Grand Isle / North Hero Rescue

05/25/2026

Earlier this month Grand Isle Rescue was dispatched into Isle la Motte for a mutual aid request.

This was around 10:30 in the evening, and responded with a crew of four, for an allergic reaction.

Isle la Motte is roughly 30 minutes from our station. So while en route to the patient, one of our providers called them to get updated on their condition.

This was a critical step in our response to determine how severe the reaction was, and if we need additional resources.
A severe reaction can cause: throat swelling, difficulty breathing, vomiting, and a dangerous drop in blood pressure.

The patient was transported to North West Medical in Saint Albans due to the proximity to Isle la Motte.

We returned to service around 1am.

05/18/2026

This is the 52nd year of EMS Week. During this week we like to give extra thank you to our volunteers and neighboring mutual aid partners.

EMS week was first authorized by President Gerald Ford in 1974 to celebrate emergency medical responders.

05/04/2026

We would like to recognize and thank our island Fire departments for all that they do for us.

Our local firefighters help rescue in more ways than just putting out fires. They assist with CPR, lifting and moving patients, driving the ambulance, scene safety and so much more.

Thank you for your continued support.
South Hero Volunteer Fire Department , Grand Isle Volunteer Fire Department and North Hero Volunteer Fire Dept.

04/28/2026

A Narcan distribution box has been placed at our town office.
Narcan is a temporary receptor blocker, and once used will only work for minutes. After that the effects might come back.
Since Narcan is temporary, 911 should be called anytime it is used.

The box is part of a larger project at the town library next door, where it will eventually be moved alongside a 911 emergency phone and an AED machine.

04/20/2026

Today is known as the unofficial "420" cannabis holiday.

Though there may be health benefits from using cannabis, for people with chronic pain, seizures, glaucoma, and cancer treatments. It can also be miss used.

We strongly suggest that if you are using Cannabis for recreational purposes that you do so safely. Please treat it like alcohol, don't drive, use under the age of 21.

Cannabis can be laced with fentanyl for a greater or bigger high, so know where it came from.

03/08/2026

As we spring ahead, Grand Isle Rescue would suggest that you take some time to go over your medical documentation.

📝 Update your medications - remove the ones you are no longer taking, and add your new ones

📋 Have your medications and medical information listed and put on your refrigerator. - this is a standard location for EMS to look.

🗒️ Talk to your doctor about updating or making a DNR order. - This is never easy for family members to discuss. But this gives your family peace of mind when and if the time comes that it is needed.

🫂 Update Emergency contacts. - we need to know who to call. And it's not the Ghost Buster's 😆.

⚠️ Make sure you life alert batteries are changed, and all content information is correct.

📿Your medical alert tags have all the correct information.

You can find all your medications and medical information on your most recent discharge papers or on your UVM mychart account. These can be printed and reviewed by EMS in a medical emergency.

* Grand isle Rescue follows all HIPPA laws and will not share any medical information outside of patient care*

02/26/2026

If you are interested in becoming a member of Grand Isle Rescue, then you're in luck, we are meeting tonight for training.
So hop in your car and Drive yourself over to our station on Faywood Rd in Grand Isle.

Training starts at 7 pm. So show up a little early and we can meet and greet while showing you around the station.

02/20/2026

Wow.... It's been a little while since we posted.
Now that things have settled down a bit.

Grand isle Rescue is looking for new members from all walks of life. An EMS background would be preferable but not necessary.

We only require 24 hours of your time per month. 4-6 hours of that you get through weekly training and community events. The rest is up to you.
Just think instead of binged watching Greys Anatomy or Lone Star 911 you could be learning and doing it!

We meet at 7 pm on Thursday nights for training.

02/06/2026

We have another weekend of cold weather coming through.
Please check on your neighbors.
If you plan on going outdoors this weekend dress accordingly and leave no skin exposed. Frostbite can set in very quickly with these cold temperatures.

01/23/2026

What's Changed:

· The Winter Storm Watch has been expanded to the rest of Vermont and northern New York from 1 PM Sun thru 1 AM Tue. The Winter Storm Watch in Bennington and Windham Counties remains from 7 AM Sunday to 7 PM Monday.

Overview

- A band of lake effect snow will affect northern New York, mainly St. Lawrence County through this evening.

- Elsewhere across northern New York and Vermont, scattered snow showers with embedded snow squalls are likely again today, mainly this afternoon.

-Cold temperatures and gusty winds will cause wind chills to fall into the -20°F to -40°F range tonight into Saturday morning.

-Widespread accumulating snow likely Sunday night into Monday Night with areawide potential for up to 7" or more of snow.

NOAA