IAFF Local 892 Quick Facts

• Organized on November 22, 1946.

   

• Represents 55 members including all line firefighters, officers, and fire marshals.

   

• Responds to approximately 3,200 calls a year.

   

• Covers Norwich consolidated city district (CCD or The City) 3.5 square  miles and 51% of the city's 38,000 residents.

   

• Provides fire suppression, fire prevention, rescue and first responder services.

   

• Maintains a NFPA certified HAZMAT technician team.

   

• Has 13 members on duty at all times responding from two stations.

   

• Staffs three engines and one tower ladder as front line response apparatus.

   

• Is responsible for state-wide decon trailer, foam trailer, HAZMAT truck and three marine units.