Seymour CT Fire Dept.

06/17/2026

Congratulations to Conner White, Noah Zupan, Keira Zupan, Derek Banks-Nettle, Ava Tamburrino, Emma Brower, and Eddie Sharkey on successfully completing their Firefighter I and Hazardous Materials Operations courses.

These courses require approximately 200+ hours of classroom instruction, hands-on training, practical skills evaluations, and testing to complete. What makes this accomplishment even more impressive is that these seven firefighters completed this training during nights and weekends while balancing school, family commitments, and full-time jobs.

Their dedication, perseverance, and willingness to serve the Seymour community exemplify the values of the fire service. The commitment they have shown to preparing themselves for the challenges of the job is commendable and reflects the bright future of our department.

Please join us in congratulating these members on this significant achievement. We are proud of each of you and look forward to watching you grow throughout your fire service careers.

Best of luck, stay safe, and thank you for your commitment to serving others.

Chief Christopher Edwards
Seymour Fire Department

06/09/2026

At last night’s Board of Fire Commissioners meeting, the following chief officers were appointed to lead the Seymour Fire Department for Fiscal Year 2026–2027:

🔥 Fire Chief – Christopher Edwards
🔥 Deputy Chief – John Oczkowski
🔥 Assistant Chief – David Van Wart
🔥 Assistant Chief – Andrew Satkowski

Congratulations to each of these officers on their appointments. We look forward to another year of dedicated leadership, service, and commitment to the members of the Seymour Fire Department and the community we proudly serve.

Thank you to the Board of Fire Commissioners for their continued support of our department.

06/01/2026

05/28/2026

Today in Fire Service History — May 28, 1977

The Beverly Hills Supper Club fire in Southgate, Kentucky claimed the lives of 165 people and injured more than 200 others, making it one of the deadliest nightclub fires in U.S. history. Overcrowding, lack of sprinklers, confusing layouts, and inadequate exits all contributed to the tragedy.

This fire changed the fire service forever, leading to stronger occupancy enforcement, improved life safety codes, and greater emphasis on inspections, pre-planning, and assembly occupancy safety.

As firefighters, officers, inspectors, and leaders, we remember those lost and continue to carry the lessons learned from that night into every inspection, every preplan, and every alarm we respond to.

History teaches us. Complacency kills.

05/28/2026

Stay conditioned for the job!

05/26/2026

If you can dream it, you can live it! Just need to try.

Everyone has ideas. Everyone has plans. The difference is ex*****on. Success isn’t built in big moments — it’s built by showing up day after day and putting in the work when motivation fades.

Dream it. Build it. Live it. 🚒🔥

05/24/2026

Today the Seymour Fire Department extends our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and members of the Boston Fire Department on the tragic line-of-duty death of Firefighter Robert Kilduff.

The fire service is a brotherhood and sisterhood that stretches far beyond town and state lines. When one department suffers a loss, we all feel it. Behind every turnout coat and helmet is a person with a family, loved ones, and a life dedicated to serving others.

Please keep Firefighter Kilduff’s family and the members of the Boston Fire Department in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Rest easy, brother. Your watch is complete. 🚒🖤

Chief Edwards

05/23/2026

🚨 Traffic Advisory – Seymour Fire Department 🚨

Please avoid the area of Great Hill Road at Southwest Road. This section of roadway is currently closed due to a motor vehicle accident.

The duration of the closure is unknown at this time. Please seek alternate routes and use caution in surrounding areas as emergency crews work on scene.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation.

05/22/2026

This weekend, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women of our Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Memorial Day is more than a long weekend or the unofficial start of summer—it is a day of reflection, gratitude, and remembrance.

We remember those who answered a different kind of call for service, placing duty before self and giving everything to protect the freedoms we enjoy today. Their courage, dedication, and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

As you spend time with family and friends this weekend, please take a moment to reflect on the true meaning of this day and remember the heroes who never made it home.

From all of us at the Seymour Fire Department, we extend our deepest gratitude to the fallen and to the families who carry their legacy forward.

"A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself."

We remember. We honor. We will never forget.

🇺🇸 Christopher M. Edwards
Fire Chief
Seymour Fire Department