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Barre City, VT Ambulance 1, 2019 Ford F-550/AEV ambulance |
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Albany, Vermont- Selectboard suspends volunteer fire department for two weeks. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July. Albany, Vermont Fire Department- has acquired two (2) 2002 International/Central States 1250/750 pumpers. They had previously served in Waterbury, VT as Engine 1 and Engine 3. Engine 1's American LaFrance and Engine 4's GMC/E-One have been retired with the acquisition of these two engines. Posted in December. Barnet Vermont Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $53,333.33 for firefighter breathing apparatus. Berlin, Vermont Fire Department- has acquired a 2007 Pierce 1750/1000 pumper that previously served in Hannibal, NY. Posted in April. Brandon, Vermont Fire Department- has purchased Pittsford's 1998 E-One Cyclone II 2000/500/75' RMA ladder truck. Posted in December. Bristol Vermont Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $126,395.24 for firefighter breathing apparatus. Burlington, Vermont- expands VT Alert System. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January. Burlington, Vermont Fire Department- seeks to add 3rd ambulance. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February. Colchester, Vermont- to consolidate Colchester VFD, Mallets Bay VFD and St. Michael's College VFD into on fire department effective July 1st. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January. Colchester, Vermont- announces new unified fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January. Colchester, Vermont Fire Department- the new unified department began operations on June 1st with the three full time firefighters starting their schedule. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June. Corinth, Vermont Fire Department- construction is complete on the new fire station located on Fairgrounds Road. Posted in November. Danville, Vermont Fire Department- has placed into serice a 2012 Ford F-550/E-One Light Rescue as Squad 1. Also, Engine 2's 2004 International/V-Tec 1250/750 is now designated as Tanker 1. Posted in April. East Burke, Vermont Fire Department- has acquired a 1997 Spartan/Quality/Aerial Inovations 105' RMA. It previously served in Walden, NY and is designated Ladder 7. Posted in February. East Dover Vermont Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $89,523.81 for firefighter turnout gear & an air compressor – breathing apparatus refill system Fairfax, Vermont Fire Department- names station after former fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July. Georgia, Vermont Fire Department- has told their 1990 Chevy 500/2000 to Fayetteville, TN. Posted in February. Georgia, Vermont Fire Department- has removed the body of their 1999 Ford/E-One brush truck and mounted to a new 2020 Ford F-550 chassis. It has been converted into a light rescue and is designated Rescue 1. Posted in November. Hartford, Vermont Fire Department- to temporarily staff Quechee Fire Station as part of study. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October. Hinesburg, Vermont- grapples with how to provide ambulance service to residents. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Hubbardton, Vermont Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $ 80,000.00 for firefighter breathing apparatus. Middletown Springs Vermont Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $114,857.14 for firefighter breathing apparatus. Milton, Vermont Fire Department- town appoints new public safety director. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May. Newport City, Vermont Fire Department- Fire Chief James LeClair will retire from the department on January 24th. Posted in January. Newport City, Vermont Fire Department- recently honored Firefighter Steve Edgerley for his 50 years of service. Posted in February. Orleans, Vermont Fire Department- has changed numbers for a few of their engines. Engine 6's 2000 International/E-One 1250/1000 is now Engine 2. Engine 7's 2006 International/E-One 1500/1000 is now Engine 1. Posted in April. Rutland City, Vermont Fire Department- Deputy Chief William Lovett has been appointed as Interim Fire Chief. Posted in February. Rutland City, Vermont Fire Department- Interim Fire Chief William Lovett has been named as the new permanent Fire Chief. Posted in December. Ryegate, Vermont Fire Department- recently placed into service a 1988 Sutphen 1000/1000 as Engine 6. It previously served in Passadumkeag, ME. Posted in November. Sheffield-Wheelock, Vermont Fire Department- has purchased Woodbury former Engine 1's 1998 International/E-One 1000/1000 pumper. Posted in January. South Burlington, Vermont Fire Department- adds 3 new firefighters to the department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September. South Hero, Vermont Fire Department- Fire Chief Kim T Julow retired on May 6th after 26 years of service. Posted in May. Strafford, Vermont Fireman’s Association- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $79,523.81 for firefighter breathing apparatus Troy, Vermont Fire Department- recently placed into service a 1998 Pierce Saber heavy rescue. It has previously served in East Northpoint, NY and Carl Junction, MO. Posted in May. Vermont State Fire Academy- has been awarded a Federal grant int he amount of $168,171.82 for a smoke generator, firefighter protective gear, technical / water rescue equipment, and a storage trailer with tow vehicle. Vernon, Vermont EMS- agency to be back in service by October 8th. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October. Vernon, Vermont Fire Department- has named Alex Dunklee as the new Fire Chief. Posted in November. West Burke, Vermont Fire Department- has acquired a Spartan/Smeal pumper and assigned it as Engine 2. No further info about the pumper. Posted in May. West Fairlee, Vermont Fire Department- has purchased a 1995 Luverne/Spartan 1250/1000 and placed it in to service as Engine 1. It previously served in Conway Village, NH. Posted in January. Westminster, Vermont Fire Department- has placed into service a 2003 Mack/2019 Osco 750/3000 as Tanker 1. Posted in January. Westminster, Vermont Fire Department- announces the following promotions: Firefighter/EMT Jay Gagne has been promoted to Lieutenant (C6) and Lieutenant Gary Cobb has been promoted to Safety Captain (C5). Posted in July. Whittingham, Vermont Fire Department- has placed into service a 1997 Freightliner/E-One 1250/1250 as Engine 1. It previously served in Rawlings, MD and was refurbished prior to being placed into service in Whittingham. Posted in July. Williston, Vermont Fire Department- Chief Kenneth Morton Jr has announced he will retire at the end of the summer after 50 years in the fire service. Williston, Vermont Fire Department- Deputy Chief Aaron Collette has been named as the new fire chief. Posted in August. Williston, Vermont Fire Department- smart phone app helps fire department save lives. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in December. Woodstock, Vermont- facing volunteer shortage, Woodstock considers hiring full-time EMTs. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February. |