Atwood Hose Fire Company

11/01/2026

An extra hour of sleep? Yes, please. When you turn your clocks back on Sunday, Nov. 1, check your smoke alarms. It’s a perfect time to test smoke alarms and change replaceable batteries. Get more smoke alarm safety tips: https://bit.ly/4yTig2a.

10/31/2026

At 11:12 AM today, the Atwood Hose Fire Company FAST Team was dispatched to a working structure fire in the Attawaugan section of Killingly.

Upon arrival, our members integrated with incoming mutual aid departments to establish the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) for this large-scale incident.

Today’s deployment marked a historic first in our fire company's 130-year history, as our crew worked side-by-side with the members of Webster Fire Department (MA) Engine 4 to form a joint RIT.

Our team was released at 1600hrs.

Webster Fire / Rescue Massachusetts

10/30/2026

Messaging around smoke alarms and batteries is more nuanced now that newer smoke alarms often feature 10-year batteries.

For those ending this weekend, change clocks and check batteries only if needed. Test smoke alarms monthly.

For more information on changing clocks and batteries: https://nfpa.social/4o3pEmg

10/30/2026

Today, we're celebrating the firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and all first responders who help keep our communities safe. Happy ! Thank you for your service. ❤️

10/25/2026

This weekend Chief Duval attended the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) High-Rise Symposium with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
Fire and life safety professionals and fire service leaders from around the world attend this conference to participate in hands-on demonstrations, behind the scene tours of high rise structures, and listen to presentations from leaders in the high-rise safety field.

10/25/2026

At 0157 hrs this morning Atwood Hose Fire Company responded to a mutual aid call for a Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) for a fire on Porter Pond Road in the Oneco section of Sterling.
On arrival our members teamed up with RIT members from Central Village Fire Company Station 97 and Western Coventry FD to form a team.
Our crew was released at 0530hrs.

Oneco Fire Department

10/24/2026

This evening we participated in the SHE PTO 'Trunk or Treat" event at the Shepard Hill Elementary School.

Members handed out candy and fire prevention goodies to the little gremlins, witches, and super heroes.

Thank you to the PTO for the invite.

10/22/2026

Last evening, for townwide training, we traveled to the Eastern CT Fire School in Willimantic for our annual live fire training.
Over two hours, we completed several evolutions focused on fireground tactics and interior suppression techniques.
Crews practiced coordination while operating under realistic, high-heat conditions.
This training, utilizing simulated scenarios, ensures our readiness for emergency responses and remains a vital component of our ongoing commitment to community safety.

Moosup Fire Department
Central Village Fire Company Station 97
Plainfield Fire Co. #1

10/19/2026

10/10/2026

Chief Duval completed the Hartford Half-Marathon this morning. Thanks to the many generous donors, he exceeded his fund-raising goal. It was a beautiful day for a race.

Thank you to ALL who supported his training, and his race.