Middlebury Fire Department
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Stone gift aids fire department readiness
The donation will help replace aging technical rescue equipment.
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Klein stresses Vt. growth in state Senate bid
“We need a bigger pie; we can’t keep trying to divide up the same small pie to fix the problems Vermont has.” — Andrew Klein
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Dry hydrant in Frog Hollow is but one firefighting protection
A recently installed dry fire hydrant in Frog Hollow will enhance fire safety and provide a supplemental water source in the event of a fire in town, according…
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Local fire departments seek more members
Fire departments across the county are struggling to recruit enough volunteers.
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Firefighters honored at annual dinner
The Middlebury Fire Department and Battell Hose Company held their annual awards dinner last month at the VFW Post 7823 in Middlebury. The dinner was attended by current,…
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Middlebury fire department recognizes achievements
The Middlebury Fire Department and Battell Hose Company held their annual awards dinner last month at the American Legion Post 27 in Middlebury.
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Rescues, by water or land: Area fire agencies can offer specialized help
Two area fire departments, Middlebury and Vergennes, have Technical Rescue Teams trained to do both swift-water and mountain rescues — and they have put their swift-water training to…
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Local firefighting tech teams make difficult saves
The floods that struck Vermont this summer show why the Middlebury and Vergennes fire departments have Technical Rescue Teams capable of acting in fast-moving water.
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Middlebury Fire Department hosts open house
The fire department is joining Operation Mayday!, the first statewide effort to recruit new members to the fire service.
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100+ Women group donates to local organizations
The organization 100+ Women Who Care of Addison County had their first in-person meeting at Holley Hall in Bristol on Tuesday, April 18. More than 70 area women…
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College firefighter sets world record in Middlebury
Emily Jones thought running a mile in firefighter gear was goofy — until she did it.
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Middlebury firefighters train to cut open cars
Members of the Middlebury Fire Department participated in vehicle extrication training on July 8 and 9. The training was provided by Todd Bedard and Jeff Limoge, who have…
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Middlebury firefighters receive awards
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Middlebury Fire Department and Battell Hose Company cancelled their jointly-held annual awards dinner, which is normally held in December.
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Firefighters could see pay increase
Two of the county’s largest fire departments have taken steps to boost compensation for their members.
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Midd Fire Department nets $2,566 FEMA grant
MIDDLEBURY — FEMA has announced $7.8 million in direct assistance grants to 340 fire departments nationwide, including the Middlebury Fire Department. The grants are part of the agency’s FY2020…
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Middlebury Fire Dept. honors many for their service
MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury Fire Department and Battell Hose Company held their joint annual awards dinner on Dec. 7, at the American Legion Post 27 in Middlebury. The…