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December 5, 2024

Dear Friend
On behalf of the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department, as we close out 2024 and head into the
holidays, two words come to mind: thank you.
Thank you for supporting us and providing the financial backing that allows us to continue
Norfolk’s 120+ year tradition of an all-volunteer fire department.
As volunteers, we are on call all day, everyday—24/7/365. When the siren sounds, we are
there. This year, our volunteers responded to more than 200 calls—house fires, car accidents,
trail rescues, you name it. With the dry weather throughout the fall, we were especially on guard
for forest fires.
We are able to do all of this thanks to you. Every penny of your donation directly supports our
everyday operations.
This year, we are focusing on replacing one of our pumper trucks. It is one of our most
essential pieces of equipment, but is now nearly three decades old. Keeping our apparatus up
to date enables us to be ready for any emergency, creates a safer environment for our
volunteers, while helping keep a lid on the town’s property insurance cost. All donations from
this letter go directly to our Vehicle Replacement Fund.
We are also happy to report that in 2024 we added new members, including three who will be
taking classes to become interior firefighters. As always, we need all the help we can get. And it
does not have to be running into burning buildings. There are business jobs, support jobs and
operational jobs within the department. Something for everyone. Inquire today.
Any amount you can donate is greatly appreciated. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization, so it
is tax deductible. Mail a check to Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department, 20 Shepard Rd, Norfolk,
CT 06058. Or send via PayPal: www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/1313695
Check out www.norfolkfire.org for department news and events. Follow us on Facebook and
Instagram
And again: thank you. None of this would be possible without your support.
With gratitude,

Fire Chief Brian Hutchins & President Paul Padua   

2025 – The Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department recently updated its 5-year capital plan. All contributions help us complete our financial and operational goals.

• New Firehouse project, Click Quick Links, “New Fire House Project” above for more info.
• Increase recruitment drive to secure new members and able bodied firefighters. Solicit citizens with a desire to help each other.
• Solicit endowments and invest core department finances into higher rate of return investment portfolios to assist with future capital expenses.
• Replace the 1995 (Engine 30) Pumper Truck in 2026/2027 (NFPA 30-year replacement) (Approx $1.1million)
• Outfit all 6 apparatus with Defibrillators (AEDs) and basic medical equipment (Approx. $18k)
• Upgrade the aging gasoline rotary & chainsaws to battery powered units (Approx. $20k)
• Replace the traffic trailer to house and transport the cache of signage & cones with a more accessible and deployable vehicle that can also assist as a safety “blocker” for roadway emergencies. (Approx $50k) 
• Acquire an ATV for the department for faster patient access within the 58.1 miles of Norfolk’s expansive hiking and biking trail system. Polaris Sportsman 570 (Approx $14k)
• Invest in a Forcible Training door for Norfolk’s Firefighters to be able to train with for building access during emergencies (Approx $10k)
• Integration of Fire Marshal and Town Assessor files on residential and commercial buildings into the department’s preplans.