Stowe Fire
The Stowe Fire Department has served Stowe’s residents and visitors for over 100 years.
We’re committed to protecting our town’s life, property, and environment through prevention, education, and fire service. As an organization, we value ongoing training, safety, and professionalism.
Because Stowe’s population includes both 4,300 year-round residents and 8,000-10,000 annual visitors and covers the second largest Vermont town in area, our team must remain nimble and flexible. In addition, Stowe is a member of mutual aid systems in Lamoille and Washington counties, working alongside Waterbury, Morristown, and Cambridge fire departments.
Our job is to be ready if you need us!
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
The mission of the Town of Stowe Department of EMS is to provide emergency medical care to residents and visitors of the Town of Stowe in a competent and compassionate manner.
The Department of EMS operates within the town of Stowe as part of Vermont EMS District 4, and offers its services through mutual aid agreements to all areas of the District, as well as Waterbury to the south. Stowe EMS has been in operation since 2008 when the Town took over responsibility for EMS operations from Stowe Rescue Squad (est. 1975).
The Department of EMS is licensed by the State of Vermont at the Paramedic Level and operates as a combined paid/volunteer department. There are four full-time staff, many Per Diem employees, and a few volunteers. Volunteers have between one and thirty years of experience. All members are certified at the following levels: Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced EMT (AEMT), and Paramedic.
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FAQs
How can I become a Stowe Firefighter?
For people who want to serve their community in the fire service, there’s such a variety of jobs and responsibilities that every volunteer has a place.
We welcome anyone with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and servant’s heart. Volunteering at the fire service means learning new skills, teamwork, fire science, fire pumps and equipment, hand tools, public safety, and education—and lots of camaraderie! Stowe firefighters are paid volunteers, which means they’re paid when they respond to calls and for their biweekly trainings.
Interested in joining us?
Complete an employment application(PDF, 194KB) and contact Interim Chief Scott Reeves at sreeves@stowevt.gov.
How can I join Stowe Emergency Medical Service?
How do I get a burn Permit?
- Burn permits will be issued between the hours of 5:30 am and 10:30 am, Monday through Friday, and 7:00 am and 10:30 am on Saturday & Sunday.
- Daily permits are issued at Arandas Citgo (formally Stowe Quick Mart) at 745 South Main St.
- Complete and sign the permit if burning is allowed that day
- Before starting any fire you must contact the Lamoille County Sheriff Department at (802) 888-3502 and provide them with your name, address of the burn, and a contact phone number
- Burn only natural wood and brush
- DO NOT BURN painted or treated wood of any kind, cardboard, or rubbish. Homeowner burn barrels are outlawed
- All fires must be extinguished before dusk
- WARNING: Any fire left unattended or left burning after dusk that needs to be extinguished by the fire department is subject to a state fine and a bill from the fire department
- No permit is necessary if there is snow coverage on the ground
How do I contact the Stowe Forest Fire Warden?
Warden Scott Reeves
(M) (802) 839-6045
Deputy Warden Dan Pike
(M) (802) 777-8296
Do you test fire extinguishers?
Stowe Fire Department does not test or recharge fire extinguishers, but there are a number of Vermont businesses that do, such as:
When should I change my fire alarm batteries?
According to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), smoke detectors should be tested at least once a month and batteries should be replaced at least twice a year. A good way to help remember to do this is to change your batteries when you change your clocks for daylight saving time — when you spring forward or fall back.
How do I pay an ambulance bill?
Are Stowe EMS and Stowe Rescue Squad the same thing?
Stowe Rescue Squad was the original provider of emergency medical services in Stowe. In 2008, the Town created the Stowe Department of EMS and took over responsibility for emergency medical services to residents and visitors.
Stowe Rescue Squad occasionally supports Stowe Department of EMS with gifts of equipment. They also provide training for EMS volunteers, as well as community outreach and education.
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