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Mike Collette: Vergennes Fire Department’s de facto historian
De facto Vergennes Fire Department historian Mike Collette warms up a visitor with some historical tidbits before leading a walking tour through the city fire station. Collette has been a Vergennes firefighter for 65 years, and still responds to call for help. Independent photo/John S. McCright
September 2, 2026
He has been on the VFD roster for 65 years.
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