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SAVE THE DATE - August 27, 2026: DFSA Public Fire & Life Safety Educator's Conference   This full-day event ($35, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM) focuses on Public Education and Community Risk Reduction (CRR) practices, approved for Fire Marshal CEUs. @CTDESPP

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For 30 years, the CT Fire Academy Cadet Program has helped develop the next generation of Connecticut firefighters and public safety leaders. Join us June 27 at 9:00 a.m. as we celebrate our 30th Anniversary of the cadet program and recognize our newest cadet graduates.

HURRICANE SEASON STARTS JUNE 1: State leaders urge resident to stay aware and prepare for summer storms. @LGSusanB @CTDEMHS More here: noaa.gov/hurricane-prep

He has a lifetime of experience in service as an EMT, a U.S. Army veteran and a police officer. He will bring all of that experience to his new role with the Bristol Fire Department. courant.com/2026/05/24/vet…

Whether they're police, fire rescue, tow truck drivers, construction workers or other first responders, they're there to do a job and get home safe. Let 's help them do that. Slow Down and Move Over. #CTDOT #SlowDown #MoveOver

The FEMA Review Council approved its final report today. Public comments are open until June 8, 2026. All Council documents are available at: dhs.gov/fema-review-co… More info: fema.gov/press-release/…

🚨URGENT NEWS!🚨 The NFFF is pleased to announce that the U.S. DHS has confirmed the campus of the United States Fire Administration will be open for the 2026 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, scheduled for May 2–3 in Emmitsburg, Maryland. firehero.org/2026/04/20/on-…

Thank you 911 dispatchers and telecommunicators.

DESPP is looking for a few good summer interns. If you are a college student interested in public safety, we want to hear from you.

We've got another Traffic Incident Management class coming up on April 11! In this class we teach first responders about responder safety, clearance, and prompt communications. Register for an upcoming class: #CTDOT" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">bit.ly/4feXBfW#CTDOT #TrafficIncidentManagement

Shoveling Safety Reminder As you venture out to start or finish the clean up, make your safety the priority Snow removal is hard work and can put serious strain on your body. Each year, we see injuries and cardiac events during cleanup. @CTDESPP @CTDEMHS

Power Outages occurring Report all to your power company & do not approach any wires Safety comes first. Take precautions and protect yourself and your neighbors. #PowerOutage #WinterStorm #GeneratorSafety #PublicSafety #CTFireAcademy @CTDESPP @GovNedLamont @CTDEMHS

Blizzard Conditions Continue Across the State If you must head outside there are precautions that should be taken Your safety comes first #BlizzardWarning #WinterStorm #ShovelingSafety #PublicSafety #CTFireAcademy @CTDEMHS @CTDESPP @GovNedLamont

We’re facing a blizzard tonight into Monday. Strong winds. Whiteout conditions. Do NOT travel. If you HAVE to drive, be safe, put the distractions away, and DON’T CROWD THE PLOW. Register with CTroads.org for real-time travel reports and live traffic cameras. #CTDOT

Final Blizzard Prep 🚫 Check parking bans 🪑 Secure loose outdoor items 🔋 Charge phones & flashlights ❄️ Prep snow equipment ⚡ Test generators outdoor only A little prep now prevents problems later @CTDESPP @GovNedLamont #BlizzardPrep #WinterStorm #BePrepared #CTFireAcademy

[Potentially Historic/Destructive Storm southeast of the BOS-PVD corridor] We are very concerned for areas southeast of the Boston-Providence corridor where wet snow combines with northeast wind gusts of 60-70 mph. Power outages & tree damage. Worst conditions Mon 4 am to noon.

[3/3] Strong-damaging winds accompany the storm. Strongest winds further east (gusts up to 60 mph, potentially up to 70 mph) early Mon morning-Mon evening. ⚠️This combined with heavy wet snow will increase risk for tree damage and power outages, especially east MA/RI🌲.

[2/3] ❄️Steadier snow arrives Sun evening through late Sunday night. Heavier snow rates (1-2"/hr) arrive after 2 AM Mon continuing through Mon afternoon. Snow decreases later Monday afternoon, exiting Monday night. ⚠️Hazardous travel conditions likely.