About the Brookfield Volunteer Fire Department Candlewood Company Inc.

Committed to Courage, Community, and Excellence

The Brookfield Volunteer Fire Department Candlewood Company Inc. is a 100% volunteer department located on Bayview Drive in Candlewood Shores, Brookfield, Connecticut. We are dedicated to providing top-notch fire protection and emergency response services to the town of Brookfield and offer mutual aid to our surrounding communities. Together with our sister department, the Brookfield Volunteer Fire Company on Pocono Road, we strive to ensure the safety and well-being of our neighbors. Our team of committed volunteers prides itself on a tradition of excellence, continual training, and unwavering service. Whether responding to fires, conducting rescue operations, or educating the public about fire safety, Candlewood Company stands ready to serve and protect. Join us in supporting and celebrating the bravery and dedication that define our department.

Operational Officers

Gary Gramling

Fire Chief

John Quarto

Captain

Luis Rodrigues

Assistant Chief

Troy Morin

Lieutenant

Wilson Wagner

Lieutenant

Executive Leadership

Ryan Murphy

President

Jeffrey Dunkerton

Executive Vice President

Jason Ferraro

Membership Vice President

Jason Ginsberg

Treasurer

William Perrone

Sergeant At Arms

Ryan Richards

Member At Large

Andrew Pflomm

Member At Large

From Then Till Now

The Brookfield Volunteer Fire Department Candlewood Company Inc., a 100% volunteer department located on Bayview Drive in Candlewood Shores, has a rich history of dedicated service. Originally established in 1949 as Company ‘B’ to serve the isolated eastern section of New Fairfield, it became part of Brookfield in 1961. Our department, alongside our sister department on Pocono Road, provides top-notch fire protection and emergency response. Over the years, we have grown through significant milestones, acquiring advanced equipment, enhancing communication systems, and expanding our facilities. Today, we continue our unwavering commitment to protecting Brookfield residents and offering mutual aid to neighboring communities, always ready to respond to emergencies with excellence and dedication.

Brookfield Fleet