Drakeville Volunteer Fire Department

05/25/2026

It’s been a busy Memorial Day for our members!

At 2:49 am this morning, our members responded into Norfolk to assist the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department with town coverage while they operated at a fire in MA.

Once released, the trucks were re-washed and members participated in the Memorial Day Parade here in town.

We would like to take a moment to remember all those who have lost their lives in service to our country on this Memorial Day, and everyday. 🇺🇸

Stay safe all!

05/20/2026

Mark your calendars!

The event of the summer is coming up fast, and we can't wait to welcome you all back to Main Street!

We are still looking for vendors or food trucks that would like to participate. Message us here, email [email protected], or call us at 860-482-6694 for more information.

05/04/2026

Today is International Firefighters’ Day, and we want to take a moment to thank the men and women who protect our communities every single day.

Here at the Drakeville Volunteer Fire Department, our volunteer firefighters are your neighbors, friends, and family members-answering calls at all hours to keep our community safe.

We are proud to serve, and we are grateful for the continued support from our community that makes it all possible.

Take a moment today to thank a firefighter. It means more than you know.

04/30/2026

We want YOU!

The Drakeville Volunteer Fire Department is always looking to add more members to our team. Whether as a new firefighter or even as an associate member, we need your help.

Message us here, email [email protected], or give us a call at 860-482-6694 for more information and an application.

04/23/2026

Join us for our Annual Open House this Saturday!

Want to be a firefighter? This is a perfect time to stop by, see what we do, and get an application!

04/20/2026

Calling all Food Trucks and Vendors!

We are looking for food trucks and vendors for our annual car show. We will not be operating a food booth so are looking for a minimum of 4 food trucks to participate. This annual event bring over 300 cars and thousands of people to Main Street!

Interested parties should fill out the form below and we will be in contact. More details in the description.

Looking for interested food trucks and vendors for the 2nd annual DVFD Car Show being held on Main St in Torrington August 7th, 2026 with a rain date of August 14th, 2026. $150 Donation to the fire department for all food trucks/vendors.

04/17/2026

We couldn’t end the week without a visit to our friends over at Litchfield County Dispatch to celebrate National Telecommunicators Week!

Chief Kalinowski and Lt. Beyus brought some healthy snacks over to the “Vampire Crew” or more commonly know as the night shift. And yes, it was their request for fruit and vegetables, I think they were close to a sugar coma from all of the other sweet treats donated!

In all seriousness, we thank each and everyone of our dispatchers for the incredible work they do for us out on the fire ground and beyond. We’re thankful for a caring and strong crew at LCD!

04/16/2026

For over 75 years, our department has proudly served and protected our community, answering the call 24/7, no matter the emergency. As a volunteer organization, we rely heavily on the generosity of residents and local businesses to keep our equipment updated, our training sharp, and our members ready.

Every donation, big or small-makes a real difference. Your support helps us maintain our apparatus, invest in lifesaving gear, and continue providing the level of service our community deserves.

If you’re able, please consider contributing during our annual fund drive. Together, we can ensure our department remains safe, strong, and prepared.

💵 Donations can be made by:
• Mail: P.O. Box 2069, Torrington CT 06790
• Online: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/71ce62d1-4c5c-439b-9855-7ae785685a52
• In person: Stop by the firehouse on April 25th starting at 10 am during our open house!

From all of us at the Drakeville Volunteer Fire Department, thank you for your continued support. We couldn’t do this without you.

The Drakeville Volunteer Fire Department proudly protects approximately 900 residents within 5 square miles of Torrington's northwest corner. We respond out of a single station located on Marshall Lake Road in Torrington. Drakeville provides Fire Suppression, Extrication, Haz-Mat, Search and Rescue....

04/15/2026

Multi-Alarm Brush Fire

Just after noon today, Drakeville Fire was dispatched to a reported explosion which resulted in a brush fire in the area of Burr Pond State Park. Brush 36 and Tanker 38 responded immediately once cleared into the incident and made entry into the state park via Starks Rd. Brush 36’s crew hiked up challenging terrain and located the seat of the fire, and relayed a size up to companies making their way from Burr Mountain Road. Meanwhile, Tanker 38 staged at Starks Rd for water supply.

A total of 11 firefighters from Drakeville responded throughout the day. We are extremely thankful for our firefighters and their commitment to their community!

04/01/2026

While in the works for a very long time, we are so excited to finally announce our latest piece of equipment scheduled to go into service today!

Drakeville Marine 39 will make patrolling Stillwater Pond much easier for our crew. Equipped with (2) 300 HP Mercury Engines, we will be able to make it across the pond within 3 seconds. How’s that for response time!?!

If you’re still reading and haven’t figured it out yet, of course this is an APRIL FOOLS prank! 🚢😎😂