Hartford Fire Department

01/07/2026

2025 was another record year!

01/06/2026

Today our newest Deputy Fire Marshall, Kenny Smith, was sworn in as the newest member of the Hartford Fire Department! Congratulations and welcome to the team!

12/17/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Hartford Fire Department Responds to Early Morning Fire at Hartford Memorial Middle School

HARTFORD, VT – At 4:12 AM, the Hartford Fire Department responded to an automatic fire alarm at Hartford Memorial Middle School, located at 245 Highland Avenue.

Units arrived on scene at 4:20 AM and began investigating the source of the alarm. Upon entering the second floor of the building, crews encountered a significant amount of smoke and immediately upgraded the response to a first-alarm building fire. Mutual aid was requested and provided by the Lebanon, Hanover, and Windsor Fire Departments.

Firefighters quickly located an electrical fire originating in a ceiling light fixture outside the elevator. The fire was promptly extinguished, and the incident was declared under control by 5:03 AM. Crews worked efficiently to ventilate the building and remove residual smoke.

In coordination with school officials and the Hartford Fire Marshal, it was determined that Hartford Memorial Middle School will be closed for the day to allow for cleanup and a thorough investigation into the cause of the fire.

The Hartford Fire Department thanks its mutual aid partners for their swift response and assistance. No injuries were reported, and the situation remains under investigation.

Authorized by Hartford Fire Chief Scott Cooney
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12/12/2025

Even firefighters need a plan when things go wrong.

Today at Station 1, HFD crews trained with our new emergency bailout systems, which is gear designed to help firefighters escape safely if they become trapped inside a burning building.

We’re proud to keep pushing our training forward.

12/09/2025

11/14/2025

Have you had your chimney cleaned this year? Having your chimney maintained annually can greatly reduce the chances of us parking in your driveway!

Today members of B-shift were out training for chimney fire operations. This included accessing the roof with ground ladders as well as our ladder truck.

11/13/2025

11/11/2025

11/07/2025

Remembering Wesley W. Black
🕊️ July 7, 1985 – November 7, 2021 🕊️

Today we remember our friend, our brother, and our hero — Sgt. Wesley W. Black — who left us far too soon, four years ago today.

Wesley was a warrior in every sense of the word. A decorated U.S. Army veteran, firefighter, husband, father, and advocate, he lived a life of service, courage, and compassion. Whether in the mountains of Afghanistan, the streets of Hartford, or the halls of the Vermont Statehouse, Wes gave everything he had for others.

Even in the face of a devastating diagnosis, he fought with unmatched strength and grace — not just for himself, but for every veteran who came after him. His legacy lives on in the lives he touched, the causes he championed, and the love he poured into his family and community.

We miss you every day, Wes. Your fire still burns in all of us. 💛🔥🇺🇸

11/01/2025

🎃 Trunk or Treat 2025! 👻 We had a great turnout and tons of amazing costumes. Thanks to everyone for stopping by!