The Ledyard Fire Company is seeking volunteers to help fill our ranks. Fill out an application located on this web site and drop it off at the fire station located at 11 Fairway Drive Ledyard, CT. Call (860)464-9222 for more information.

Ledyard firefighters and others from the region participated in live propane fire training as part of their Firefighter 2 class tonight at the Ledyard Emergency Services Building. Training is a top priority in our department. The Ledyard Fire Company strives to provide the most professional, compassionate and highly trained volunteers to serve the Town of Ledyard. A special thanks to those that made this training possible: Instructors Jeff Chandler, Jeff Erhart, Kevin Wager, Steve Holyfield, Jeff Post, Suburban Propane and Ralph Zanelli of Propane Gas Service.

On Saturday night at approximately midnight, the Ledyard Fire Company was dispatched along with Gales Ferry Fire Company to Nutmeg Drive, in the Gales Ferry section of town, for a reported structure fire. Snow and ice covered roadways, along with narrow travel lanes and low hanging trees from the recent blizzard proved to be significant hurdles for responding units. Upon arrival, units began an aggressive attempt to enter the residence to extinguish the fire. Despite quick responses from both departments, the fire was too heavily involved within the structure to attempt interior operations. Firefighters battled snow depths over two feet deep which quickly fatigued personnel to get hose lines in place. Run-off from suppression efforts resulted in flash freezing of the steep driveway and narrow, hilly, residential street. Instant icing proved to be a significant hazard to operations. Coupled with the lack of hydrants in the area and the significant effort required to establish Tanker shuttle operations, firefighters from both companies had their hands extremely full upon arrival. Firefighters from Ledyard remained on scene for 6 hours assisting GFFC. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

On Thursday January 31, 2013 at 0228 hours the Ledyard and Gales Ferry Fire Companies were dispatched to 15 Country Club Drive Ledyard, CT for the report of a structure fire. While firefighters responded, Ledyard Police arrived on scene and confirmed a fire in the basement of the split-level ranch.  Upon arrival firefighters found heavy smoke and fire showing from the front of the residence. Firefighters confirmed that the three occupants had evacuated the structure. One occupant was transported to L&M Hospital for non-life threatening injuries. The other two family members were not injured.

Firefighters aggressively attacked the fire and were able to bring the fire under control within 20 minutes.  Ledyard Ambulance and L&M Hospital Paramedic transported the injured homeowner to L&M Hospital.  The Ledyard Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating this fire. The American Red Cross is assisting the family.

Assisting Departments:

Submarine Base Fire Department FAST team, Old Mystic Fire Department, Mashantucket Pequot Fire Department, Salvation Army Canteen, American Ambulance Rehab Unit.

The Laurel Hill Fire Company covered Ledyard Fire Headquarters during this incident.