East Hartford Fire Department

East Hartford Fire Department The East Hartford Fire Department is committed to the prevention of fires and protection of lives, property and the environment.

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Closed Weekends and Holidays

This morning, 5/25/26, at about 3:43am, the East Hartford Fire Department was dispatched to 73 Bissell Street for a stru...
05/25/2026

This morning, 5/25/26, at about 3:43am, the East Hartford Fire Department was dispatched to 73 Bissell Street for a structure fire. On scene crews found a 2 story, 2 unit residential building with fire coming from a second floor window. Crews got a hoseline in place within minutes of arrival and knocked down the fire in about 15 minutes. All occupants were reported out and fire crews searched the building to confirm. About 7 occupants will be displaced. No injuries were reported for both occupants and responders. The East Hartford Fire Marshal’s office is investigating the cause of the fire.

Mutual aid for town coverage was provided by Manchester Fire Department and Hartford Fire Department.

East Hartford Police Department and Ambulance service of Manchester were also on scene to assist with the incident.

Congratulations to Christopher Daly and Tyler Elliott, as they have graduated from the Connecticut Fire Academy recruit ...
05/21/2026

Congratulations to Christopher Daly and Tyler Elliott, as they have graduated from the Connecticut Fire Academy recruit training program. They were part of Recruit Class #77 and will start their probationary period with the East Hartford Fire Department. They will complete department specific fire training and perform paramedic field training as part of the probation.

Welcome to the East Hartford family!

EHFD also congratulates all the new recruits on completion of this program and wish the best on your new careers.

A special thanks to the Hero to Hero program that supports military members in the pursuit of training and education for careers in public safety. This helps veterans bridge the gap from their military service into civilian jobs. East Hartford has been fortunate to have hired a few former service members through this program. Tyler Elliott started the academy with the Hero to Hero program and graduated as a member of the East Hartford Fire Department!

Again congratulations to all!

Around 1:15am on Sunday May 17th, 2026, the East Hartford Fire Department was dispatched to 9 Whiting Rd. for a structur...
05/17/2026

Around 1:15am on Sunday May 17th, 2026, the East Hartford Fire Department was dispatched to 9 Whiting Rd. for a structure fire. On arrival the FD found a single family building with heavy fire on the second floor. One occupant suffered burns and was transported by Ambulance Service of Manchester to a local hospital. 2 other occupants were later transported for injuries related to the fire. The fire was brought under control around 20 minutes after FD arrival. There were several dogs that were lost as a result of smoke inhalation and a few that were able to be rescued. The fire is under investigation by the East Hartford Fire Marshal’s Office. Manchester Fire Department and Hartford Fire Department provided mutual aid coverage while crews operated at the fire.

On Friday evening, April 17th, 2026, the UConn Fire Department recognized a special group of firefighters that paved the...
04/20/2026

On Friday evening, April 17th, 2026, the UConn Fire Department recognized a special group of firefighters that paved the way for fire based EMS in Connecticut. That group was comprised of 12 firefighters, 8 from East Hartford Fire Department and 4 from UConn Fire Department. They attended the first paramedic class offered at UConn Health Center 50 years ago. Congratulations to those members that set the bar higher for EMS in the Hartford County area by bringing paramedicine into the fire service. Thank you to UConn FD for inviting East Hartford FD to the event. Pictured are the original paramedic program pictures of the 12, the proclamation from the Stare of Connecticut for this achievement, and some of the attendees from that first class.

This morning, Congressman John Larson stopped by East Hartford Station 2 to present the department with a “big check.” T...
03/12/2026

This morning, Congressman John Larson stopped by East Hartford Station 2 to present the department with a “big check.” The check represents $850,000 in federal funding that will go towards building a needed new Station 2. The check also reflected $165,000 awarded to the department from the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant that will allow for quality fire training and associated burn prop. Thank you to Congressman Larson for his continued support of the East Hartford Fire Department!

Today the crew from Ladder 2 and Engine 5 had the privilege of giving Jaxon S. a ride to Riverside Magnet School. This w...
03/12/2026

Today the crew from Ladder 2 and Engine 5 had the privilege of giving Jaxon S. a ride to Riverside Magnet School. This was our way of saying thanks to Jaxon for a job well done. After the large snowstorm in late February, Jaxon recognized the importance of shoveling out hydrants in case they were needed for an emergency. He scouted his neighborhood and shoveled the hydrants there. Mayor Connor Martin was also able to meet with Jaxon at school to say thanks.

The East Hartford Fire Department is proud to announce the promotion of Michael Clynch to the position of Apparatus Oper...
02/13/2026

The East Hartford Fire Department is proud to announce the promotion of Michael Clynch to the position of Apparatus Operator.

AO Clynch was promoted today, Feb. 12th, from the position of firefighter/paramedic. His new assignment will be on Car 3 with Group 4.

Congrats to AO Clynch!!

The East Hartford Fire Department is proud to announce the promotion of Aaron Virkler to the position of Apparatus Opera...
02/11/2026

The East Hartford Fire Department is proud to announce the promotion of Aaron Virkler to the position of Apparatus Operator.

AO Virkler was promoted yesterday, Tuesday Feb. 10th, and has been serving as an acting Apparatus Operator for the past several months. His new assignment will be on Engine 6 with Group 3.

Congrats to AO Virkler!!

The East Hartford Fire Department is proud to announce the promotion of Matthew Struble to the position of Apparatus Ope...
02/10/2026

The East Hartford Fire Department is proud to announce the promotion of Matthew Struble to the position of Apparatus Operator.

AO Struble was promoted today and has been serving as an acting Apparatus Operator for the past several months. He will stay in his past assignment as driver of Engine 3 on Group 1.

Congrats to AO Struble!!

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