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VERMONT APPARATUS ORDERS AND FUNDING

Barre City Fire Department has placed an order with Desorcie Emergency Products for an Osage ambulance built on a Ford F chassis. June 2023.

Barre Town Fire Department has approved funds to purchase a new tanker, which will be built by V-Tec on a 2021 Freightliner chassis.

Barre Town Fire Department has placed an order with New England Fire Equipment for a Spartan MetroStar/Alexis 1500/600 pumper. February 2024.

Barre Town approves funds for new ambulance for EMS and rescue-pumper for fire department. January 2024. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Bolton Fire Department has on order a 2022 Dodge RAM 5500 / Danko Light Duty Rescue. Jan 2022.

Bolton voters approved the purchase of a pumper/tanker. March 2023.

Charlotte Fire Department has placed an order for a Braun ambulance built on a Ford F-550 chassis. March 2024.

Chester Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new tanker. March 2023.

Clarendon approved $300k in ARPA money for firetruck replacement. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Oct 2022.

Fairfield Fire Department has placed an order with Desorcie Emergency Products for an E-One pumper-tanker built on a 2-door Freightliner M2-106 chassis. It will feature a 1000 GPM pump and 2000 gallon tank. March 2023.

Ferrisburgh Fire Department has placed an order with Lakes Region Fire Apparatus for an HME Ahrens-Fox Mini EVO built on a Dodge RAM 5500 4X4 Chassis with SD Crew Cab XL. Features include: 1500 GPM pump, 300 gallon water tank, 140CFM CAFS, FRC In Control 400 Pressure Governor Pump House Crosslay, (2) Beds, 1-1/2 double stacks, Fire Research "TurboFoam", Ladders (8' Roof, 8' Fldng Attic, 14' Two-Sect Ext). Aug 2022.

Hinesburg Fire Department has placed an order with Desorcie Emergency Products for an E-One Typhoon 1750/1830 pumper. September 2023.

Hinesburg voters approved the purchase of a pumper/tanker. March 2023.

Hyde Park Fire Department has placed an order with Lakes Region Fire Apparatus for an Alexis pumper built on a Freightliner M2 106 chassis. It will feature a 1500 GPM pump, 1000 gallon water tank and FoamLogix system. June 2023.

Milton Fire Department has placed an order with Desorcie Fire Equip for an E-One rescue-pumper. Februar 2024.

Milton Rescue has placed an order for a Braun Chief XL Type 1 ambulance built on a Ford F-550 4X4 chassis. February 2024.

Monkton Fire Department has placed an order with Lakes Region for an Alexis 1500 GPM, 1500 gallon tanker built on a Freightliner 114SD chassis. January 2024.

Newbrook Fire has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Pierce Enforcer PUC 1500 GPM Pumper with 1000 gallon water tank. May 2023.

Newark Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $270,376.19 for a Firefighting Water Tanker Truck. Sep 2021.

North Hero Fire Department has placed an order with Desorcie Emergency Products for an E-One pumper built on an International chassis with 1500 GPM pump and 1000 gallon tank. December 2023.

North Hyde Park-Eden Fire Department has placed an order with Lakes Region for a Dodge Ram 5500/Alexis mini pumper with 1500 GPM pump and 300 gallon water tank. Nov 2022.

Pittsfield Fire has placed an order with Desorcie Emergency Products for an E-One quick attack pumper built on a Ford F-550 chassis. May 2023.

Plymouth Fire Department has placed an order with Desorcie Emergency Products for an E-One pumper built on a 4X4 commercial chassis. March 2023.

Poultney Fire Department has placed an order with Lakes Region Fire Apparatus for an Alexis mini-pumper built on a Ford F-550 chassis. It will feature a 1500 GPM pump and 300 gallon water tank. Nov 2022.

Rutland City has sent their 2001 American LaFrance/LTI 1250/500/75' RMA to be completely refurbished by Ladder Tower in Ephrata, PA. The aerial and body will be refurbished and remounted on a brand new Ferrara Invader chassis with all new electrical, hydraulic, and lighting systems as well as a new paint scheme. Posted Sept 2022.

St. Albans City Fire Departmen thas placed an order with Desorcie Emergency Products for a new E-One Typhoon custom pumper. March 2023.

St. Albans Town has placed an order with Desorcie Emergency Products for an E-One Typhoon pumper. August 2023.

St. Johnsbury Fire Department has placed an order with Adirondack EVG, Inc for two (2) Ferrara Inferno MVP pumpers. December 2023.

