Mission Statement
"The mission of the Guilford Fire Department is to provide the highest quality fire protection, emergency medical services, fire prevention, safety education, community services, mitigation of emergency and non-emergency incidents for the citizens and visitors to the town of Guilford. Our service delivery is enhanced through training, education, planning, and teamwork. We will safely achieve our mission while remaining fiscally responsible throughout the effective and proficient use of all resources."
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Latest News

HELP US HELP YOU – ADOPT A HYDRANT

Guilford just powered through a historic winter storm. Snowbanks are high. Hydrants are buried. Access is tight. Now we need your help. When a hydrant is covered in snow, firefighters lose valuable time digging before we can connect to water. In a fire, seconds matter. Quick water saves homes, pets, and lives. We have a lot of hydrants across Guilford. After a storm like this, many of them disappear under snow. We cannot clear them all alone. Here ’s where you can help us he

3 minutes ago

BACKFEEDING GENERATORS CRITICAL SAFETY MESSAGE

Backfeeding a generator into a home puts lives at risk. Backfeeding sends power backward through your electrical system and onto utility lines. This practice kills line workers and starts fires. Here is why backfeeding is dangerous. • Sends electricity onto utility lines during outages • Electrocutes line workers restoring power • Overloads home wiring• Starts electrical fires inside walls • Destroys appliances and generators • Violates electrical and fire codes What safe gen

Jan 23

BACKFEEDING GENERATORS CRITICAL SAFETY MESSAGE

GUILFORD RESIDENTS. WINTER STORM SAFETY MESSAGE

Power outages follow winter storms. Generator misuse kills people every year. This message matters. Generator safety rules. • Run generators outdoors only. • Keep generators at least 20 feet from houses. • Keep generators away from doors, windows, and vents. • Never run a generator in a garage, basement, porch, or near open windows. • Never use grills, camp stoves, or propane heaters indoors. • Point exhaust away from structures. • Shut down and cool generators before refueli

Jan 23

GUILFORD RESIDENTS. WINTER STORM SAFETY MESSAGE

The Guilford Fire Department Is Hiring

The Guilford Fire Department is now accepting applications for full-time career positions. Open positions Firefighter-Paramedic Firefighter-EMT Position details Full-time, non-exempt• Benefits included• Salary per IAFF Local 4177 Collective Bargaining Agreement How to apply Submit a complete application package with a $50 non-refundable application. Click and download application and job posting below: Human Resources Town of Guilford Guilford Town Hall31 Park Street Guilf

Jan 16

Carbon Monoxide The Silent Killer

Carbon monoxide is one of the most dangerous threats inside our homes and businesses because it is completely invisible. You cannot see...

Oct 1, 2025

Contact information

The Guilford Fire Department

390 Church Street

Guilford, CT 06437 Click The Envelope To Send Us A Message

Main Office Phone - 203-453-8056

Fax Number - 203-453-8105

Due To Department Policy, We Do Not Offer Department Patches

If 911 Does Not Work Call
203-453-8448

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Connecticut Emergency Alerting & Notification System

Guilford Emergency Mass Notification System

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The State of Connecticut has implemented a state-of-the-art emergency notification system to alert residents anywhere in the state about life-threatening emergency conditions.

You can get emergency alerts sent to you on any communication device that you use, such as your cell phone, email, text message, or certain hearing impaired devices, just by providing your information, and keeping it updated on this site.

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The Guilford Mass Notification System – Community Notification System provides accurate, immediate notifications from the Town of Guilford to your mobile, work or home phone, via text, e-mail or voice message. Receive notifications about things that may affect your home, workplace, parents’ home, or any other locations within the Town of Guilford.

Mandatory Town Evacuation Information for hurricanes or other Town-wide evacuations
Weather Advisories for you or your family’s home, business, or more
Infrastructure Issues including Boil Water Advisories and Road Closures
Important Information Sharing

This is a new system. You cannot log into it without creating a new account.

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