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Westport Fire Department

"With Pride we Serve"

Courage - Commitment - Compassion

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1081 Members

The Town of Westport is situated just outside of New York City. Manhattan is a short commute by train and the wonders of New England can be found by walking just a few feet or driving a few miles in any direction. It is not unusual for the daily population of the town to increase to over three times the normal residency level as people commute to Westport for business and to enjoy the many amenities and sights that Westport has to offer. Westporters are fortunate to be able to enjoy some wonderful old fashioned New England surroundings while having the benefit of all the trappings of a bustling, modern, urban environment.

The Town of Westport is protected from fire and other emergencies by the Westport Fire Department, a group of talented, dedicated individuals that work 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to ensure the safety and well being of residents and visitors to the town. The Westport Fire Department responds to roughly 4000 calls for assistance per year, ranging from simple motor vehicle lockouts, animal rescues, emergency medical calls and all types of regular service calls, to structure fires with entrapment. I95 and the Merritt Parkway are frequent locations for serious motor vehicle accidents and Long Island Sound keeps the water rescue skills honed and the dive team busy.

The firefighters and officers of the fire department provide a wide range of services to the public they serve. Our personnel take their fire prevention duties very seriously, visiting the schools with the fire safety trailer every year to teach the children how to be safe from fire and other life hazards. An open house is held every year to educate the public about the services available to them through the fire department and other local utilities. Our fire inspection division visits occupancies throughout the year to enforce fire codes and provide safety information and training. Throughout the year firefighters are also involved in many other public service projects in their own time, off-duty, further enhancing the quality of life for our town's residents.

Our firefighters and officers are always looking for new ways to enhance their skills and learn something new. All members are encouraged to take part in extra training outside of the department as well as the in-house training provided to each platoon. Many of our personnel are members of outside agencies such as CT-TF1 US&R, Fairfield Fire Training School, New York Fire School, CT Fire Department Instructors Association, CT Fire Chiefs Association and many other organizations. In-house training is conducted on a daily basis for each platoon along with tours for inquisitive youngsters wanting an up-close & personal look at the towns firefighters and the places they work.