Barre Town Fire Department has approved funds to purchase a new tanker, which will be built by V-Tec on a 2021 Freightliner chassis.

Bolton Fire Department has on order a 2022 Dodge RAM 5500 / Danko Light Duty Rescue. Jan 2022.

Bolton voters approved the purchase of a pumper/tanker. March 2023.

Bristol Fire Department has placed an order for an HME Ahrens-Fox 1871W Custom Pumper. Features include: Cummins L9 - 450 HP motor, Allison 3000EVS Automatic Transmission, Seating for 6, Roof Mounted Remote Spotlight, Hale "Q-Max" 1500 GPM, and 1000 Gallon water tank. Oct 2021.

Chester Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new tanker. March 2023.

Clarendon approved $300k in ARPA money for firetruck replacement. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Oct 2022.

Fairfield Fire Department has placed an order with Desorcie Emergency Products for an E-One pumper-tanker built on a 2-door Freightliner M2-106 chassis. It will feature a 1000 GPM pump and 2000 gallon tank.
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Ferrisburgh Fire Department has placed an order with Lakes Region Fire Apparatus for an HME Ahrens-Fox Mini EVO built on a Dodge RAM 5500 4X4 Chassis with SD Crew Cab XL. Features include: 1500 GPM pump, 300 gallon water tank, 140CFM CAFS, FRC In Control 400 Pressure Governor Pump House Crosslay, (2) Beds, 1-1/2 double stacks, Fire Research "TurboFoam", Ladders (8' Roof, 8' Fldng Attic, 14' Two-Sect Ext). Aug 2022.

Hinesburg Fire Department has placed an order for a AEV ambulance on a Dodge chassis. May 2021.

Hinesburg voters approved the purchase of a pumper/tanker. March 2023.

Hyde Park voters approved the purchase of a new pumper. March 2023.

Montpelier Fire Department has ordered a new ambulance built by Osage on a Ford F-550 chassis for Ambulance 2. May 2021.

Newark Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $270,376.19 for a Firefighting Water Tanker Truck. Sep 2021.

North Hyde Park-Eden Fire Department has placed an order with Lakes Region for a Dodge Ram 5500/Alexis mini pumper with 1500 GPM pump and 300 gallon water tank. Nov 2022.

Poultney Fire Department has placed an order with Lakes Region Fire Apparatus for an Alexis mini-pumper built on a Ford F-550 chassis. It will feature a 1500 GPM pump and 300 gallon water tank. Nov 2022.

Rutland City Fire Department has on order a custom side mount pumper from Ferrara. The truck will have a 450HP Cummings ISL9 Engine, 1000 Gallon Tank and a Hale Q-Max 2000 GPM Pump. Apr 2021.

Rutland City has sent their 2001 American LaFrance/LTI 1250/500/75' RMA to be completely refurbished by Ladder Tower in Ephrata, PA. The aerial and body will be refurbished and remounted on a brand new Ferrara Invader chassis with all new electrical, hydraulic, and lighting systems as well as a new paint scheme. Posted Sept 2022.

St. Albans City Fire Departmen thas placed an order with Desorcie Emergency Products for a new E-One Typhoon custom pumper. March 2023.

Sheldon Fire Department has placed an order with Desorcie Emergency Products for an E-One pumper built on an International 2-door chassis. March 2023.

Starksboro Fire Department has placed an order with Lakes Region Fire Apparatus for an Alexis pumper built on a Freightliner M2-112 four door chassis. It will feature a Cummins L9 450EV HP motor, 1250 GPM pump and 1000 gallon water tank. March 2023.

Stowe Fire Department's new 2023 Pierce Enforcer PUC pumper has been completed at the factory. The engine features a 1500 GPM pump, 1000 gallon water tank and a Pierce Husky 3 foam system. The new Engine 1 will be delivered to the department after outfitting at the local dealer. March 2023.

Stowe Fire Department has placed an order with Pierce for an Enforcer PUC 107' aerial ladder. The truck will feature a 1500 GPM pump, 500 gallon water tank, and a short wheelbase for maneuverability. Apr 2022.

Underhill-Jericho Fire has placed an order with Desorcie Emergency Products for and E-One rear-mount pumper built on an International 4X4 chassis. The department also placed an order for an E-One rescue built on an International CV chassis. Jan 2023.

West Rutland Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Pierce Responder 4x4 pumper built on a Freightliner chassis with 4-door cab. Jul 2022.

Wilmington Fire has placed an order with Allegience Fire/Rescue for a Pierce Saber pumper with 1500 GPM pump and 1500 gallon water tank. Jan 2023.

Windsor Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new pumper-tanker. March 2023.

Winhall Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Pierce Enforcer pumper tanker. Features include a 2000 GPM Waterous pump, 3000 gallon water tank, Husky foam system, dry hose storage reels, and a 605 hp Cummins X15 engine. Feb 2023.

Worcester Fire Department has on order a Freightliner M2-106/Midwest 1500 gallon tanker.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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