SEE 2024 NEWS

Arlington Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Freightliner/E-One 1250/1250 for Engine-Tank 75. Posted in May.

Bennington Rural Fire recently placed into service a 2022 Freightliner/Marion 1500/3000 as Tanker 44. Posted in August.

Berlin Fire Department recently placed into service a 2001 Pierce Dash 1850/300/100’ Tower as Tower 1. It had previously served in Upper Gwynedd Township, PA. Posted in March.

Bridport Fire recently placed into service a 2003 American LaFrance heavy rescue at Utility 1. It previously served in Clay, NY as Rescue 3. Posted in May.

Bristol Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 HME Ahrens-Fox 1871W Custom Pumper. Features include: Cummins L9 - 450 HP motor, Allison 3000EVS Automatic Transmission, Hale 1500 GPM pump and 1000 gallon water tank. Posted in June.

Cornwall Fire recently took delivery of a 2022 Freightliner/Dingee 1500/1200 for Engine 1. The former Engine 1 was reassigned to Engine 2. Posted in May.

Derby-Line Fire has placed into service a 2023 Freightliner/Dingee 2200 Gallon tanker as Tanker 4. Posted in August.

Deerfield Valley Rescue has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-450/AEV ambulance for Ambulance 2. It will replace a 2008 unit. Posted in February.

East Dorset Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Freightliner/E-One rescue for Rescue 595. Posted in June.

Glover EMS has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford Transit/Demers ambulance. Posted in September.

Halifax Fire has purchased a 1993 Mack R/3D 500/2000 pumper-tanker. It had previously served in Rowe, Mass. Posted in May.

Hartford Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F450/Braun ambulance for Ambulance 22. The ambulance numbers now reflect the model year, although the designations of Ambulance 1, 2, 3 ect still remain for CAD purposes. Posted in September.

Ludlow Ambulance has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/PL Custom ambulance for A2. Posted in May.

Lyndon Rescue has taken delivery of a 2023 Chevrolet K3500/Wheeled Coach ambulance for Unit 96. It replaces a 2019 Ford/Braun that was destroyed in a crash. Posted in April.

Middlesex Fire has acquired a 2012 International Terra Star/Valley rescue. It previously served with North Hyde Park Fire Department also in Vermont. Posted in November.

Missisquoi Valley Rescue in Swanton has placed into service a 2013 Ford F-350/Braun ambulance as Rescue 3. It previously served in Enosburgh. Posted in September.

Montpelier Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Osage ambulance for Ambulance 2. Posted in April.

Newport Center Volunteer Fire Department has purchased a 2001 Ford F/Pierce 4x4 mini pumper with a 750 GPM pump, 250 gallon water tank and CAFS foam system. It replaces Engine 3's 1984 Chevy. Posted in March.

North Bennington recently placed into service a 2022 Freightliner/Fouts 1500/1000 as Engine 55. Posted in August.

North Hyde Park-Eden Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD 4X4/Alexis command-utility for Utility 1. Posted in October.

Northfield Ambulance has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/Osage ambulance for Ambulance 2. Posted in July.

Pawlet Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Freightliner, M2-112/HME Ahrens-Fox 1500/1200 for Engine-Tank 542. Posted in October.

Proctorsville Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Spartan/Toyne 1500/1000 for Engine 2. Posted in November.

Richford Fire has acquired a 1997 Simon-Duplex/LTI 93’ Mid mount tower. It previously served in Maple Shade, NJ. Posted in April.

Salisbury Fire has placed into service a 2023 Freightliner tanker. No other specs at this time. Posted in September.

Shoreham Fire recently placed into service a 1992 White-GMC 1250/2500 as the Pumper-Tanker. It previously served in Manchester, VT as Truck 9. Posted in September.

South Hero Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Spartan/E-One pumper for Engine 2. No other specs at this time. Posted in May.

Stowe Fire has placed into service a 2023 Pierce Enforcer PUC 1500/1000 as Engine 1. Posted in June.

Stowe EMS has taken delivery of a 2023 Chevrolet HD5500/Braun for Ambulance 1 replacing an International/Osage. Posted in April.

Warren Fire placed into service earlier this year a 2003 HME/General/Metz 1500/500/105' RM tower as Ladder 1. It previously served in Wilson Borough, PA. Posted in November.

Williston Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/Osage ambulance for Rescue 1. Posted in May.

Alburgh Rescue was organized earlier this year, separating from the fire department. Both ambulances are still the same units as when they were part of the fire department and they will continue to run from the Alburgh Fire Station. Posted in June.

