Guilford Fire Department

09/11/2026

09/03/2026

Job Application Link

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09/03/2026

GUILFORD FIRE DEPARTMENT ADULT, CHILD & INFANT CPR/AED
CLASS

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 6:00 PM - 10:00 pm

Guilford Fire Headquarters
390 Church Street

$75 PER PERSON

IF INTERESTED PLEASE CALL 203-453-8045 OR EMAIL
[email protected]

PAYMENT REQUIRED WHEN SIGNING UP IN ORDER TO
RESERVE YOUR SPOT

08/22/2026

On the one-year anniversary of his passing, the Guilford Fire Department pauses to remember Firefighter Mike Terrio. Mike’s dedication to the fire service, his friendship, and the impact he had on those who served alongside him will never be forgotten. Today, we honor his memory and keep his family, friends, and fellow firefighters in our thoughts. Rest easy Mike, you are deeply missed.

07/24/2026

Congratulations to the 58th graduating class from the Connecticut State fire Academy Cadet program “Introduction to the Fire Service“.

Jim Strong , Lt. Mike Speringo and Deputy Chief Robert Auger as lead advisors, are very proud of all the Cadets and what they have accomplished. One year ago, we combined five Shoreline towns for Fire Cadet Training. Clinton, Guilford, Haddam, Killingworth and Westbrook. These Cadets have trained consistently every Tuesday night throughout the past year. Their hard work, training and passion, for the fire service has been proven at the Academy.

AJ Brown Clinton fire department received Senior Counselor Award

Naomi Perrone-Grey Westbrook fire department Award for Honor Cadet

Gabriella Speringo Guilford Fire Department
Assigned Aerial Lieutenant

Anthony Alberino Clinton Fire department
Assigned Crew Leader

07/17/2026

GUILFORD FIRE DEPARTMENT

ADULT, CHILD & INFANT CPR/AED CLASS

AUGUST 3, 2026

6:00 PM – 10:00 pm

$50 PER PERSON

IF INTERESTED PLEASE CALL 203-453-8045 OR EMAIL
[email protected]

PAYMENT REQUIRED WHEN SIGNING UP IN ORDER TO
RESERVE YOUR SPOT

07/15/2026

Dear Residents of Guilford,
Many of you have likely noticed the haze in the air and the unique, milky or orange tinted sky today. This is not local, it is caused by smoke from major wildfires burning in Canada, primarily in southern Ontario (with additional contributions from fires in northern Minnesota). Strong upper-level winds have carried the smoke plume hundreds of miles south and east, bringing it across the Great Lakes and directly into Southern New England, including Connecticut.
Important Update:
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has issued a statewide Air Quality Alert for fine particles (PM2.5) today, Wednesday, July 15, and Thursday, July 16, 2026. Air quality levels are currently in the “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” range across much of the state.

What you should know & do:
Sensitive groups (children, older adults, pregnant people, and anyone with heart or lung conditions such as asthma or COPD) should limit outdoor activities and strenuous exercise.
Everyone should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion when possible.
Keep windows closed if indoor air quality feels poor and use air conditioning on recirculate mode.
Check real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) before going outside: airnow.gov or the CT DEEP website.

The Guilford Fire Department is closely monitoring the situation in coordination with state and local agencies. This smoke event is affecting air quality and visibility but does not present an immediate wildfire threat to our town. We will continue to provide updates as conditions change.
For the latest information:
• CT DEEP Air Quality → portal.ct.gov/DEEP
• AirNow Fire & Smoke Map → airnow.gov

07/11/2026

✅ BOIL WATER ORDER LIFTED – GUILFORD

The Town of Guilford has been notified by Connecticut Water that the mandatory Boil Water Order has been lifted for customers served by the Guilford Water System.

You may now resume normal use of your tap water. Repeat water samples have confirmed that the water meets all state and federal safe drinking water standards and does not present a risk of E. coli contamination.

Connecticut Water has advised that the boil water order was issued Friday after a single routine water sample collected at one tap in Essex indicated the presence of E. coli bacteria. Although all other water samples, including those collected from water sources, showed no evidence of contamination, Connecticut Department of Public Health regulations required Connecticut Water to issue a precautionary Boil Water Order for customers served by the interconnected water systems while additional testing was completed.

The results of the follow-up testing confirmed that this was an isolated incident at one localized sampling location in Essex and not a widespread issue within the water system.
The Town of Guilford appreciates the prompt response and continued communication from Connecticut Water, the Connecticut Department of Public Health, and all local and regional partners throughout this event. We also thank our residents for their patience, understanding, and cooperation while this precautionary public health measure was in effect.

If you have questions regarding your water service or account, please contact Connecticut Water Customer Service at 1-800-286-5700 or by email at [email protected].

Thank you for your cooperation in helping protect the health and safety of our community.

07/11/2026

🚨 BOIL WATER ORDER UPDATE – JULY 10, 2026 🚨

The Town of Guilford is sharing the following update from Connecticut Water regarding the mandatory Boil Water Order, which remains in effect for customers served by the Guilford Water System.

Connecticut Water continues to work closely with the Connecticut Department of Public Health after E. coli was detected in one routine water sample collected in Essex. As a precaution, the Boil Water Order remains in effect for customers in Deep River, Essex, Haddam, Chester, Old Saybrook, Westbrook, Clinton, Madison, and Guilford while additional testing is completed.

Connecticut Water understands this situation is disruptive and appreciates everyone's patience. The company performs more than 120,000 routine water quality tests each year, and this boil water order is required by the Connecticut Department of Public Health while follow-up testing is underway.

Please continue to:

Bring tap water to a rolling boil for at least one (1) minute before:
Drinking
Preparing food or baby formula
Making ice
Brushing your teeth
Washing dishes
Tap water may continue to be used for bathing, showering, and laundry.

Free drinking water is available from Connecticut Water at the following locations. Please bring your own clean container for filling:

John Winthrop Middle School – Deep River
Westbrook Fire Department
I-95 Commuter Lot – Madison

Connecticut Water has advised that another update will be provided by approximately 8:00 PM this evening, or sooner if new information becomes available.

The Town of Guilford will continue to share verified updates as they are received. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

07/11/2026

🚨 BOIL WATER ORDER IN EFFECT 🚨

The Connecticut Water Company has issued a mandatory Boil Water Order for customers served by the Guilford Water System, after E. coli bacteria was detected during routine testing at one sample location in Essex.

If you are a Connecticut Water customer in Guilford:

Do NOT drink tap water without boiling it first.

Bring water to a rolling boil for at least one (1) minute, then allow it to cool before using it for:

Drinking
Preparing food or baby formula
Making ice
Brushing your teeth
Washing dishes

⚠️ If your home is served by a private well, this Boil Water Order does NOT apply to you.

Connecticut Water is working closely with the Connecticut Department of Public Health and has completed additional water sampling throughout the system. Test results are expected within approximately 24 hours, and updates will be provided as they become available.
For the latest information and updates, visit Connecticut Water's Service Alerts page.

The Town of Guilford will continue to share verified information as it is received from Connecticut Water. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.