Fire Department

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West Hartford has five (5) Fire Stations. Read more for location information. 

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. 

Get alerted about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for our Emergency Advisories Program. 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.

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!

The Fire Chief serves as the Director of Emergency Management for the Town. 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.

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. 

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.  

The Fire Marshal’s Office is a part of the Community Risk Reduction Division within the West Hartford Fire Department. The FMO provides full time service to the community and consists of a Fire Marshal, a Deputy Fire Marshal, Fire Inspector, and staff assistant.

Fire Education, PSA, Organizations, Support to surrounding Fire Departments

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.

Review our FAQs that address common inquires or concerns regarding the Fire Department.