Colchester Fire & Emergency Medical Services

10/20/2026

****Colchester Fire & EMS bids farewell and Thanks to Lieutenant Chris Bellantone****

Today, Colchester Fire & EMS recognizes Lieutenant Chris Bellantone as he completes his final shift with the department.

Chris joined Colchester Fire & EMS in October 2020 and was promoted to Lieutenant in April 2022. In this capacity, he served as a shift officer and the department’s Health & Safety Officer, providing leadership and oversight in support of personnel safety, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness.

As Health & Safety Officer, Chris was responsible for overseeing several essential department programs, including respiratory fit testing, physicals, Safety Data Sheet (SDS) documentation, SCBA maintenance, station inspections, and other health and safety initiatives. His work contributed to maintaining the safety and preparedness of our personnel and supporting the department’s ability to deliver effective emergency services to the community.

On behalf of Colchester Fire & EMS, we extend our sincere appreciation to Lt. Bellantone for his years of service, leadership, and contributions to the department and the residents of Colchester. We wish him continued success in his future endeavors as he begins the next chapter of his professional journey.

Thank you for your service, Lieutenant Bellantone, and best wishes for the future.

10/20/2026

October 20th, 2026

Your Colchester Firefighters & EMS Personnel have responded to 2,000 calls for service this year as of today.

Engine 128 is currently responding to it.

10/20/2026

Personnel are responding to the 200 block of Middletown Rd between Cabin Rd and Bulkeley Hill Rd for a reported car vs semi truck vehicle accident. The road was temporarily closed.

10/19/2026

Personnel are responding to a reported 2 car motor vehicle accident in the 900 block of Middletown Rd (Route 16) near Waterhole Rd.

10/19/2026

One week left to apply! Applications close on October 23rd!

WE’RE HIRING! CAREER FIREFIGHTER/EMTs!!

Colchester Fire & EMS is seeking motivated, dedicated individuals to join our team! If you’re passionate about serving the community and making a difference, we encourage you to apply.

Minimum Qualifications Include:

Connecticut EMT-B certification
Connecticut Firefighter II certification
Valid CPAT completed within one year of appointment
Valid Connecticut driver’s license with Q endorsement, or CDL A/B with the ability to qualify on department apparatus within six months of appointment

📅 Application Deadline: October 23, 2026

Submit your cover letter, resume, Town of Colchester employment application, and copies of certifications to [email protected] or in person at the Office of the First Selectman. Job posting and town application can be found at https://www.colchesterct.gov/human-resources/pages/employment-opportunities

Questions? Contact Human Resources at 860-537-7229.

Join a department committed to providing quality fire, rescue, and medical services to our community with pride, dedication & excellence!

👉 Don’t miss your opportunity to become part of the Colchester Fire & EMS team!

10/18/2026

Personnel are responding to a car accident in the 600 block of Middletown Rd between CEMETERY RD & WESTCHESTER RD. Please use caution in the area.

10/17/2026

Personnel are responding to the 200 block of Parum Road (Route 354) for a reported two car motor vehicle accident

10/15/2026

Personnel are responding to Route 16 (Middletown Rd) @ Waterhole Rd for a reported car vs motorcycle vehicle accident.

10/15/2026

Personnel with Rescue 128 and Car 28 responding to the Town of Marlborough as a RIT assignment for a smoke in the building.

10/14/2026

Rescue 128 as part of a RIT assignment is in East Hampton. They’re investigating multiple electrical related incidents with smoke odors in the area of Hog Hill and Terp Road.