Today June 5 '26 the City of Norwich closed down the Taftville Volunteer Fire Department under a court order by a judge.
City of Norwich career firefighters from Engine 3, a Lt and two firefighters have been relocated from Norwich Fire Headquarters to that firehouse.
Each shift will have a Lt and two firefighters stationed there.
Norwich Squad A will now also cover Engine 3's west side area plus Squad A's central city area.
The Occum and Laurel Hill fire stations will remain open
However, Engine 3 will respond on all calls with the Occum FD
Norwich Engine 2 will respond on all calls with the Laurel Hill FD
The city owns the Taftville Fire Station, but the city does not own the Occum or Laurel Hill FD buildings.
City of Norwich career firefighters from Engine 3, a Lt and two firefighters have been relocated from Norwich Fire Headquarters to that firehouse.
Each shift will have a Lt and two firefighters stationed there.
Norwich Squad A will now also cover Engine 3's west side area plus Squad A's central city area.
The Occum and Laurel Hill fire stations will remain open
However, Engine 3 will respond on all calls with the Occum FD
Norwich Engine 2 will respond on all calls with the Laurel Hill FD
The city owns the Taftville Fire Station, but the city does not own the Occum or Laurel Hill FD buildings.