Vernon, VT Fire Department

05/30/2026

We’re saddened to hear of the passing of Harold F. Bradeen. Harold was a dedicated member of the Vernon Fire Department and Brattleboro Fire Department for over 40 years before moving to Florida.

Our deepest condolences to all of Harold’s family and friends.

⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️⚫️

View Harold Francis Bradeen's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

05/21/2026

It’s EMS Week and we love to spotlight the people that make this department run and keeps our community safe!

Vernon Fire/Rescue is proud to say we have 25 members on our roster with the following titles. (Some members hold two titles)

5 - Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT)
1 - Advanced EMT
8 - Vermont Emergency First Responders (VEFR)
2 - Firefighter 2
3 - Firefighter 1
7 - Exterior Firefighters
1 - Certified Pump Operator/ Driver
7 - Support Staff

On top of that:
- 5 of our VEFR’s are in class to get their Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certifications
- 1 member is in class for her EMT certification
- 1 member excepted to become FF1 in the near future

If you have any interest in learning what you can do to help, or what certifications you may be interested in… send us a message or visit our website which you can find on our page!

05/17/2026

As EMS Week begins, we just want to take a moment to recognize and thank every one of our incredible volunteers at Vernon Fire Department and within our mutual aid system.

These men and women give their time, energy, and hearts to this community without hesitation. Responding at all hours of the day and night, missing family dinners, losing sleep, and always showing up when someone needs help the most. Their dedication does not go unnoticed.

EMS is more than just answering the call. It’s compassion during someone’s worst moment, teamwork under pressure, and giving their best when it matters most. VFD is proud to have volunteers who continue to serve this community with pride and selflessness.

Thank you to our EMS providers, firefighters, dispatchers, families, and everyone who supports emergency services. We appreciate all that you do, not just during EMS Week, but every single day.

Happy EMS Week 🚑💙

05/16/2026

05/12/2026

It’s official! 🥎

Come on by on July 18th around 1:30pm to see VFD vs. GFVD battle it out on the softball field! There’s bound to be plenty of laughs to be had watching this showdown!

We haven’t decided yet, but we may choose to let them win so we don’t hurt their feelings. We’ll see how it goes… 🤪

(GoVernonFireDepartment)

Vernon Summer Festival
Guilford Volunteer Fire Dept., Guilford, Vermont

05/11/2026

This afternoon at 14:00, we were toned for a medical emergency involving an individual that suffered injuries to their neck and back while on a trampoline. While en route to the property, it was requested to start a helicopter out of precaution.

Members of the VFD and Rescue Inc worked smoothly together to help the patient from the trampoline in the back yard to the ambulance in the driveway. The patient was then brought to a landing zone that had been established at the baseball field on the corner of Pond Rd & Huckle Hill to await the helicopter.

We’d like to thank Rescue Inc. & UMass Memorial LifeFlight for your assistance today.

📸 Credits:
Asst. Chief T. Alexander
EMT B. Houle
EMS Lt. J. Veaudry
FF K. Halkett

05/04/2026

Guess what today is?

Other than the unofficial holiday of “Star Wars Day” for all you Star Wars fans. “May the 4th be with you.”

Today is International Firefighters Day. 🎉👨🏻‍🚒👩🏻‍🚒🧑🏽‍🚒

This day honors the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of firefighters worldwide who risk their lives to protect communities and the environment.

Did you know that as of 2023, about 62% of all firefighters in the U.S. are volunteers? Approximately 82% of all U.S. fire departments are volunteer or mostly volunteer

Do you want to hear the bad news?

The number of volunteers has been consistently declining, while call volume has risen.

Here’s your chance to make a difference wherever you live - stop in to your local department and see how you can help out. If it has ever crossed your mind before, join today!

https://www.vernonvtfire.org/jointhevfd

05/03/2026

Looking to obtain your Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) certification? Vermont EMS Academy - VEMSA is starting a class starting this Tuesday, 5/5 that is being held at our station!

Despite EMR courses being hard to find these days, we are hosting one starting this week at Vernon, VT Fire Department! The course starts on 5/5 and meets Tuesdays and Thursdays in Vernon. Few seats remaining! Sign up today at vemsa.org 📋