175th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION!

Essex Fire Engine Co. #1 is the second oldest continually operated fire department in the state of Connecticut. We were incorporated on June 22, 1833 and will be celebrating our 175th anniversary on Sunday, June 22, 2008, with a parade starting in the center of Ivoryton and ending at 11 Saybrook Rd., Essex Fire Headquarters. Please click any of the links below for more information.

Town Resident Information Page
Click the link above for an official press release.

Parade Participant Information Page

Click for information on: Old Saybrook Fire Co. #1's 2nd Annual Firefighters' Competition & Family Fun Day!

Please check back for further information and updates. If you have any questions or need information regarding our 175th anniversary, please email a 175th Anniversary Parade Committee representative by clicking here. We will try to get back to you as soon as possible. Thanks for visiting!