Quick NFD Response Limits Damage At East Ave. Building Fire |
| By NFD Local 830 | |
| January 2, 2026 | |
| On January 2nd, at 10:36PM. Engine Co. 4 and Truck Co. 2 were dispatched to an Activated Fire Alarm at 83 East Ave in the “Norwalk Green” section of the City. Upon arrival, NFD Local 830 firefighters discovered smoke in the 3 story mixed use building and upgraded the assignment to a First Alarm adding two more Engine Companies, an additional Truck Company, a Rescue Company, and Shift Commander. NFD Firefighters located and quickly extinguished a fire in a first floor physical therapy office The fire was extinguished in 35 minutes by a 1st alarm assignment consisting of 3 Engine Companies, 2 Truck Companies, 1 Rescue Company, and the Shift Commander; totaling 26 Norwalk Professional Firefighters. There were no reported injuries to firefighters or civilians. The Norwalk Fire Marshal’s Division is investigating the cause of the fire. |
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| Units: | Engine Co. 4, Engine Co. 2, Engine Co. 3 (RIT), Truck Co. 2, Truck Co. 1, Rescue Co. 2, Car 2 (Shift Commander), FM1, FM2, City of Norwalk Police, Norwalk Hospital EMS |