Waterbury Fire Fighters Association

January 25, 2021

"I have no ambition in this world but one, and that is to be a fireman. The position may, in the eyes of some, appear to be a lowly one; but we who know the work which the fireman has to do believe that his is a noble calling. Our proudest moment is to save lives. Under the impulse of such thoughts, the nobility of the occupation thrills us and stimulates us to deeds of daring, even of supreme sacrifice."

Chief Edward F. Croker, FDNY
circa 1910

2020 Christmas Ornament

Updated On: Dec 05, 2020

The 2020 Christmas Ornament is now available to purchase.

WFD Station 8

Construction on Station 8 began in 1919 and was completed Sept 2, 1920 at a total cost of 38,037. The project was commissioned by Mayor H. Sandland, a former volunteer with Citizens Engine No. 2. It was designed by architect Joseph T. Smith who also designed Station 3.

It originally housed an American LaFrance triple combination motorized pumper purchased in 1919 for $11,850. The original officers were Captain Joseph H. Bagley and Lt. Frank J. Finn as there were only two shifts at the time.