SEE CURRENT YEAR'S NEWS ARCHIVE FOR PENDING APPARATUS ORDERS

Bennington Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 HME Ahrens Fox HAF111L w/ 1500 GPM pump, 500 gallon water tank and 111' Rear-Mount Aerial for Ladder 1. Posted in August.

Colchester Rescue recently took delivery of a 2022 Ram 5500/ Braun ambulance for Rescue 2. Posted in February.

Danville Fire Department recently took delivery of a 2021 Kenworth/2022 Fouts 1000/3000 pumper/tanker for Tanker 2. Posted in June.

Lyndon Rescue recently took delivery of a Ford Transit ambulance for U-97. Posted in September.

Marlboro Fire Department has acquired a 1995 Sutphen 1250/750 pumper for Engine 1, replacing a 1969 Diamond Reo. The engine previously served in Winooski, VT as Engine 2. Posted in May.

Middlebury Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Rosenbauer Commander 1500/1000 for Engine 1. It replaces a 1991 HME/3D. Posted in May.

Newport City Fire Department gets new off-road rescue vehicle. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Newport Ambulance has taken delivery of a Chevy/Crestline ambulance for Newport 6. It is not clear if this is a brand new truck or a used purchase. Posted in December.

Pomfret-Teago Fire Department recently took delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/E-One 1250/300 for Engine 3. Posted in June.

Pownal Rescue has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-450/Medix ambulance. Posted in December.

Rutland Town Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Rosenbauer Commander 1500/1000/30B for Engine 3. Posted in July.

Sutton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Ferrara pumper. No further details at this time. Posted in September.

Troy Fire Department has purchased a 2000 Seagrave Apollo 1500/150/105’ tower. It replaces a 1991 Sutphen. Posted in May.

Vermont Air National Guard Fire Department in Burlington recently took delivery of a 2022 Rosenbauer 2000/3170w/420 DC/500 PKP ARFF unit for Foam 3. Posted in September.

Barre Fire Chief Douglas Brent has retired after 49 years of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September.

Barre Town retiring Paramedic Louis Messier recognized for 25 years of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in December.

Bellows Falls Fire Station Completes Next Phase Of Renovations. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in December.

Brattleboro proceeds with new EMS provider. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.

Brattleboro Fire Captain Jason Davis has retired after 20+ years with the department. Posted in June.

Brattleboro considers alternatives to current EMS coverage. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Brattleboro's Emergency Medical Services study concluded by consulting firm. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in December.

Bridgewater's new Fire Station has been completed. Occupancy is expected to take place in April or May. The station is located on U.S. Route 4, across the street from the current station. Posted in March.

Bridgewater fire and rescue squads ready to roll from new station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June.

Burlington Fire Department hiring for new hybrid job. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Burlington Fire Department Revamped recruitment strategy paying off. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

East Burke Fire Chief Buys Fire Engine for Department; Dedicates it to His Parents. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. The new truck, Rescue 4, is a 1997 E-One Hurricane 1750/750. Posted in March.

Highgate Volunteer Fire Department in search of new volunteers. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in December.

Hinesburg Fire Department has placed into service a loaner 2002 E-One Typhoon pumper as Engine 4. The unit previously served in Sanbornton, NH and is being utilized while Engine 1's 2015 E-One is out for repairs following an accident. Posted in March.

Killington Fire Chief Steve Finer retires after 38 years of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Marlboro's inconic Diamond Reo pumper/tanker retired after 54 years of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Milton hires full-time Rescue Department Chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Plainfield still working on plans to demolish old fire station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Plainfield approves contract for historic fire station demolition. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September.

Rockingham and Saxtons River support grant to study local fire departments. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Rockingham town officials invite Rescue Inc. to bid on contract for ambulance service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted December.

Rutland City eyes firetruck rebuild. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Posted in September.

St. Johnsbury selects Assistant Chief Bradley Reed as new fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

South Burlington appoints Steven Locke as new Fire Chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June.

South Burlington Fire Captain Sacha LaScala retired after 35 years of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July.

Springfield Fire Chief Russell Thompson Retires after 42 Years of Service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Vermont Fire Academy unveils newly renovated dormitory in Pittsford. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

Waterbury Ambulance Service Chief Podgwaite honored with Vermont EMS Lifetime Award. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May.

Waterbury fire department hosts ambulance station fundraiser. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September.

Williston looks to bolster ranks and hire 9 firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Williston approves 9 new firefighters; ambulance funding. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Williston Fire Department fixes longtime staffing shortage. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.

Williston Fire Department hopes more people will devise safety plans ahead of winter months. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Williston becomes first fire department in state with a Cyanokit. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in December.

Wilmington Fire Department has occupied their new fire station located at 40 Beaver Street. Posted in June.

Winhall names Mark Weikert Firefighter of the Year. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Woodbury voters approve money for a new fire station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May.

FEBRUARY

Staffing shortages continue to impact departments across the state. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Danielle Morse does double duty as Miss Vermont and a volunteer firefighter. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Grand Isle fire department face staffing shortages. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

APRIL

Brattleboro, Rescue Inc. to go their separate ways after contract dispute. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

MAY

Preschooler receives national award for saving his family from dying in Brattleboro fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

JUNE

Burlington Firefighters Association calls for action amid recent attacks. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Essex Fire Department remembers Addi, the Fire Girl. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Graduation day for Vermont Fire Academy junior firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

JULY

Alburgh: First firefighting camp for women a success. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

‘What a Beautiful Little Human Being:' Essex Fire Department Honors Girl After Her Death. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

AUGUST

Governor appoints Jennifer Morrison Commissioner of the Vermont Department of Public Safety. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

A shift in emergency dispatch is coming, Vermonters work out the details. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

SEPTEMBER

Hometown Hero: Jason Bonnett volunteers 24 years with St. Albans Town Fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 

Blake Cadieux, Vermont Youth Firefighter of the Year, is the first Georgia cadet to receive the honor. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Renovated former hospital in Pittsford now housing for firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 

OCTOBER

Seeking the next generation of firefighters, Manchester Fire Department reopens junior program. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

NOVEMBER

Ambulance procession to begin in Waterbury to travel to Mark Podgwaite Sr. service on Sunday. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Junior Firefighters Arriving in Arlington. CLICK FOR ARTICLE