Fact Sheet Available for new Firetruck Purchase

Voters at a special town meeting Monday (10/20) approved the lease-purchase of a new Quint-style firetruck that will replace a 30 year old engine tank.

The link below connects to a fact sheet to provide residents and the taxpayers of the Town of Ellington with factual information related to department operations and the more recent appropriation for this Quint-style Aerial apparatus. (The image to the right is a sample of a Quint Aerial apparatus)

Apparatus Fact Sheet (PDF)

Don't forget that today is the 9th anniversary of the fire in Worcester, MA, that claimed the lives of 6 firefighters. May we never forget those who have fallen:

FF Paul Brotherton, Rescue 1
FF Timothy Jackson, Ladder 2
FF Jeramiah Lucey, Rescue 1
FF Jay Lyons, Engine 3
FF Joe McGurk, Engine 3
Lt. Tom Spencer, Ladder 2

Volunteers To Field Viewers’ Questions During Live Broadcast on September 11

Imagine if you called to report a fire or needed an ambulance and no one responded. Unthinkable? Many fear it is a real possibility.

The frightening scenario as well as solutions will be examined and discussed during the live September 11 broadcast of the CPTV documentary: “On Watch: Connecticut’s Emergency Service Volunteers.”

“This is a great opportunity for the public to become aware of the emergency needs in their communities and around the state,” Governor Rell said. “There are many Connecticut citizens who know they can make a real difference and want to volunteer. This informative documentary will point them in the right direction.”

The two-hour program will air at 8 p.m. and dozens of Connecticut’s emergency service volunteers will be available to answer the public’s questions and offer information about becoming a volunteer.

The documentary examines the importance and impact of Connecticut’s emergency service volunteers, explores the issues behind the challenges of recruitment and retention and profiles methods to attract and sustain citizen volunteers.

The film examines several emergency situations including the 2005 Avon Mountain crash, the devastating Peachtree Apartments fire in Norwich in April, the July drownings of a father and son in Voluntown and a search-and-rescue operation at Case Mountain in Manchester in August. (click read more below)

Become an EVFD Explorer Today!

The Ellington Volunteer Fire Dept Explorer Post 43 is looking for new members. The program has been running since last summer and has had a great success. The program consists of learning about fire behavior, safety, and rescue.

We go on many trips around the state and visit many places to learn about fire rescue and we will continue to travel to sites related to the fire service. We have already visited dispatch centers, an airport fire dept, and training camps for firefighting.

The Ellington Volunteer Fire Dept is a well respected organization where you will be able to be active in the community and be able to enjoy taking part in your town. There are currently six members and we're still growing. We are actively recruiting more members. The requirements for the Explorer Post 43 include being academically applicable according to your school regulations. You must also be at least 14 years old and graduated the eighth grade. If you have any interest in a firefighting career or volunteer organizations this is the first step.

You can pick up applications at the main office at the High School, or stop by the firehouse. You can also download an application on this website.

You can call the fire dept at 870-3190 for more information. If you are interested, stop by at one of our meetings or drills for a visit!

The Explorers completed Cadet Camp.

This summer six of the Explorers attended "Cadet Camp" at the Connecticut Fire Academy. It is a program that gives junior firefighters an introduction to the fire service.

At camp, the Explorers worked with hose lines, ladders, and learned the techniques of search and rescue. All the cadets also attended a parade in Washington Depot where they earned some trophies. At the end of their stay, the cadets had to put on a show of what they learned. There were three scenarios; a fire in a building, a plane fire, and a large ground fire. All of the Ellington Volunteer Fire Department’s Explorers graduated the camp.

Tanker Shuttle Drill in Ellington

Thursday July 24th, 7PM - Tanker Operations and Equipment

• two hour class and open discussion on tanker operations and equipment

Class at Station 43, 29 Main St. in Ellington

Saturday July 26th, 9AM - Tanker Shuttle Practical

• We are looking for at least five tankers or big ETs as long as they have 1500 gallons
• All are welcome to just come and watch
• Our goal is 1000 GPM with drop tanks and a 2.6 mile loop
• We have two tanks, looking for one more

Meet at Station 43, 29 Main St. in Ellington. We hope to finish 11-12:00.

Contact Deputy Chief Jack Turner Or Deputy Chief Gary Feldman