West Weathersfield Firefighters Assisted at West Windsor Brush Fire
Photo by West Weathersfield Fire DepartmentFirefighters worked in steep, wooded terrain to access and contain the brush fire in West Windsor.
Photo by West Weathersfield Fire DepartmentWest Weathersfield Brush-1 staged at the base of the Ascutney ski area during mutual aid response to a brush fire in West Windsor.
Photo by West Weathersfield Fire DepartmentMutual aid crews cut a line through dense forest to halt the spread of the brush fire.
Photo by West Weathersfield Fire DepartmentBrush units positioned on high ground at Ascutney provided access and support for crews operating below.
Photo by West Weathersfield Fire DepartmentWest Weathersfield Brush-1 deployed at the Ascutney ski lift access road to support fire suppression efforts.
Wednesday, 27 August 2025 – The West Weathersfield Volunteer Fire Department (WWVFD) provided mutual aid to the West Windsor Fire Department for a brush fire during the afternoon hours.
WWVFD responded with Brush 1, Engine 7, and off-road equipment, supported by a crew of 10 firefighters. The resources were deployed from the Ascutney Volunteer Fire Association station, where WWVFD was operating at the time.
Officials noted that mutual aid responses such as this demonstrate the strong cooperation among area departments, ensuring rapid and effective response to wildland fire incidents.
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