IAFF Local 801 | About Us

1684 - Danbury is Settled 1687 - The Town of Danbury is established 1777 - The first recorded instance of a fire of any consequence, the British Army burns Danbury. 1824 - First Fire Inspectors appointed 1829 - The first fire companies, Fire Co#1, and #2 are organized, and two fire engines are ordered. These two companies have evolved into the current Eng. Co. 21 and Eng.

Who We Are

The Danbury Professional Fire Fighters was first organized on Oct 9, 1944 as an affiliate of the International Association of Fire Fighters, and was designated Local 801. Local 801 is a charter member of the Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut.

Local 801 Presidents

The Following Members have served as President of Local 801. 1944: George C.

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