OUR ANNUAL TRADITION CONTINUED DESPITE COVID-19

The members of the Simsbury Volunteer Fire Company wanted to be sure that our Simsbury Residents get some old fashion holiday cheer at a time when traditional gatherings are being canceled and discouraged.

In place of our usual parade down Hopmeadow Street, the volunteers put the decorated trucks on display for all to see in a drive through event down Iron Horse Boulevard so everyone was able to stay distant, safe and enjoy the spirit of the holidays in full color!

We realize the overwhelming success of this event caused traffic issues and delays up of 90 mins or more getting to the parade.  We thank everyone's patience and understanding as we estimated that over 1,000 cars full smiling adults and children came through and enjoyed the sights. We delayed the close of the event until 8pm when the Fireworks were scheduled to start and it was also when the last car in line came through.

We send a big thank you to the Simsbury Police who did their best to keep things moving the best they could under the circumstances. 

We will be back again next year and hopefully with our traditional moving parade down Hopmeadow St as in years past.

Happy Holidays to all!

In the early days of the 1900's Simsbury's fire protection was provided by the Ensign Bickford Company which maintained a fire brigade to protect their highly flammable production facilities.  They owned and operated a 1921 Reo fire truck which was sold to the Lost Acres Fire Department following the purchase of a new American LaFrance International Fire Engine in 1935 which would become Simsbury's own Engine 1 when Ensign Bickford ended fire protection for the town and the Simsbury Volunteer Fire Company was formed in 1944.  Engine 1 has been restored and is located in the lobby of the Main Fire Station on Hopmeadow Street,  It is still functional and is displayed at various parades and events during the year.  The 1921 Reo that was sold to Lost Acres has also been restored and is seen at many parades.

We found this video thanks to SCTV, the Simsbury Historical Society and one of our members.  We are excited to share this short clip with you.

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If anyone has any old pictures or film of early days of the Simsbury especially Fire Department related please contact us as we would like to capture and share.

WSIM 103.5 FM is here to help the community by providing local information regarding the impact on the Coronavirus.

The Volunteer Staff of WSIM 103.5 FM is working to schedule regular updates as well as periodic recorded public service announcements during the day.

In addition to providing local announcements, WSIM 103.5 FM will continue to broadcast our commercial free music which can be a nice respite from the non-stop information broadcasted by the regional and national media.

You can use the link below to hear the radio station through our streaming service.

LIVE STREAMING RADIO FROM WSIM 103.5 STUDIO

BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE SIMSBURY FIRE DISTRICT AND THE SIMSBURY VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY

Notice from President Gary Wilcox

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!