Montpelier Fire Local 2287

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day 2026, we honor the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation and our freedoms. Their courage, service, and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Today, every day, and forever, we remember our fallen heroes and stand in gratitude for all they gave for this country. 🇺🇸

04/30/2026

New equipment alert!

We’re pleased to share that we have added Res-Q-Jacks to our response capabilities! Over the past two days, members participated in hands-on training to ensure these tools can be deployed safely and effectively in the field.

While the training scenarios focused on vehicle stabilization during motor vehicle accidents, this equipment is highly versatile and will enhance our ability to manage a wide range of emergency situations. The addition of these tools strengthens both responder safety and our ability to protect the community.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Kevin O’Brien of Firematic Tools, for supplying the equipment, as well as for providing valuable training and ongoing support.

We also greatly appreciate Jamie and Cam Bolduc, and the entire team at Bolduc Metal Recycling & Storage Containers, for generously providing vehicles and a location to conduct this training. Their continued partnership is a tremendous asset to our department.

04/24/2026

🚒 JOIN OUR TEAM: Montpelier Fire & Ambulance is Hiring! 🚑

Are you looking for a rewarding career serving the heart of Vermont? The City of Montpelier is seeking a dedicated individual to join our department as a Firefighter/EMT.

As a member of our crew, you’ll be on the front lines of public safety, providing high-quality fire suppression and emergency medical services to our community and surrounding towns.

Ready to make a difference? View the full job description and learn how to apply on our website here: https://www.montpelier-vt.org/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=102&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Firefighter-EMT-95

04/24/2026

Come work in the Capital City!

04/19/2026

Rainy day travel back in time.

The Montpelier Fire Department operated the Duplex D300 with a 6V92TA engine from 1983 until at least 2002

Original Delivery (1983): The department took delivery of this custom pumper, built by Middlesex Fire Equipment Company on a Duplex D300 chassis, in November 1983. It originally served as Engine 1.

Apparatus Configuration
This specific unit was a notable addition to the fleet as a high-performance diesel pumper:

Engine: Turbocharged 330hp Detroit 6V92TA diesel.

Pump: 1500 GPM (Gallons Per Minute) single-stage pump.

Tank: 1000-gallon booster tank.

01/22/2026

❄️ Cold Weather Support in Montpelier & Barre ❄️

As temperatures drop, warm and safe spaces are available for anyone who needs them.

Montpelier

Friday
8:00–11:30 AM – Warming Center, Christ Church
11:30 AM–1:00 PM – Warming Center, St. Augustine’s
1:00–6:00 PM – Warming Center (tentative), Christ Church
6:00–8:00 PM – Warming Center, Trinity Methodist
8:00 PM–8:00 AM – Overnight Shelter, Unitarian Church
8:00 PM–8:00 AM – Overnight Shelter, City Hall Basement

Saturday
8:00 AM–8:00 PM – Warming Center, Christ Church
8:00 PM–8:00 AM – Overnight Shelter, Unitarian Church
8:00 PM–8:00 AM – Overnight Shelter, City Hall Basement

Sunday
8:00 AM–2:00 PM – Churches open for services
2:00–6:00 PM – Warming Center, Christ Church
8:00 PM–8:00 AM – Overnight Shelter, Unitarian Church
8:00 PM–8:00 AM – Overnight Shelter, City Hall Basement

Locations & Contacts
Christ Church – 64 State St | (802) 223-3631
St. Augustine’s – 16 Barre St | (802) 223-6285
Trinity Methodist – 137 Main St | (802) 229-9158
Unitarian Church – 130 Main St | (802) 223-7861

Barre

Friday
7:00–10:00 AM – Warming Center, Church of the Good Shepherd
Doors open 4:30 PM, meal at 5:30 PM – Hedding Methodist Church
7:00 PM–7:00 AM – Overnight Shelter, Barre Congregational Church

Saturday
8:00–10:00 AM – Breakfast, Barre Congregational Church
2:00–7:00 PM – Warming Center, Church of the Good Shepherd
7:00 PM–7:00 AM – Overnight Shelter, Barre Congregational Church

Sunday
8:00 AM–12:00 PM – Churches open for services
12:00–7:00 PM – Warming Center, Church of the Good Shepherd
4:30–5:30 PM – Hot Meal, Church of the Good Shepherd

Monday
7:00–10:00 AM – Warming Center & Breakfast, Church of the Good Shepherd
7:00 PM–7:00 AM – Overnight Shelter, Barre Congregational Church

Locations & Contacts
Church of the Good Shepherd – 39 Washington St | (802) 476-3929
Barre Congregational Church – 35 Church St | (802) 476-3065
Hedding Methodist Church – 40 Washington St | (802) 476-8156
Enough Ministries – 24 Washington St | (802) 479-2872

💙 No one should have to face the cold alone.

Warm meals, safe overnight shelter, and welcoming spaces are available. Please share this post to help keep our community safe and cared for.

01/16/2026

Incredible work this morning by our fire & EMS crews for successfully rescuing an individual from the Winooski River during single-digit temperatures. We are incredibly lucky to have such well-trained and caring public safety professionals serving our city every day! Read the full press release on our website here: https://www.montpelier-vt.org/Archive.aspx?ADID=6773

01/16/2026

This morning’s incident highlights the importance of proper staffing in delivering the highest level of service to our community. With a scheduled crew of only three members on duty, we were fortunate that this call occurred when it did. Three off-duty members were still in the building. Another member, who was in town for business, was able to respond, and both the Chief and Deputy Chief also responded. Thanks to this collective effort, we were able to bring the incident to a successful outcome.

Situations like this highlight how dependent we currently are on chance and availability, rather than guaranteed staffing, to meet the needs of our community.

Incredible work this morning by our fire & EMS crews for successfully rescuing an individual from the Winooski River during single-digit temperatures. We are incredibly lucky to have such well-trained and caring public safety professionals serving our city every day! Read the full press release on our website here: https://www.montpelier-vt.org/Archive.aspx?ADID=6773

12/11/2025

We are all mourning the loss of our brother, Glenn Marold. Glenn served our city as a member of the callforce, as a part-time EMT and ultimately as a career Firefighter/EMT for over 20 years. In retirement he could be found for many years with his wife, on State St. as the owner of Uncle Mike's Deli. Glen was kind, larger than life, caring, strong, funny, a great cook, and an even better guitar player. But above all, to us he was a dear friend and "brother". Our thoughts are with Carol and his family. The attached obituary contains date and time information for services. There is a section where you can share memories and stories of Glenn, please consider sharing those with the family. Additional information for first responders will be posted soon. Any questions can be directed to Lt. Jake Larrabee
City of Montpelier, VT - City Government Montpelier Police Department

View Glenn M. Marold's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

12/04/2025

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