Fairfield Fire Fighters Association IAFF 1426

05/31/2026

Buildings just like this exist in Fairfield, and more are being built. This is why proper staffing matters.

05/31/2026

Staffing is the best way to keep the public safe.

Today’s fire at Chuck & Eddie’s is exactly why staffing matters.

The first-arriving apparatus (Truck 1) was staffed at our minimum staffing level- officer and a driver.

Station 3 — the closest fire station to this incident — was unstaffed—closed for nights and weekends.

Mutual aid departments were needed to assist with the fire and provide coverage for the rest of town for HOURS- on their taxpayers dime.

While firefighters were committed to a major fire involving fuel, hazardous materials, and foam operations, mutual aid departments handled seven additional critical incidents.

Let that sink in.

One major fire.
Seven additional emergencies.
An unstaffed fire station.
Minimum staffing on the first-arriving apparatus.

This, just weeks after the Town Council voted against adding the firefighters they had previously promised, further reduced the Fire Department budget, delayed filling the Assistant Chief position, and eliminated the Chief’s Secretary position—a critical administrative role that supports the daily operation of the department (a position dating back to the 1980’s).

Our firefighters will continue to answer every call, every day, regardless of the circumstances. But today’s incident demonstrates the reality of operating a growing emergency service with insufficient staffing and funding.

This isn’t politics.

It’s public safety.

05/31/2026

Another Town but same old song and dance. "Respect the process" --- the reason for arbitration is the politicians lack of respect for the firefighters.

05/26/2026

05/24/2026

Rest in Peace

05/18/2026

Unbelievable. Minimizing this act of arson is a slap in the face to firefighters, our families, and the communities we serve.

Two college students charged in a Fairfield plaza fire after the 2024 Santacon beach party will have their arson charges dismissed if they complete probation and community service.

02/22/2026

Blizzard Alert

As Fairfield prepares for the upcoming blizzard, your firefighters want to share an honest reminder based on past experience — including storms like Nemo in 2013. There may be periods where emergency response is delayed or even temporarily impossible simply due to the volume of snow, road conditions, and visibility. Sometimes Mother Nature makes travel impossible for everyone, including emergency vehicles.

We urge residents to stay off the roads during the storm. Hazardous conditions create situations where help cannot reach you quickly.

Please prepare ahead, check on neighbors who may need assistance, and make choices now that help keep you safe when conditions worsen.

As always, will be here and ready to respond.

02/08/2026