The Borough of Naugatuck Fire
Department (NFD) responds to fires, motor vehicle
accidents, chemical and oil spills, rescue calls and
weather-related emergencies. The NFD also assists
other towns and agencies as requested.
The NFD started as a private fire department with
the India Rubber Glove Company (later U.S. Rubber
and then Uniroyal.) In 1883, the town fire
department was organized. The first full-time fire
fighter was hired in 1916.
Members of NFD maintain proficiency by attending
training both in-service and at the Connecticut Fire
Academy, and are trained in a variety of skills in
addition to fire fighting. Some of these skills
include confined space rescue, rope rescue,
hazardous materials and emergency medical.
The Fire Marshal's office reviews all plans for
subdivision and commercial developement to ensure
that the requirements for fire safety are met. The
Fire Marshal's Office is also responsible for the
enforcement of the State of Connecticut Life Safety
code, investigation of fire safety complaints, fire
investigation and fire prevention programs.
Group tours of the fire headquarters can be arranged
by calling the Fire Department's administrative
office at 203-720-7080 or 203-720-7081.
Fire Chief/Fire Marshal: Charles Doback
Deputy Fire Chief: Ken Hanks
E-mail:
naugfire@snet.net
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