Groton Volunteer Fire Department
Groton Volunteer Fire Department
Emergency Dispatch Phone: 802-584-3202
Business Phone: 802-584-3855
About Groton Volunteer Fire Department:
Groton Vol. Fire Dept. proudly protects 846 people living in an area of 54 square miles. We operate out of 1 station that protects a primarily residential area. Our department is a public department whose members are on a volunteer status.
We are a rural volunteer department in the southwest corner of the north east kingdom of Vermont. Our service area includes one of the largest state parks in Vermont.
Active Members of the Groton Fire Department
Fire Chief: Wayne Knott
First Asst. Chief: Brent Smith
Second Asst. Chief: Wade Johnson
Third Asst. Chief: Tristan Vaughan
Firefighters:
Dorothy Knott
Henry Knott
Frank Lapham
Leonard Doscinski
Garrett Aiken
Tiffany Tucker
Phillip Palmer
Nate Donley
Jonathan Austin-Shortt
Justin Carle
Auxiliary Firefighters:
Lynn Palmer
Tonya Palmer
Sarah Austin-Shortt
Sue-Ann Beck
Recruitment information
Our members are certified firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians. Members receive no money for being firefighters/EMTs. Money to operate the fire department comes from tax dollars. We operate an engine, a tanker, and a rescue vehicle.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Groton Volunteer Fire Department please join us at one of our Tuesday night meetings and training sessions.
Prospective members must be:
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18 years of age or older (16 for a junior membership)·
living or working full-time in the town of Groton·
in good standing in the communityIf you're interested in helping in any way, we'd like to talk with you. Additional information can be obtained from Chief Wayne Knott.