Neighbors helping neighbors
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The Bowman-Kerr Auxiliary Scholarship
This applicant needs to not only be an upstanding citizen of our community, but also truly represent what it means to be a volunteer. A Volunteer in the truest sense means to offer oneself or ones services for some undertaking…
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27th Annual Golf Tournament & Banquet Dinner
Please Register by May 26th 2025 marks our 81st year proudly serving the residents of Simsbury as an all-volunteer fire company. We invite you to join us on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, as we sponsor our 27th Annual Golf Tournament…
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Community Conversations: An Interview With Fire Chief Todd Myers
SCM Board Member, Paul Henault, hosts an Interview with Fire Chief Todd Myers, during this program they discuss the current capability of the Simsbury Volunteer Fire Station, Why you should volunteer, discussion about the L.A. Fires, and a brief history…
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Christopher Burkett #489
It is with deep regret and sadness that the Simsbury Volunteer Fire Company announces the passing of active Firefighter and past Lieutenant, Christopher Burkett #489. For the last sixteen years Firefighter Burkett has honorably served the Town of Simsbury as…
Our Mission
To minimize injuries, and property loss from fire, hazardous conditions, rescue situations, and other disasters, by providing excellent state of the art, life and property conservation, emergency and educational services while recognizing our people as our most important resource and the key to our success!
Celebrate!
As we commemorate the Fire Company’s 80th anniversary, we’re excited to embark on a significant upgrade to this cherished area and will undertake a comprehensive renovation. This includes removing and replacing worn or damaged bricks, regrading the base for optimal drainage, and incorporating new engraved bricks to honor individuals and businesses.
Thank you for being a part of this legacy!
Volunteer
Our volunteers respond 24/7/365 to more than 600 calls annually in a coverage area that includes an airport and farms, major corporate headquarters and homes, many public and private schools, businesses, skating center, national historic places and state parks all spread over 34 square miles of streets, winding roads, steep hills, including many ponds, lakes and rivers.
The Simsbury Volunteer Fire Company is an all-volunteer organization whose members provide fire & rescue services to the Town of Simsbury and mutual aid assistance to surrounding communities.
Looking For Tariffville Residents To Join
Attention Tariffville Residents: We Need Your Help!
We have six fire stations across our town that respond to all of Simsbury’s fire and rescue emergencies. These stations are staffed with volunteers from within our community! While we are always welcoming residents from across town to join our organization, we need help from our Tariffville residents! If you have ever wanted to be part of a great team, learn new skills and help your community we would love for you to join us! We accept applications for both Probationary (over the age of 18) and Junior (ages 15-17) memberships. You do not need any prior experience, all training is provided at no cost to you.
Message from fire District President
In these unprecedented times all of us at the Simsbury Fire District and Simsbury Volunteer Fire Company have had to adjust to the new normal in every facet of everyday life. All involved on every level of our fire service have done an outstanding job in meeting every demand and challenge we have recently faced and will continue to face. The Fire District and Fire Company is well staffed and ready to respond to protect and serve the residents of the Town of Simsbury. The health and safety of our volunteer first responders and our district employees is our highest priority. In addition, our ongoing commitment to response readiness through emergency training and emergency planning continues using new technology and distance communication methods. It is this training and planning that gives us the ability to perform the tasks we face each and every day, We are very proud of the men and women that serve in their capacities throughout our organization. Thank you each and every one of you for all you do!
Gary Wilcox
Become a volunteer
We are your neighbors — nurses, students, business owners, trade and craftsmen, lawyers, bankers, corporate executives, town employees, stay-at-home moms and dads, grandmothers, grandfathers, and more. Our oldest member served continuously for 62 years; our youngest member is a high school senior who hopes to attend the US Military Academy at West Point next year. Our volunteers have received local, regional and national recognition for their dedication and results.
We currently have 100 active members, 24 of whom are certified Emergency Medical Technicians. Some members are exclusively firefighters, other members choose to certify in both capacities. We are always looking for new volunteers! If you’re interested in a little hard work, a strong sense of community, the benefits and excitement of learning new skills and have a desire to help neighbors in a time of need, consider joining us. Stop by the firehouse on a Monday evening to learn how you can be part of something special in Simsbury. You’ll be warmly welcomed.
