West Thompson Fire Department

06/15/2026

Congratulations to two of our very own for their marriage on Saturday June 6th 2026

The new Mr and Mrs and Farrington!

We wish you a happy and healthy marriage!

04/17/2026

**Press Release**

On Thursday April 16, 2026 at approximately 1730hrs the West Thompson Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire at 13 West Side Drive Thompson. West Thompson Fire and Community Fire Company were operating at a car accident in the area and where on scene within a couple minutes of the call.

Mutual aid was received for the following departments, Community Fire Company, Thompson Hill Fire Company, East Thompson Fire Department, Quinebaug Fire Department, Muddy Brooke Fire Department, East Putnam Fire Department, Putnam Fire Department, Webster Fire Department, Dudley Fire Department. FAST teams from Bungay, Attwaugan Fire Department. Putnam EMS for two ambulances.

First arriving officer from Community Fire Department reported heavy fire on the driveway side of the condo unit. All occupants were out of the building and accounted for. Units quickly went to work to extinguish the fire. Fire was contained to one unit. Three units had minor smoke and water damage.

No injuries were reported by firefighters or civilians. Incident was under control at 1830hrs.

The fire is currently being investigated by the Thompson Fire Marshals Office.

The response from all requesting departments was impeccable, their ability to interact with each other was a true statement of how the continuum of the fire service does not change throughout any situation and that we are all here for our community members no matter where we are needed. The West Thompson Fire Department would like to thank all the men and women that came to assist with today’s structure fire. A true testament to the emergency service family.
This incident serves as an important reminder that fire can spread rapidly and without warning. We urge all residents to ensure working smoke alarms are installed on every level of their home, practice a home escape plan, and never hesitate to call 911 in an emergency.

Mathew Whipple
West Thompson Fire Department
Car 82
[email protected]

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02/19/2026

Congratulations to our EMS Lieutenant Charlotte Huhtala for passing Health and Safety Officer certification!

02/10/2026

FROM THE WINY RADIO NEWSROOM: (THOMPSON) West Thompson Fire Department Chief Matt Whipple tells WINY that a four wheel drive UTV which was reported stolen from the fire station last Tuesday was found and recovered this past Sunday with minimal damage.

“It was noticed that the UTV was missing from its locked shed early Tuesday morning last week. State Police were notified and it was an active investigation,” Chief Whipple said. “It was located this past Sunday on Baker Road in Quaddick buried in snow. It’s back at the station. It will be in use within a week.”

As reported, the fire department believes this burglary and theft of the UTV took place sometime between Friday, January 30th and Tuesday, February 2nd.

Chief Whipple also told WINY that there was damage to the shed, and that this incident remains an active investigation.

image from: West Thompson Fire Department

02/03/2026

West Thompson Fire Department
248 West Thompson Road
North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
Tel: 860-923-9696


**Press Release**

On Tuesday February 2, 2026 it was discovered that the West Thompson Fire Departments 4 wheel drive UTV was stolen from a locked building. This Burglary/theft took place sometime between Friday January 30th 2026 and Tuesday February 2, 2026.

This “Off Road” vehicle is an essential piece of equipment routinely used when responding to a variety of emergency calls, including missing / injured persons and fire calls in difficult to reach areas.

The UTV is a red and black 2012 Polaris.

The CT State Police is currently investigating. If anyone has information on this incident, please contact the CT State Police Troop D – 860-779-4900.
Respectfully,

Mathew Whipple
Fire Chief
West Thompson Fire Department


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01/29/2026

Congratulations to our EMS Lieutenant Charlotte Huhtala for passed her practical and written exams for Firefighter 2 certification!!!!

Congratulations Car 482!

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12/14/2025

Congratulations to our very own EMS Lieutenant Charlotte Huhtala!!!

Congratulations to all 20 Firefighter 2 students for passing their state practical testing today.