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The Terryville Volunteer Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency services to citizens At the present time, we have 95 regular members.

The Terryville Volunteer Fire Department is a non-profit corporation chartered by the State of Connecticut and established to provide fire protection and emergency service to the people of the Town of Plymouth. Such services include emergency response to fires, motor vehicle accidents, hazardous material incidents, and other related calls. The Terryville Volunteer Fire Department is also extremely active with Fire Prevention programs. These programs are offered to elementary schools, cub scouts, senior citizens groups and special groups as needed. If interested in joining, please call 860-585-6009 or you can click here for an application. All content including but not limited to logos, artwork, and photos are property of the Terryville Fire Department and shall not be used without consent by the Terryville Fire Department.

10/31/2026

🎃👻 Happy Halloween from the Terryville Fire Department! 🚒🎃

We’d like to wish all Town of Plymouth residents a safe, fun, and spooktacular Halloween! As you head out for trick-or-treating, remember a few safety tips:

🔦 Be Seen: Carry flashlights or glow sticks and wear reflective clothing.

🚸 Stay Alert: Use sidewalks, cross at intersections, and watch for traffic.

🚗 Drive Carefully: Slow down and keep an eye out for little ghosts and goblins!

🕯️ Prevent Fires: Use battery-operated candles instead of open flames in your Halloween decorations.

From all of us at the Terryville Fire Department, have a safe and Happy Halloween! Stay spooky, stay safe! 🎃🚒

10/30/2026

If you see smoke or fire, call 911 immediately! Brush fires can spread rapidly in these weather conditions, turning into dangerous situations in a matter of minutes. Stay alert and don’t hesitate to report any signs of fire!

10/13/2026

Fire Prevention 2026 Has Come to a Close!

As we wrap up another year of Fire Prevention activities, the Terryville Fire Department would like to thank our local schools, teachers, students, and community members for welcoming us and helping make this year’s fire prevention education efforts a success!

Throughout our visits, firefighters had the opportunity to interact with students, demonstrate firefighting equipment, showcase our apparatus, and discuss the importance of fire safety. One of the most important lessons we share is that fire prevention isn’t just for children. Fire safety is everyone’s responsibility, regardless of age!

A Few Important Fire Safety Reminders:

Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, inside bedrooms, and outside sleeping areas. Test them monthly and replace them when recommended by the manufacturer.

Have an Escape Plan: Know two ways out of every room when possible, establish a family meeting place outside, and practice your escape plan at least twice a year.

Cook Safely: Never leave cooking unattended, and keep combustible materials away from stovetops.

Prevent Electrical Fires: Avoid overloading outlets, replace damaged electrical cords, and never run extension cords under rugs.

Heat Your Home Safely: Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from heating equipment, and have heating systems and chimneys inspected regularly.

Close Before You Doze: Sleeping with your bedroom door closed can help slow the spread of smoke, heat, and fire.

Get Out, Stay Out: If a fire occurs, evacuate immediately, stay outside, and call 911. Never reenter a burning building.

While Fire Prevention Week may be over, our commitment to educating and protecting the community continues year-round. Remember, fire prevention doesn’t end when the presentations are over. The lessons we teach today can save lives tomorrow.

From all of us at the Terryville Fire Department, thank you for another successful year of fire prevention education. Stay safe, Terryville!

10/13/2026

Tonight, members of the Terryville Fire Department and Plymouth Ambulance Corps came together for a joint training session focused on our newly acquired radio communications equipment and its capabilities.

Last year, through the leadership and efforts of Captain Joseph Dolan, the Terryville Fire Department was awarded a substantial Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This funding made possible the purchase of new portable, mobile, and base station radios for both the Fire Department and Ambulance Corps.

The new equipment addresses critical deficiencies in our aging communications system, incorporates updated technology, and significantly improves interoperability with neighboring communities and emergency response agencies throughout Connecticut.

During tonight’s training, Captain Dolan provided members of both organizations with an overview of the new radios, their functions, and operational capabilities. Following the training, the radios were officially placed into service. Additional equipment is expected to arrive and be placed into service over the coming weeks, completing the remaining purchases associated with the grant.

This investment represents a significant advancement in public safety for the Town of Plymouth. Reliable communications are essential to emergency operations, and these improvements will enhance coordination, strengthen our ability to respond effectively, and, most importantly, improve the safety of the firefighters and emergency medical personnel who serve our community.

We extend our appreciation to Captain Dolan for his dedication and hard work in securing this funding and helping bring this important project to fruition.

Plymouth Volunteer Ambulance Corps

10/11/2026

⚠️ Update: ROADWAY REOPENED ⚠️

⛔️ROAD CLOSURE ALERT⛔️

Main Street (Route 6) is currently closed between Elm Street and Benedict Street due to a motor vehicle accident. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and use alternate routes.

