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Welcome to the Official Website for Plainville Fire Company
Since 1885, the Plainville Fire Company has proudly provided fire protection and rescue services to a 9.3-square-mile area of Plainville, CT, supporting a population of 17,000 and covering major transportation routes, residential zones, and industrial sectors. Staffed by 34 regular firefighters, 6 probationary firefighters trained to state certification standards, and 3 fire police members, the Company also plays a vital community role through events like the annual Hot Air Balloon Festival and educational scholarship programs.
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Plainville Fire Co annual Breakfast With Santa
Plainville Fire Company, November 22
The Plainville Fire Company is proud to announce our annual Breakfast With Santa on Sunday, December 7th from 7AM to 11am. Along with the breakfast is the opportunity to meet Santa himself at our winter wonderland and the chance to take a photo with him! We look forward to seeing you all there! ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Thank you
Plainville Fire Company, August 08
On behalf of the Plainville Fire Company and Fire Department, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported us over the last week as we mourned the loss of our brother, Firefighter Ray Moreau.
To the fire departments across the state who provided mutual aid coverage, thank you for standing by our side and giving us the time to process and grieve. Your dedication and support ... (Full Story)
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Vigil & Funeral Details Announcement For Firefighter Raymond Moreau
Plainville Fire Company, July 31
The Plainville Fire Department and Plainville Fire Company have announced wake and funeral arrangements for Firefighter Raymond Moreau, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty earlier this week.
Wake/Vigil: The wake will be held on Friday, August 1, 2025, at the Plainville Funeral Home, 81 Broad Street, Plainville, CT, from 3:00 p.m. to approximately 7:00 p.m. Members of the public are welcome ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Early morning structure fire resulting in Line of Duty Death
Plainville Fire Company, July 27
Early this morning, the Plainville Fire Department was dispatched to a residential structure fire on Maria Rd. During operations, one of our firefighters sustained a fatal injury. At this time, the firefighters name is being withheld pending family notification. Red Cross is assisting the family of the structure that was displaced. There were no other injuries to both civilians and firefighters. All ... (Full Story & Photos)
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PFD participates in Task Force 54 Drill
Firefighter JP Smedile, July 13
On Sunday, July 13th, members took Tower 1 to the town of Avon for a joint drill involving all of Task Force 54. This was a significant moment for us, as it is our first time drilling with these towns since joining the Task Force 3 months ago. Members were able to practice multiple scenarios including flat roof ventilation, peaked roof ventilation, large area search, and rescuing a downed firefighter ... (Full Story & Photos)
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State of the art airbags in service
Firefighter Jp Smedile, July 08
Last night, our membership trained on the safe deployment and usage of our new Paratech Maxiforce G3 Lifting airbags. The compliment includes (1) KPI-8 bag capable of lifting 9.1 US tons and a maximum height of 6.4 inches, (2) KPI-22 bags capable of each lifting 29.8 US tons and a maximum height of 10.8 inches, (1) Multiforce unit capable of 37.2 US tons and a maximum height of 16in. The Mulitforce ... (Full Story & Photos)
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