Submarine Base Firefighters Local F-219

05/31/2026

Photos from Group 1 & 6’s operations early this morning.

Large mutual aid presence with strong work from all departments who were on scene.

05/31/2026

Approximately 03:00 AM on Sunday, 5/31/26

Groton Connecticut
Ledges Apartments
135 Ledgewood Road Groton CT

Fire showing from the C side of the building.

03:07
3rd Alarm

03:22
Multiple floors of fire and heavy fire in the attic

Companies responding
Poquonnock Bridge
Old Mystic
Groton City
Sub Base
Electric Boat
Mohegan Tribe
New London
Gales Ferry
Waterford
Old Saybrook
Noank
North Stonington
Ledyard
Norwich
East Lyme
Groton Ambulance
Groton Utilities
Providence Canteen

05/31/2026

Engine 62 and Tower 65 are currently operating at a 3rd alarm fire in Poquonnock Bridges’s fire district.

This is 62 & 65’s second mutual aid structure fire of the night.

05/27/2026

Squad 67 with members from group 4 and Battalion 6 are responding mutual aid to Electric Boat for a technical rescue.

05/27/2026

Members from Group 1 and 7 operated on scene early this morning.

At 0440 hours this morning, the Ledyard Emergency Communications Center alerted Gales Ferry and Ledyard Fire companies to the 1000 block of Long Cove Road for a vehicle fire reportedly extending to a structure. With subsequent 911 calls stating the house was now involved, the working fire dispatch was requested bringing an extra engine company from the Subase, FAST team from Mohegan Tribe, and an ambulance and paramedic unit to the scene.

First arriving units encountered two well involved vehicles with flames threatening two structures which were extinguished without any extension to either structure. The fire is currently being investigated by the Ledyard Fire Marshal’s Office and there were no reported injuries.

We thank the Subase and Mohegan Tribal Fire Departments for their assistance on scene and the Preston and Laurel Hill Fire Departments for providing station coverage while units operated at the fire.

05/26/2026

With mutual aid partnerships constantly evolving, we would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the Norwich Firefighters Local 892 for providing our department with radios that will greatly enhance our ability to communicate and operate more effectively together on emergency scenes.

Strong partnerships and reliable communication are essential to the safety and success of our members and the communities we serve. We are grateful for their continued cooperation and support.

05/24/2026

We stand in mourning and support of Boston Firefighters Local 718 IAFF during their time of unimaginable loss.

Keep Firefighter Killduff’s family and the Boston Fire Department in your thoughts and prayers.

May he Rest In Peace.

05/22/2026

*Delayed Post*

Technical Rescue Operation at EB Groton

On Thursday 5/21,

EB Fire Department requested mutual aid from City of Groton units and Sub Base Fire Department for a technical rescue operation.

Squad 67 with members from Groups 1&2 responded and operated on scene.

05/19/2026

President Butler, VP Leiper, and Treasurer Hand proudly attended Day 1 of the IAFF Federal Firefighters Joint Council training event in Phoenix, focusing on strengthening union leadership, member representation, FECA claims, and federal impasse procedures. Investing in education and advocacy ensures we continue providing the strongest representation possible for our members.

05/16/2026

The Men and Women of Local F-219 stand in mourning alongside the Fire Departments across the State of Maine affected by this tragic Line of Duty Death.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the department that lost one of their own, as well as the firefighter’s family and friends.

We also extend our heartfelt wishes for strength, healing, and a full recovery to those who were seriously injured.