMERGENCIES and 203-775-2575 to notify of wires/trees down.

Final Briefing. Buckle up! 🌧️☔️

11/05/2024

We are still in a state of emergency with NO BURNING

The Fire Danger Level for Tuesday, November 5, 2024 remains EXTREME.

Until further notice, absolutely NO OUTSIDE BURNING IS ALLOWED. This includes fire pits, camp fires and other outdoor fires.

10/25/2024

Press Release Homepage Governor Lamont Declares State of Emergency Due to Critical Fire Weather Conditions Statewide 10/25/2024 (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has declared a state of emergency due to the critical fire weather conditions that exist throughout Connectic...

10/25/2024

Please heed these warnings. We have had several calls about residents burning brush and having bonfires. During this time of severe dry weather any type of burning is not permitted. One small spark could do more damage than you realize.

We have no rain in the radar until November. So please, do not burn brush or even have a small bonfire.

Thank you

10/18/2024

The Fire Danger Level for Friday, October 18, 2024 remains VERY HIGH.

NO OPEN BURNING IS ALLOWED, regardless if you have a valid permit.

09/27/2024

If you had damage, or know someone who had damage, during the August 18th flooding, please see the attached information sheet. This is to register with FEMA for individual assistance. PLEASE sign up!

09/26/2024

The Emergency Management Office is saddened at the retirement of Chief Ellis, but excited for his future! We wish him nothing but the best!

We look forward to continue to work with the new lineup and Chief Broadmeyer! Thank you Brookfield Fire for all your help and continued support of emergency management for the Town of Brookfield!

PRESS RELEASE

The Brookfield Volunteer Fire Company announces the promotion of two department members to fill officer vacancies left by the recent retirement of Fire Chief Andrew Ellis. These promotions were effective September 22, 2024. Chief Ellis retired on September 22, 2024 to focus on family, his career and education. Chief Ellis will still be an active member in the department as a driver, firefighter and EMT.

Assistant Chief Derek Broadmeyer has been promoted to the Rank Interim Fire Chief. Chief Broadmeyer is a 14-year veteran of the department and served as an Assistant Chief since 2021.

Captain Eric Kettunen has been promoted to the rank of Interim Assistant Chief. Assistant Chief Kettunen has served 15 years with the Brookfield Volunteer Fire Company and has been a line officer since 2012. Eric had previously been promoted to Captain in 2023.

The Officers and Members would like to thank Chief Ellis for his dedication and service to the Town of Brookfield and his continued support of the BVFC.
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09/23/2024

If you are a small business who was affected by the flooding here is the link for federal assistance:

09/23/2024

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/09/20/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-connecticut-disaster-declaration-2/

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Connecticut Disaster Declaration Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in

08/24/2024