Welcome to our website! There is a lot to see and learn about. The Simsbury Volunteer Fire Company section has information about our organization, how to become a member, the fire stations and apparatus, even some of the gear we use to help protect the town and public. The Fire Marshal's Office & Public Fire Education section covers many topics regarding fire safety including some regulations the citizens of Simsbury should be aware of. The Multimedia Gallery has images from some of our incidents, training drills and Fire Company events. Enjoy your stay and come back frequently.


Incidents
Garage fire at 21 Michael Road. Photos
Motor vehicle accident on County Road. Photos
Structure fire at 360 West Mountain Road. Photos


training
Mass Casuality Disaster Drill. Photos
SCBA and Confined Space Drill. Photos

events & Other activities

PROMOTION CEREMONY
On June 23, 2010, Lieutenant Jay Dixon was promoted to the rank of Captain and assigned to lead Weatogue Station
. Photos

The Simsbury Volunteer Fire Company and Ladies Auxiliary hosted the 12th Annual Golf Tournament on June 10, 2010. THANK YOU to everyone who particpated whether as golfer, volunteer, sponsor or donor! Photos and additional information to be posted soon.

The Simsbury Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary will announce the recipient of the newly created Bowman-Kerr Scholarship soon. Deadline for submission was May 1st.  Learn more.

THANK YOU to everyone who attended the Fisherman's Breakfast on Saturday, April 17th. We appreciate everyone who came out to enjoy breakfast with us. Learn more.

On March 27, SVFC firefighters, along with family and friends tackled the tower at Hartford 21 and raised almost $10,000 for the American Lung Association. Read more & see photos.
                                                                             

 

 

 

main station replacement

Learn more about this project
See photographs of the construction


public safety bulletin
Outdoor Grilling Safety Tips
Propane and charcoal grills must only be used outdoors and should be set well away from siding and out from under eaves. Never leave your grill unattended while cooking.
Learn more about safe outdoor grilling.


Lightning Safety Tips
Fires started by lightning peak in the summer months and in the late afternoon and early evenings. Learn more lightning tips.


calendar of events

Throughout the year our Fire Company hosts and participates in many events within Simsbury and the surrounding communities. Visit our calendar to view any upcoming events and make sure to click on the event description for additional details.
 

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To minimize injuries, and property loss from fire, hazardous conditions, rescue situations, and other disasters, by providing excellent state of the art, life and property conservation, emergency and educational services while recognizing our people as our most important resource and the key to our success!

If you would like to be notified when we publish News & Events, add new pages, or make significant changes, send us an email here and ask to be placed on the Updates list. Make sure that we are able to see your email address in the message.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY DIAL 911!

In Simsbury, dialing 911 gives you immediate access to the fire department, police and EMS. Emergency calls may also be placed via the red emergency phones located on the front of all of our fire stations except Main Station as our dispatch center is located there. For non-emergency calls you may contact the fire department directly by dialing 658-1971.

 

Photo courtesy of www.firehero.org

In appreciation of our men and women protecting freedom around the world

 

In memory of those firefighters who died in the line of duty

 

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Last Updated: July 18, 2010 7:53 AM ET