Niantic Fire Department

Niantic Fire Department was founded in 1923 to provide fire protection for the Niantic section of East Lyme. The original fire station still stands at 7 Grand Street.

Around 1958, Niantic relocated to a new fire station next door on Beckwith Street. Over the years, the original station on Grand Street was passed around through the town for different departments. I do believe at one point it housed the jail for East Lyme.

The station, was again turned back over to Naintic Fire Department and is now used to house our Service Truck (B-16), Utility Gator, two boats and numerous other items.

In the mid-1970's, with the population continuing to grow in the Giants Neck Heights and Beach area. Niantic Station 2 was built at 227 West Main Street and the Niantic Fire Department was divided into two Fire Districts. The imaginary line is at West Main Street and Huntley Court. The area to the East became known as the Headquarters Distict. The area to the West became know as Station 2 District.

Engine 3 (B-13), The Dodge power-Wagon (B-14) and the Towns spare Ambulance (B-300) are located at Station 2.

Though both Departments (Niantic/Flanders) have their district line at Interstate 95. Each Department works hand-in-hand with one another on a daily basis providing assistance to the town. Our members are trained for all types of emergency situations that we may face here in East Lyme. We continually train in Fire suppression and Emergency Medical Services. Also, most of our members have specialized training in Hazardous Materials, Confined Space Rescue, Weapons of Mass Destruction, Water Rescue and High Angle Rescue should any of these emergencies occur.