CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS! The Connecticut Fire Academy is gearing up for this year’s Public Fire and Life Safety Educator’s Conference on August 21! Interested in presenting? Reach out to Alan Zygmunt at 860-264-9222 or [email protected] Dept. of Emergency Services and Public Protection

It's your life. It's theirs. Getting to your destination on time is not as important as getting there safely. When you see a vehicle on the side of the road always #SlowDown and #MoveOver. #CTDOT #DriveSafe #RoadSafety

Connecticut Fire Officials Warn Against TikTok Challenge Which Can Result In Fire Governor Ned Lamont Dept. of Emergency Services and Public Protection CT State Police CT Emergency Management & Homeland Security Fire Engineering Massachusetts Department of Fire Services RI Emergency Management Agency Fire Safety Research Institute #tiktokchallenge #firesafety #firesafe portal.ct.gov/das/press-room…

Comptroller Sean Scanlon Releases Special Examination On Firefighters In Connecticut view the report here osc.ct.gov/wp-content/upl… Governor Ned Lamont Dept. of Emergency Services and Public Protection

Governor Lamont Signs Legislation Expanding the Connecticut Firefighters Cancer Relief Program createsend.com/t/j-ED52B1818B… #ProtectThoseWhoProtectUs #Firefighters #FightFFCancer Firefighter Cancer Support Network Official Page

In partnership with state and local law enforcement, #CTDOT is rolling out a bold new safety awareness campaign: Buckle Everyone. The campaign urges drivers to ensure that every passenger, in every seat, is properly buckled up, every trip: portal.ct.gov/dot/ctdot-pres… #SeatBeltSafety

Last day on campus for Recruit Class #75. Program ends tomorrow, careers begin. You’ve trained hard — now go do the job. Class 75 — proud of you. #Class75 #FireAcademy #DoYourJob

FEMA Resumes In-Person Trainings at National Schoolhouses to Strengthen State and Local Government’s Ability to Respond to Disasters

We don’t thank our firefighters enough—and too often, we take their courage for granted. Honored to join Dept. of Emergency Services and Public Protection for the CT Fire Academy Class 75 graduation. These recruits have put in the work and are ready to serve. Congrats, Class 75. 🔥👨‍🚒 👩🏼‍🚒

The Fire Protection Research Foundation and Fire Safety Research Institute Issue Notice Around Potential Hazard Involving Fire Blankets Used for Electric Vehicle Fire Suppression Efforts with Battery Involvement Dept. of Emergency Services and Public Protection fsri.org/news/potential…

Hurricane season is officially here 🌀 Our agency is focused on staying ready and you should be too. Know if your home is in an evacuation zone. Here’s a message from State Emergency Management Director William Turner.

Cars can #heat from 70 to 100 degrees in just 20 minutes. Use these reminders to check the back seat: 👶Leave important items in the back seat. 👶Put a child's toy in the front seat. 👶Lock the car after ensuring it's empty, so children can't get trapped. #CTDOT #Summer

HEAVY RAINFALL AND FLASH FLOOD POTENTIAL FOR CONNECTICUT FROM 2:00 PM UNTIL 2:00 AM Governor Ned Lamont Connecticut Department of Transportation CT State Police CT State Parks CT Emergency Management & Homeland Security DEEP

Join Our Team at the CT Fire Academy – Material Storage Specialist   The Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) is hiring a full-time Material Storage Specialist based in Windsor Locks at the CT Fire Academy. jobapscloud.com/CT/sup/BulPrev…

SAVE THE DATE – Nov 20, 2025 Join public safety leaders, educators & workforce pros for the CT Public Safety Pathway Summit. Build stronger high school programs & career pipelines in fire, EMS, law enforcement & more. CT Dept of Education #CTFireAcademy #PublicSafetyCT

Here are some helpful tips to stay safe in case you or a loved one loses power in the summer from our partners at Readygov. Hot days like today are a reminder to be prepared and have a plan! 📝☀️

Governor Ned Lamont has activated the Extreme Heat Weather Protocol for today into Thursday. Heat index values could reach over 100°F. So remember these important heat tips! 🌳 Stay in shade or AC 😓 Avoid strenuous outdoor activity 🚫Never leave kids or pets in cars 🚰 Stay Hydrated

It is much too early for predictions for New England area. But, it is not too early to build a plan and prepare! Follow CT Emergency Management & Homeland Security CTALERT Dept. of Emergency Services and Public Protection Governor Ned Lamont and watch this video today x.com/ctdemhs/status…