Protecting the Community Since 1934

poquonnock bridge fire district

Groton, Connecticut

A full-time, all-hazards department: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year

Our Mission:
To provide the necessary services to minimize the loss of life and property threatened by hazards of fire, explosions, medical, chemical, and rescue related emergencies, through fire suppression, code enforcement, and conscientious prevention and education.
Our Organization:
The Poquonnock Bridge Fire District was created at a Special Meeting of the Town of Groton held on June 30, 1943. The Fire District was established as a municipal corporation for the purpose of extinguishing fires pursuant to the statutory provisions of that time. The Fire District boundaries were established and District officers were elected at this meeting. On May 14, 2003, Poquonnock Bridge Fire District voters authorized an ordinance to reorganize and be governed by the provisions of Sections 7-324 to 7-329 inclusive, of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Our Evolution:
In the years since its creation, the Poquonnock Bridge Fire District, has evolved into a multi-discipline emergency service organization. The entity of the Fire District, the Poquonnock Bridge Fire Department, in addition to suppression services, also provides fire prevention, emergency medical services, basic rescue techniques, and hazardous materials containment, mitigation planning, and decontamination.

Our District:

The Poquonnock Bridge Fire District is the largest fire distict in Groton and encompasses a wide array of hazards. Interstate 95, Amtrak's Northeast Corridor and the Groton - New London Airport are all located within our district.
In addition, a large number of commercial, industrial and residential properties add to the response compexities in Poquonnock Bridge. Residential properties range from sprawling mobile home parks, to single family dwellings, to large apartment and condominium complexes. Downtown Groton is home to one of the region's original shopping hubs and is seeing a recent uptick in interest and development due to its location and convenience to nearby housiing, transportation and recreational areas.

PBFD at a glance:

Annual responses: Approximately 2,450 runs Area covered: 12.15 Square Miles Estimated district population density: 1,235 people per square mile Response time average: 5 minutes 50 seconds* Shift staffing: One Captain, Four Firefighters Fire Marhsals Office: 1 Fire Marshal, 1 Fire Inspector, Asst. District Admin/Clerk Administration: Chief, Deputy Chief, District Administrator
*Response times are based on how calls for service are received, processed and the response mode utilized.
  • *impact of covid-19 on emergency response and requests for service
  • Update: Total runs for 2024: 2,475
Address:
Poquonnock Bridge Fire District Long Hill Firehouse 373 Long Hill Road Groton, CT 06340
Contact:
District Business:(860) 446-5997
Fire Marshal's Office:(860) 448-1384
Captain's Office (non-emergency):(860) 446-5993 District e-mail: msantos@pbfd.net