Please exercise caution and anticipate potential traffic delays.

10/08/2026

SECOND ALARM STRUCTURE FIRE | ORCHARD STREET TERRYVILLE, CT.

Today, at approximately 9:30 a.m., the Terryville Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire on Orchard Street in the Terryville section of Plymouth.

Our Dispatch Center received multiple 911 calls reporting heavy fire and smoke coming from the residence. Based on the severity of these initial reports, a second alarm was transmitted prior to the arrival of the first fire department units, bringing additional personnel and resources to the scene.

Upon arrival (7 minutes after initial dispatch), firefighters encountered a rapidly advancing fire that had originated on the rear deck of the residence and had already extended into the third floor and attic space.

Firefighters immediately initiated an aggressive interior attack, making a strong push to reach the third floor and contain the advancing flames. However, deteriorating fire conditions and concerns over the structural integrity of the roof forced crews to withdraw from the building.

Once all personnel had safely exited the structure, Tower 1 was placed into operation, directing an elevated master stream into the third floor to knock down the heavy volume of fire. This operation significantly reduced fire conditions, allowing firefighters to safely reenter the residence and conduct a more direct interior attack on remaining fire and concealed pockets of burning material.

The fire caused extensive fire and smoke damage to the third floor and attic, along with significant smoke and water damage throughout the first and second floors.

Most importantly, we are pleased to report that NO injuries occurred as a result of this incident.

🚒 TERRYVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONSE

* Engines 1, 2, 3, and 5
* Tower 1
* Cars 1, 2, and 3
* Rescue 6
* Support

🚒 MUTUAL AID RESPONSE

* Bristol Fire Department, Engine 1
* Thomaston Fire Department, Engine 7
* Harwinton Fire Department, Engine 3
* Harwinton West Side Fire Department, Engine 12
* Wolcott Fire Department, Engine

We extend our sincere appreciation to our mutual aid partners for their rapid response, professionalism, and assistance throughout this challenging incident. Large-scale incidents such as this demonstrate the importance of our mutual aid system and the strong working relationships between neighboring departments.

We would also like to recognize and thank the Plymouth Volunteer Ambulance Corps for providing firefighter rehabilitation services on scene, helping ensure the health and safety of our personnel during this physically demanding operation.

🏫 A SPECIAL MESSAGE TO FISHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

To the students and staff of Fisher Elementary School, we owe you an apology!

Our firefighters were looking forward to spending time with you today as part of our Fire Prevention Program. Unfortunately, the fire service has a way of changing plans without much notice, and we had to make a rather unexpected departure.

We promise we haven’t forgotten about you, and we WILL make it up to you!

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Terryville Fire Department
Proudly Serving the Community of Plymouth, Connecticut

10/07/2026

🚨🚨Mutual aid Request🚨🚨

Terryville Fire is responding to Thomaston with an Engine and Tower 1 for a possible structure fire on Waterbury Road in a large commercial building.

Update 4:10pm

All units have been released from Thomaston.

10/07/2026

***FIRE ALERT***

TFD is operating a 2nd alarm structure fire on Orchard Street. Avoid the area and expect detours.

Mutual aid from Bristol Fire Department, Thomaston Volunteer Fire Department, Harwinton West Side Volunteer Fire Department, Harwinton Volunteer Fire Department, Wolcott Volunteer Fire Department Co. 2

Update- 10:30am
The incident has been placed under control. All units will be remaining on scene for overhual

09/29/2026

ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE: 3:20pm
The roadway has reopened to all traffic.

TRAFFIC ALERT: ROUTE 6 (MAIN STREET) CLOSED

Please be advised that, due to a motor vehicle accident, Route 6 (Main Street) is closed between Allen Street and Maple Street in the Terryville section of town.

All traffic should avoid the area until further notice.

Non-truck traffic should be able to bypass the accident scene using local back roads.

Truck Detour:

Westbound truck traffic should take Route 72 (N Riverside Ave.) to Preston Road, then onto North Harwinton Ave, to Harwinton Ave, and return to Route 6.

Eastbound truck traffic should follow the same route in reverse.

Please use caution and allow additional travel time

07/15/2026

Due to a recent phone upgrade, our Station 2 (Plymouth Company 691 Main St. Plymouth, CT. 06782) phone line is not working. If you need to contact us in the meantime, please call our headquarters station at (860)583-6509. Remember to report all emergencies, call 911, or for non-emergent requests call Litchfield County Dispatch at (860)496-0711.

Address

21 Harwinton Avenue
Terryville, CT
06786

Telephone

+18605836509

Website

https://www.communityconnect.io/info/ct-terryville

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