Brian Francefort
Larry Castellani
Alex Orsi
Jun Takayasu
Gerret Van Duyne
Joey Romaniello
Anthony Mace
Dan Hickman
Sean McAleer
Jason Sabito
Samantha Drayson
OUR MISSION
As first responders to fires, public safety emergencies, and disasters Town-wide, DFD protects the lives and property of Darien residents and visitors.
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Darien Fire Department
fire, rescue, hazmat.Serving the Town of Darien, since 1895.LEARN MORE NOW
Fire/Rescue/Hazmat
We provide fire protection, rescue services, and hazmat response. 100% volunteer. 24/7/365.
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Apparatus
Custom-built to our demanding specifications, outfitted with cutting-edge fire service technology.
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Member Training
See the rigorous training and tools our members use to keep Darien safe. All our fire fighters are nationally-certified.
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125+ Years of Excellence
Every day the members of our Department bravely protect life and property in our town; one of the nation's safest. Darien Fire Department not only responds to more than 500 emergencies every year, our personnel also strive to prevent them by continually educating the public in fire, life safety and disaster preparedness. The Department's main goal is to provide fire protection, rescue services, and other critical public safety services to residents and visitors in Darien, CT.
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Relevant DFD Stats
We are a fully-staffed, 100% volunteer fire department providing fire protection, rescue services, and hazmat response to the Town of Darien since 1895.
Since our inception in 1895 as Darien's first fire department, DFD has helped lead efforts to make Darien, CT one of the safest cities in the nation. This accomplishment requires a steadfast and daily commitment to maintaining the Department's core values. To that end, DFD members are sworn to serve and protect life and property.
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Dial 911 to report an emergency. We regularly respond to alarms of all types. If you see, hear, or smell something - say something. Your action could save someone's life; or your own.
Firefighting Leadership
Board of Officers
Our officers are responsible for leading all aspects of fireground operations. Each is actively engaged in maintaining our cutting-edge tools and advanced fleet of apparatus; testing and procuring new equipment, tools, and technology; leading department trainings; liaising with Town officials; and directing fireground operations.
Year in Summary
2022 Alarms
DFD responds to a wide variety of alarms as our coverage area stretches from the Merritt Parkway north of town, to Norwalk at the east, Interstate 95 running through the downtown district, and Long Island Sound bordering our Southern shores. DFD is always ready at a moment's notice to respond to any emergency, in any location, including regular calls for Mutual-Aid assistance to other area departments.
Apparatus
DFD Fire Apparatus
We operate a variety of complex firefighting apparatus to accomplish our lifesaving mission. Each has been manufactured to our demanding specifications; custom outfitted with advanced firefighting equipment, rescue, and hazmat tools. By continually acquiring the best firefighting tools, we stay on the cutting edge of technology to provide our best - on every alarm. If you'd like to help us by donating toward our lifesaving mission, please visit our donate page.
About DFD
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We achieve our lifesaving mission because of the hard work of our talented team, the experience of our leadership, the support and generosity of our Town.
OUR PEOPLE
Since 1895, DFD has been staffed by 100% volunteers standing ready 24/7/365. We are your friends and neighbors, business owners, and local residents.
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OUR EQUIPMENT
We constantly seek out, test, and purchase advanced firefighting equipment. Placing the best tools in our fire fighters' hands helps us achieve our lifesaving mission.
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