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Our Mission

The mission at the West Hartford Fire Department is to provide superior customer service and integrated emergency response to any situation that threatens the life, safety and well-being of people and property. 

The department consists of 100 staff and suppression personnel. There are five (5) fire stations that house three (3) engine companies and two (2) combination engine-ladder companies (quint). The department provides service in the areas of fire prevention and education, fire suppression, fire investigation, heavy rescue, handling hazardous materials incidents, fire inspections, code enforcement and emergency medical service. The department is also a vital link in the emergency management (civil preparedness) services provided in the community.

Our commitment and compassion extends to all our divisions; Operations, Fire Prevention, Training, Maintenance, and Administration.

The Town of West Hartford is a Class 2X Insurance Service Office (ISO) community. The latest evaluation was 2021. 

Block Party

The permitted hours for a block party are 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM on weekdays or from 12 noon to 9:00 PM on holidays and weekends. You must complete a Permit Application 4 days prior to the event. 

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This emergency notification system enables the Town to provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe weather, unexpected road closures, missing persons, and evacuation of buildings or neighborhoods.

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What the West Hartford Fire Department will do to assist the Community including;

How to dispose of a fire extinguisher
Obtain a fire incident report
Key box services
Special Needs Registration Form
and more!

 

WHFD

The Town has an Emergency Operations Plan, which covers the coordination and use of resources during any type of natural or man-made disaster. For additional information call 860-561-8300.

EMS Truck

The Town of West Hartford Fire Department (WHFD) provides Advanced Life Support (ALS) emergency medical services to our residents with leading-edge care and technology. With response times well-ahead of national standards, the WHFD operates with five cross-trained paramedic staffed units across our five response districts. Utilizing a combination of quick-response lightweight vehicles and heavy apparatus, visitors and residents should feel confident in the highest level of rapid emergency medical care 24-hours-per-day. 

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The West Hartford Fire Department anticipates accepting applications for the position of Firefighter / Paramedic in the spring of this year. To apply, we will require a valid CPAT certification (obtained within the past year), and graduation from a Paramedic Program.  

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The FMO provides full time service to the community and consists of a Fire Marshal, a Deputy Fire Marshal, Fire Inspector, and staff assistant.

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Fire Education, PSAs Organizations, Support to surrounding Fire Departments

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The West Hartford Fire Department welcomes group tours of the Fire Stations and upon request, we will donate a ride to or from your school for any local school fundraisers. Please email Melinda McKeown or call 860-561-8317 for more information.

 

Office Hours

Monday - Friday
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
(Closed for lunch hour 12-1 PM)

Contact Information

West Hartford Fire Headquarters
95 Raymond Rd
West Hartford, CT 06107
Phone: 860-561-8300
Fax: 860-969-2911

Staff Directory

Fire Department

Phone Numbers:
Work: 860-561-8300

Fire Prevention

Phone Numbers:
Work: 860-561-8320

Fire Routine Calls

Phone Numbers:
Work: 860-523-5263

Greg Priest

Job Title: Fire Chief & Emergency Management Director
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 860-561-8300

Jay Silver

Job Title: Assistant Fire Chief
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 860-561-8307

Robert Grimaldi

Job Title: Fire Marshal
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 860-561-8347

Neal Sinatro

Job Title: Deputy Fire Chief
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 860-561-8300

John Sokolowski

Job Title: Deputy Fire Chief
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 860-561-8370

Eric Munsell

Job Title: Deputy Fire Chief
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 860-561-8321

Jarrad Smith

Job Title: Deputy Fire Chief
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 860-561-8309

Keith Albert

Job Title: Deputy Fire Chief
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 860-561-8319

James Paul, Jr.

Job Title: Deputy Fire Marshal
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 860-561-8308

Chris Wilcox

Job Title: Deputy Fire Marshal
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 860-561-8362

Rocco Laudato

Job Title: EMS Officer
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 860-561-8356

Jeremiah Bassett

Job Title: Mechanic
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 860-561-8333

Andrew Eccles

Job Title: Community Support Officer
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 860-561-8309

Melinda McKeown

Job Title: Office Operations Specialist
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 860-561-8317

Sue Bedford

Job Title: Staff Assistant
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 860-561-8318

Jeff Dufresne

Job Title: Staff Assistant
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 860-561-8360

Daniel Savelli

Job Title: Network Engineer
Email:
Phone Numbers:
Work: 860-561-7589
Remembering Apparatus Operator Joseph Mangione
Apparatus Operator Joe Mangione