Botsford Fire Rescue

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Botsford Fire Rescue We are an all volunteer fire department in Newtown, Connecticut.

Yesterday, Botsford Fire, Hawleyville FD and Newtown Hook & Ladder traveled to New Haven Fire School for a combined live...
10/19/2026

Yesterday, Botsford Fire, Hawleyville FD and Newtown Hook & Ladder traveled to New Haven Fire School for a combined live burn training.

A few shots of a multi vehicle roll over from this past Friday into Saturday overnight. We responded along with Newtown ...
10/11/2026

A few shots of a multi vehicle roll over from this past Friday into Saturday overnight. We responded along with Newtown Hook & Ladder . Initially reported as with entrapment, but all occupants were able to exit on their own. Newtown Ambulance handled medical with mutual aid ems from Brookfield Fire Company

Overnight, we long with Newtown Hook & Ladder responded to a private home for an electrical fire. The homeowner was aler...
09/29/2026

Overnight, we long with Newtown Hook & Ladder responded to a private home for an electrical fire. The homeowner was alerted to an issue by their dogs. He was able to knock down the flame with home kept fire suppression tools. Fortunately, there was no extension to the rest of the home. We isolated power to the home and requested Eversource to respond.

Last night members trained on extrication techniques with a donated vehicle. Photos by Eric Jones
09/29/2026

Last night members trained on extrication techniques with a donated vehicle. Photos by Eric Jones

This afternoon we were dispatched to the 350 area of South Main Street for the 1 car MVC with injuries. Engine 551 and C...
09/27/2026

This afternoon we were dispatched to the 350 area of South Main Street for the 1 car MVC with injuries. Engine 551 and Car 5 responded. Tanker 559 was also requested for traffic control. 2 motorists transported by Newtown Ambulance with minor injuries. Newtown CT Police also on scene and investigated. CTDOT requested due to oil slick in the roadway. Hilarios Towing handled the recovery.

This morning 2 tankers were requested to the town of Easton for a working fire. Tanker 559 and Dodgingtown Fire departme...
09/27/2026

This morning 2 tankers were requested to the town of Easton for a working fire. Tanker 559 and Dodgingtown Fire department tanker 229 responded. Fire was knocked down quickly by Easton fire along with mutual aid from Stepney Fire Department Long Hill Fire Department and Fairfield Fire Department

Yesterday evening, we were requested second due to assist SandyHookVolFire&Rescue with a boat that sunk and was leaking ...
09/25/2026

Yesterday evening, we were requested second due to assist SandyHookVolFire&Rescue with a boat that sunk and was leaking gas and oil. Containment and absorbent booms were deployed and CT DEEP was requested to the scene.

Engine 551 and Newtown Hook & Ladder 114 attended mass this evening at StRoseofLima Newtown in memory of those lost and ...
09/11/2026

Engine 551 and Newtown Hook & Ladder 114 attended mass this evening at StRoseofLima Newtown in memory of those lost and those still suffering from 9/11/2001. Lest we forget. We pray for peace and pray for healing of those affected. We also pray for peace and the safety of our community and first responders.

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A few photos from last night’s interagency drill focusing on water supply. Tanker 559 participated. We appreciate the op...
09/02/2026

A few photos from last night’s interagency drill focusing on water supply. Tanker 559 participated. We appreciate the opportunity to train with our sister departments Newtown Hook & Ladder Hawleyville FD SandyHookVolFire&Rescue and Dodgingtown Fire department to better serve the residents of the town of

Photo credit John George and Ryan Luning

At 12:20 this afternoon, all Newtown companies were dispatched to a structure fire in our first due area. Newtown CT Pol...
08/26/2026

At 12:20 this afternoon, all Newtown companies were dispatched to a structure fire in our first due area. Newtown CT Police arrived first and confirmed a working fire in the garage. All occupants exited the home but 2 pet cats were unaccounted for. Hawleyville FD chief Dave Janofsky was first fire chief on scene and established command. Engine 551 was first arriving apparatus. First attack line was stretched into the home and interior crews began fire suppression. A second line was stretched to the rear of the home. Engine 551 nursed off tanker 559 and Dodgingtown Fire department tanker 229. Firefighters were able to keep the fire contained to the garage and minimized damage to the living quarters. One indoor cat was found alive by firefighters and was safe. The other cat is an indoor/outdoor cat and is believed to be safe and is expected to return home. No firefighter injuries. The incident was declared under control at 12:55pm, just 35 minutes after dispatch. Newtown Fire Marshals office is investigating the cause. Thank you to all our sister Newtown Departments for assistance and good stop!

Hawleyville FD Dodgingtown Fire department Newtown Hook & Ladder SandyHookVolFire&Rescue

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315 S Main Street
Newtown, CT
06470

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+12032704388

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