Emergencies
Public Safety / Fire Protection
IN AN EMERGENCY (Fire, Police, Ambulance) CALL 911
- Connecticut Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security: 860.566.3180
- Connecticut Department of Public Health: 860.509.8000
- Disaster Assistance--FEMA 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or apply online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov.
- Poison Control Center, UCONN Health Center: 800.222.1222
- Infoline: 211
- Red Cross: 877.287.3327
- Tip Line: report suspicious terrorist activities: 866.457.8477
- Domestic Violence Hotlines:
- CT Coalition Against Domestic Violence: 888.774.2900
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800.799.7233
- Hospital: Day Kimball Hospital: 860.928.6541. 320 Pomfret Street, Rte. 44, Putnam.
- Pediatric Center at Day Kimball Hospital, Putnam: 860.963.6390
Connecticut radio and television stations are a timely source of information in an emergency
Town of Woodstock Public Safety
- Animal Control Officer: 860.774.1253
- Rabies Information or Exposure
- To report a wild animal attack on humans:
- Northeast District Dept. of Health: 860.774.7350
- Dept. of Environmental Protection: Wildlife Division - 860.424.3333
- For more information about rabies:
- Contact your Animal Control Officer
- Northeast District Dept. of Health: 860.774.7350
- Dept. of Environmental Protection, Wildlife Division: 860.424.3011
- Center for Disease Control
- Burning Officials - contact your local Fire Department, the Town Fire Marshall at 860.963.2347, or click the following link: wvfa76.org/publicsafety.htm
- Chief Constable: Jay Swan (860) 963-7234
- Emergency Management Director: Dave Elliott 860.428.2084.
Fire Protection
Woodstock has a Fire Marshal, and three volunteer Fire Departments:
The goal of the Fire Marshal's Office is to present fire safety and prevention techniques to town residents, ensure compliance with fires safety codes and standards, and assist with fire suppression and hazardous materials activities within the three Woodstock Fire Departments.
- Fire Marshal: Richard Baron 860.963.2347
Bungay Fire Brigade, Station 77 serves West Woodstock, Woodstock Valley and Kenyonville. They also provide mutual aid to the rest of Woodstock. Address: 1256 Route 171, Woodstock CT 06281. Station phone: 860.974.0316. Fax: 860.974.0647. Web Address: www.bungay.com.
Bungay District Burn Officials: David Elliott: 860.428.2084
Muddy Brook Fire Department, Station 75 serves North and East Woodstock. Address: 93 Woodstock Road, East Woodstock CT 06244-0222. Web address: Station phone: 860.928.3032. Web Address: http://www.muddybrookfire.net/
Muddy Brook District Burn Official: Russ Dowd: 860.928.5397
Woodstock Volunteer Fire Association, Station 76 serves South Woodstock. Address: 399 Route 169, Woodstock CT 06267. Web Address: http://www.wvfa76.org/. Station phone: 860.928.3163.
Woodstock Volunteer District Burn Official: Tim Young: 860.928.4773 or 860.928.0283
Health Department
Public health in Woodstock is under the purview of the Northeast District Department of Health in Brooklyn, CT: 860.774.7350
State Police
State Police Troop D serves Woodstock. Their phone number is 860.779.4900. For emergencies, dial 911.
Fire Safety Resources
- Disaster Safety for People with Disabilities: What to Do when Emergency Weather Strikes
- Fire Safety for Kids: Sparky the Fire Dog
- Open Campfire Safety Rules
- How to Prepare for a Wildfire
- Driving to Safety: The Car Owner's Guide to Emergency Evacuation
- Survive the Unthinkable if Wildfire Threatens Your Home
- Home Fire Safety for Older Adults (begins at page 7)
- Fireplace and Chimney Problems, Tips & Prevention
- Burn Prevention and Fire Safety Tips
- Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration and Repair - Average Costs
- Burns: First Aid for Pets
Pistol Permits
- To obtain a permit, get an application and fingerprint card from the First Selectman's Office or call 860.928.0208 x 310.
- For Conservation Education/Firearms Safety Courses, see Firearms/Bowhunting/Trapping on the CT DEEP website, or call 860.642.7239