Poquonnock Bridge Professional Firefighters Local 2704

01/09/2026

Happy National Police Appreciation Day!

Thank you to the Groton Town Police Department for your service, dedication, and commitment to our community. We appreciate all that you do.

01/03/2026

In 2025, Poquonnock Bridge firefighters responded to 2,580 calls for service.

🔥 27 working fires
📈 37.8% increase in call volume since 2015
👨‍🚒 5 firefighters minimum staffing

Proudly serving our community.

01/01/2026

12/31/2025

December 31, 2003 - LODD
Assistant Fire Chief Kenneth J. Jeffery, 51
Submarine Base Fire Department in Groton. Groton, Connecticut
Assistant Chief Jeffery reported for duty at 0730hrs. After roll call he worked out. At approximately 0908hrs, he was dispatched to an automatic fire alarm activation on the base. He proceeded to the 5th floor of the building to check on an alarm device. When he returned to the ground floor, he stated that he did not feel well. When he arrived back at fire headquarters, he reported to coworkers that he was experiencing discomfort in his chest. He was treated by fire department EMT’s and transported via fire department ambulance to the hospital. He was admitted to the hospital and treated for a heart attack. Within a few hours, he was transported by a medical helicopter to a cardiac care unit, where he died on December 31, 2003. The cause of death was listed as a ruptured aorta. Assistant Chief Jeffery was also the Fire Chief of the Windsor Locks Fire Department.

12/30/2025

This video was taken by a bystander showing pre arrival and initial operations.

12/30/2025

Units are currently operating at a 1st alarm structure fire at 1042 Poquonnock Rd with Route 1 traffic being diverted due to a supply line crossing the road. Please avoid the area.

Update:
We would like to thank our mutual aid partners who assisted, the fire is under control the road is back open and the fire marshals office is investigating. The Red Cross is assisting those who have been affected.

Units on scene included:
Town of Groton Police Department
Submarine Base Firefighters Local F-219
Groton Telecommunicators - IAFF Local 5378
Old Mystic Fire Department (Official)
Mystic Fire Department - Official
Groton Ambulance
City of Groton Firefighters Union
Noank Fire Department
Gales Ferry Volunteer Fire Company
New London Firefighters, IAFF Local 1522
EBFD
L&M medics

12/25/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from the Poquonnock Bridge Fire Department 🚒

The Officers and Firefighters of the Poquonnock Bridge Fire Department would like to wish our community a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy holiday season.

Thank you for your continued support throughout the year. Whether you’re spending the day with family, friends, or traveling, please stay safe and enjoy the holiday.

🎅🔥 From our firehouse to your home — Merry Christmas!

12/23/2025

In the early morning hours our members responded to a 1 car motor vehicle accident with entrapment. Members worked quickly to free the lone occupant and provide pt care along with Groton Ambulance personnel and L&M paramedics. The below press release from Town of Groton Police Department provides details on the situation. They are looking for anyone who may have been a witness to the accident contact them at the link provided in their post.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 23, 2025

Groton Police Investigate Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash on Route 12 in Groton

The Groton Town Police Department is investigating an early morning fatal crash on Route 12.

On Tuesday, Dec. 23, at approximately 2:36 a.m., a Groton Town Police Officer on patrol observed a vehicle, a 1996 Geo Prizm, traveling northbound on Route 12 at a high rate of speed through a clearly visible red light at the intersection with Kings Highway.

The officer then observed the vehicle make an illegal U-turn through another red light at Route 12 and Pleasant Valley Road South and continue southbound on Route 12. The Officer activated his emergency lights to conduct a motor vehicle stop in the area of the Super 8 Motel at 173 Route 12.

The vehicle continued traveling at a high rate of speed south on Route 12 in the area where it becomes Long Hill Road South. The vehicle then attempted to make a right-hand turn from Long Hill Road South onto Kings Highway westbound but struck a steel traffic pole located at the southwest corner of Kings Highway.

The Officer immediately requested emergency medical services to the scene and proceeded to render aid to the visibly injured lone male occupant. Groton Ambulance personnel arrived and transported the driver to L&M Hospital for life-threatening injuries. He was pronounced dead by medical personnel at L&M Hospital.

During extrication efforts, a loaded handgun was observed in plain view inside the vehicle.

The identification of the operator of the involved vehicle is being withheld pending notification of his next of kin.

The Connecticut State Police’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Squad (CARS) was requested to respond to the scene to conduct a reconstruction of the crash.

Emergency responders, to include Groton Long Point Police, Ledyard Police, Stonington Police, Poquonnock Bridge Fire Department, Groton Ambulance, and Yale-New Haven/Lawrence & Memorial Hospital Paramedics also responded to assist Groton Police. In addition, members of the State’s Attorney’s office also responded to the scene.

Long Hill Road in the area of Kings Highway was closed to motor vehicle traffic while the crash was being investigated. The road reopened at approximately 9 a.m.

This crash remains under investigation. If anyone witnessed this crash or has other information to assist officers with this case, please call the Groton Police Department at 860-441-6712.

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12/20/2025

Today's weather event prompted 21 calls for service, all of which our on duty crew handled with support from our mutual aid partners. As a reminder with all storms be cautious around down trees that may have come in contact with utility lines. Keep your distance and notify authorities to investigate and ensure there is no hazard. Stay safe

12/15/2025

A structure fire was reported at 2 Birmingham Ct this morning, and crews were dispatched to the scene. The fire marshals office is investigating the cause, and the Red Cross is providing support to those affected. We would like to express our appreciation to our mutual aid partners who assisted in the response:
Groton Telecommunicators - IAFF Local 5378
Submarine Base Firefighters Local F-219
Old Mystic Fire Department (Official)
City of Groton Firefighters Union
Groton Ambulance
New London Firefighters, IAFF Local 1522
Mystic Fire Department - Official
Gales Ferry Volunteer Fire Company
Noank Fire Department
Center Groton Fire Department
EBFD
Town of Groton Police Department
L&M Paramedics

Photo credit: Rich Foreman