Sheldon Fire Department has placed an order with Desorcie Emergency Products for an E-One pumper built on an International 2-door chassis. March 2023.

Springfield Fire Department has placed an order with Desorcie Emergency Products for a Ford Transit/Osage ambulance. February 2024.

Starksboro Fire Department has placed an order with Lakes Region Fire Apparatus for an Alexis pumper built on a Freightliner M2-112 four door chassis. It will feature a Cummins L9 450EV HP motor, 1250 GPM pump and 1000 gallon water tank. March 2023.

Stowe Fire Department has placed an order with Pierce for an Enforcer PUC 107' aerial ladder. The truck will feature a 1500 GPM pump, 500 gallon water tank, and a short wheelbase for maneuverability. Apr 2022.

Townshend Fire Department has placed an order with Desorcie Emergency Products for an E-One Typhoon pumper. June 2023.

Tunbridge Fire Department has placed an order with Lakes Region for an Alexis pumper built on a commercial 2-door chassis with 1500 GPM pump and 750 gallon tank. January 2024.

Underhill-Jericho Fire has placed an order with Desorcie Emergency Products for and E-One rear-mount pumper built on an International 4X4 chassis. The department also placed an order for an E-One rescue built on an International CV chassis. Jan 2023.

West Dummerston has placed an order with Desorcie Emergency Products for an E-One pumper built on a commercial chassis with 1500 GPM pump and 1500 gallon water tank. July 2023.

West Dummerston Fire Department has placed an order with Desorcie Emergency Products for a Freightliner M2-112/E-One 1250/2000 tanker. December 2023.

West Rutland Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Pierce Responder 4x4 pumper built on a Freightliner chassis with 4-door cab. Jul 2022.

Wilmington Fire has placed an order with Allegience Fire/Rescue for a Pierce Saber pumper with 1500 GPM pump and 1500 gallon water tank. Jan 2023.

Windsor Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new pumper-tanker. March 2023.

Winhall Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Pierce Enforcer pumper tanker. Features include a 2000 GPM Waterous pump, 3000 gallon water tank, Husky foam system, dry hose storage reels, and a 605 hp Cummins X15 engine. Feb 2023.

Worcester Fire Department has on order a Freightliner M2-106/Midwest 1500 gallon tanker.




2024 VERMONT APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)

Bethel Fire has remounted the 2001 Hackney light rescue body to a new 2023 Ford F-550 chassis. Posted in January.

Burlington Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 E-One Typhoon 1500/400/75’ RMA for Ladder 4. Posted in April.

Craftsbury Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2009 Spartan Metro Star/ Rescue 1/2023 Hélie refurb walk-around rescue for Rescue 1. Posted in January.

East Montpelier Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Freightliner/Toyne 1750/1250 for Engine 1. It replaces Engine 4 and Tanker 2. Posted in April.

Hardwick Rescue recently took delivery of a 2023 Ford F-450/Demers 4X4 ambulance for Ambulance 2. Posted in February.

Hinesburg Fire Department is in the process of taking delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/E-One 1250/300 for Engine 3. Posted in January.

Poultney Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/Alexis 4X4 1500/300 for Engine 551. Posted in February.

Westminster Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Dodge Ram 5500/Dingee light rescue for Rescue 1. Posted in January.




2024 VERMONT DEPARTMENT NEWS

Brattleboro Fire Department hires new EMS superintendent. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

East Burke Tanker 8's 1998 Ford 1250/3000 has been sold to a department in Kansas. Posted in April.

Newport City Fire Department upgrades extrication equipment, enhances rescue capabilities. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.

Putney Fire Department inactive while "in transition"; area departments to cover emergencies. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.

Royalton: Rescue squad serving Royalton, Sharon and Tunbridge fundraising for new station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

South Burlington bolsters dispatch center. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.

Swanton Village Fire Department gets amphibious vehicle donation from local organizations. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Waitsfield-Fayston Fire Department receives turnout gear laundry grant. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Waterbury EMS to expand to larger facility. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.




2024 VERMONT OTHER NEWS

JANUARY

Stowe teens train as fire fighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Junior firefighters help fill Vermont ranks. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

FEBRUARY

Killington library celebrates history of Sherburne Volunteer Fire Department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

State bill would give volunteer firefighters and EMTs protections to miss day jobs. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MARCH

State program allows high-schoolers to pick up paramedic certification. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Waitsfield: Challenges loom as Mad River Valley Ambulance Service handles record call volume. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

APRIL

Crowd turns out to honor late Ascutney Fire Chief Darrin Spaulding. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

	
	
	

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