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Today, we are honoring and remembering Lieutenant Today, we are honoring and remembering Lieutenant Gary Passaro who made the ultimate sacrifice 36 years ago. Gary passed away in the line of duty on January 18, 1990 while participating in a hazardous material’s drill at Tolland High School. Gary was rescuing mock victims when he suffered a heart attack. Gary joined the Tolland Fire Department in 1977. He reached the rank of Fire Lieutenant and Chairman of the Board of Directors. Gary also served his country in the military during the Vietnam War. 

Thank you, Gary, for serving your community and country. You will always be remembered! Photo collage was created by Honorary Member Joe Duval. Gary is shown in the second photo which was taken in 1989 prior to a parade. Photos from the files of the Tolland Fire Department.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Buff Cap Road will be closed for an TRAFFIC ALERT: Buff Cap Road will be closed for an extended period of time while Frontier is on scene replacing a pole. To access up to 224 Buff Cap please use North River Road; to access above 224 please use Slater Road.
MVA ALERT: Tolland Fire is on scene of a car vs po MVA ALERT: Tolland Fire is on scene of a car vs pole MVA on Buff Cap Road in the 200
Block. Buff Cap is currently closed between Donna Mae Lane and Chardonnay Lane.
Today Assistant Chief Dojan and Chaplain Gallagher Today Assistant Chief Dojan and Chaplain Gallagher, pictured here with Elizabeth Bauch from Autism Speaks, represented Tolland Fire at the rollout of the “Yellow Envelope Project.” This project aims to promote accommodation and communication between first responders and persons with cognitive impairments or physical disabilities by providing a “yellow envelope” for vehicles that will contain important information about drivers and/or passengers to better facilitate their care during an emergency.
Tolland Fire will present a free Stop The Bleed tr Tolland Fire will present a free Stop The Bleed training on Saturday, February 7th from 10-11:30 am at the Tolland Fire Department Training Center (191 Merrow Rd). The number 1 cause of preventable death after injury is bleeding. That’s why we want to train you how to STOP THE BLEED®.

Course certificates will be provided. Registration is required at https://tinyurl.com/Stop-the-Bleed-Registration
MVA ALERT: Tolland Fire is on scene of a two-car M MVA ALERT: Tolland Fire is on scene of a two-car MVA on I84 west just after exit 69 on the right shoulder. The on-ramp and right lane are closed at this time.
Please take a moment to review this Public Safety Please take a moment to review this Public Safety Announcement and information from Fire Safe CT:

After the tragic New Year’s Eve fire in Switzerland, FireSafeCT is reminding everyone that unauthorized pyrotechnics and flame-producing devices can put lives and property at risk.

Connecticut law requires permits, inspections, and certification for pyrotechnic effects in public venues. These steps help prevent fires and protect our communities.

For more information, contact your local fire marshal.
MVA ALERT: Tolland Fire is responding to the 500 b MVA ALERT: Tolland Fire is responding to the 500 block of Crystal Lake Road for a reported car vs deer MVA. Crystal Lake Road (Route 30) is currently down to one lane. Please use caution in the area.
We would like to congratulate Public Safety Captai We would like to congratulate Public Safety Captain Tim Seitz today on January 4, 2026 for reaching 5 years of career service with the Town of Tolland and Tolland Fire Department. Congratulations and we look forward to your continued service!
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