Roxbury Volunteer Fire Department

09/25/2026

9.23.26 Thursday nights are our work and training night. Tonight, Asst Chief Brien Cartagena delivered training on vehicle rescue/extrication at the Public Works yard. Nineteen members were present for this review of how to use the rescue tools needed to free people from wrecked vehicles.

09/24/2026

Our Roxbury Fire and EMS personnel are always striving to better their skills and knowledge base. Tonight, six members of our agencies attended a Snakebite Class in Bantam given by Dr Ryan Cole assisted by Dr Wes Kyle, both of St Mary's Hospital/Trinity Health Care of New England. Our personnel respond to a number of trail rescues both in and around the Town of Roxbury, which are inhabited by Timble Rattlesnakes and Copperheads.
In attendance were EMS Chief Sarah Lauriat, Mike Tiberio, Bernie Meehan, and the McGuinn Family (EMT Sharon, FFs Brandon and Cory).
Roxbury Ambulance

09/24/2026

One of our Rising Stars!! Junior Member Hunter Pryor completed his CPR Training this week, instructed by Roxbury Ambulance EMT Lauren Lord. Hunter is a high school student who is following in his Dad Mike's footsteps as he is a career firefighter for the Wilton Fire Department. Town of Roxbury Michael Pryor

09/21/2026

Photo from 1949. This was Roxbury Engine 2, 1948 Dodge with the fire apparatus portion completed the Maxim Motor Corp of Middleboro, Massachusetts. This was the first fire engine Roxbury bought new!!
From the looks of the men inspecting the truck, it's a logical guess that this was the day the truck was delivered to Roxbury.

09/11/2026

Every Thursday Night The Roxbury Volunteer Fire Department spends a few hours training and/or checking equipment. Tonight, Chief Jim Lowe and his wife Laura, assisted by Chef Brooks Titcomb put together a cook out for the firefighters as they went about their work night, including checking our inflatable boat!! Twenty members were on hand, and then responded with both Engines to a Automatic Fire Alarm ...

09/09/2026

This is an enormous problem with the fire service, effects all of us!

Local fire chiefs say spiking fire truck prices and a national shortage of the vehicles are causing problems for departments and communities throughout the region.

The issue is also being watched by the U.S. Congress, members of which claim pumper trucks can average $1 million and ladder trucks can run as much as $2 million.

Read more: https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/connecticut-fire-truck-costs-delays-22400043.php

09/01/2026

08/28/2026

Thursday Night - work night and equipment check. We meet every Thursday night at 7p, do some training, or check equipment, and most times order some pizza!!
If you think you want to join us, and you want to wear a cool fire helmet, come on down and talk to us!!

08/23/2026

Just a few of our ladies of the RVFD Auxiliary and Roxbury Ambulance at the Bridgewater Country Fair! We had a great time marching with the Roxbury Volunteer Fire Department!

08/22/2026

The Roxbury Volunteer Fire Department had a GREAT time tonight participating in the Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Department Parade!
We were joined by members of the Women's Auxillary as well as Roxbury Ambulance members.. TWENTY FIVE People total!!
We might not have won a trophy, but we had a blast and made an appearance!!
Town of Roxbury
Town of Bridgewater, Connecticut