In a survey released by the Office of the State Comptroller on Tuesday, Connecticut has seen a reduction of firefighters ...

Connecticut's volunteer firefighters have dropped precipitously, prompting officials to focus on recruiting, retention.

The report noted that while staffing has decreased, the need for firefighting services has not, due to population growth and ...

Difficulty in attracting volunteer firefighters, the first line of defense in most CT towns, is a crisis that has unfolded ...

Volunteer firefighting ranks are plummeting statewide, with membership down 63 since 2017. That drop, according to a report ...

Gov. Ned Lamont signed legislation to update the state program by giving all firefighters statewide access to it, whether they work for a state or local department.

COLCHESTER, Conn. (WFSB) - A firefighter shortage is causing a public safety crisis. The decline in firefighters is now 61%. Today, lawmakers are joining firefighters to help recruit and retain.

Connecticut officials will be honoring firefighter Robert Sharkevich, first responders, and organizations from surrounding ...

Connecticut’s governor was joined by state officials and federal leaders Friday as they commended firefighters and personnel from over 85 departments and agencies for their work battling last fall’s ...