Barnard Fire Chief Scott Mills retires after 34 years as chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September.

Barre Captain Keith Cushman promoted to fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Barre Town asked to kick in more money for two new ambulances. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.

Barre Town to give ambulance to career center in exchange for access to training facility. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

Bennington Rescue Squad Announces Promotions of Szabo, Fox, McLean, Norris, Reed. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Brattleboro's EMS takeover study, launched for answers, sparks more questions. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Brattleboro ARPA cash set aside for new Fire Department hires. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.

Burlington City Council Approves Mike LaChance as New Fire Chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Burlington Fire has appointed Marsha McCombie as the EMS Battalion Chief. She is the first female to be appointed to a command staff position in the department's history. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July.

Cabot EMS and Fire Department relocated due to flooding. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

Cabot planning for new fire station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

Chittenden County regional emergency dispatch hits roadblock. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Colchester pulls out of Chittenden County regional emergency dispatch effort. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Colchester Fire has appointed Scott Crady as the new fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July.

East Burke Fire Department has absorbed the former East Haven fire station and is utilizing it as a second station. East Burke assumed coverage of East Haven after the department ceased operations. Posted in December.

Glover EMS wins Ambulance Service of the Year award. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July.

Greensboro Fire Department dispatch upgrade expands service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in December.

Hinesburg to Consider Options for New Fire Station, Town Hall. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Hinesburg building overhauls could cost over $12M. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.

Killington's new Fire Chief Paul Ginther ready to take over the department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July.  

Manchester Fire Department joining statewide recruitment effort. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.  

Manchester Fire Department honors 50-year veteran at annual banquet. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May.

Manchester welcomes new Northshire Rescue Squad chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in December.

Milton Firefighter struck by motor vehicle. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

Montpelier Engine 2's 2013 E-One was destroyed during a large downtown fire. Posted in November.

Mount Holly Rescue was officially disbanded on November 1st. Ambulance coverage is now provided by Ludlow Ambulance. Posted in November.

Newport City Fire Chief John Harlamert retires after 35 years of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

North Hyde Park Fire has sold Engine 2's 2004 International 4400/E-One Tradition 1250/1000 to the Doon Fire Department in Iowa. Posted in May.

Rutland marks 50-year anniversary of devastating fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Rutland Town Fire Department has temporarily relocated to the town highway garage while their current station is demolished and a new one is built. Completion of the new station is estimated to be in late 2024. Posted in August.

St. Albans VFD receives grant to upgrade communications system. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

St. Albans Town Firefighter Harold "Bob" Cross has retired after 47 years of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in December.

Shelburne marks 100th anniversary of fire department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Stowe: Merger talks could combine fire, rescue operations. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Sutton Fire has opened their new fire station located at 691 Burke Road. Posted in March.

Swanton Village Fire Department receives check from Aubuchon Hardware. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July.

Waterbury Ambulance names executive director, lands federal funds. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

JANUARY

Chittenden County health care EMS and corporate medicine divisions to fold. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

FEBRUARY

Regional dispatch in limbo. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MARCH

Vermont's Emergency Medical Services System Is Struggling to Survive - Can It Be Saved? CLICK FOR ARTICLE 

Missisquoi Valley Ambulance Service to Offer First Vermont Ambulance to Ukraine. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Grand Isle and Franklin Counties EMS Departments Take Steps to Stem Staffing Crisis. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

State Senate Passes S73 to Help Firefighters with Workers Comp Cancer Claims. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Sweet Firefighter Fundraiser in Montpelier. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

APRIL

Middlebury student earns Guinness world record for running in firefighting gear. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Wilmington firefighters honor past members with special grave markers. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Vermont House passes bill for compensation benefits for firefighters fighting cancer. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MAY

Recruitment efforts heat up at Vermont fire departments. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Marshfield volunteer firefighters to take on Corporate Cup in turnout gear. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Sounding the alarm: More calls, fewer responders across the state. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

JUNE

Family of honorary Essex Fire Girl Addi Carroll to hold charity run in her honor. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

State police investigate burglary at Middlesex Fire Department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

SEPTEMBER

Fallen emergency responders honored in Pittsford. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Franklin-Lamoille Fire School still seeing low enrollment after pandemic pause. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Vermont fire towers: From smoke spotters to thru-hikers. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

OCTOBER

Firefighters and EMS teams in Stowe and St. Johnsbury consider joining forces amid staffing shortages. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

DECEMBER

Stowe teens train as firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE