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About Groton Volunteer Fire Department

Groton Vol. Fire Dept. proudly protects 984 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 Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. Our service area includes one of the largest state parks in Vermont.

Recruitment information

Our members are certified firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians. Money to operate the fire department comes from taxpayer 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:

  • 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 community

If you're interested in helping in any way, we'd like to talk with you. Additional information can be obtained from Chief Wayne Knott.

Groton Volunteer Fire Department
Email: [email protected]
Emergency Dispatch Phone: 911
Business Phone: (802) 584-3855

Active Members of the Groton Fire Department

EMT
BRULEIGH, BRENDA

EMT
BRULEIGH, CHUB

President
BATCHELDER, STEVEN

CARLE, JUSTIN

EMT, Head of Service
CURTIS, DEREK

EMT
GENEREAUX, MAIREAD

Auxiliary
GREEN, MEGAN

EMT
GUY, RICHARD

EMT
HADLEY, GEORGIA

EMT
HOVAN, ZACH

JOHNSON, WADE, JR

Lieutenant
JOY, CAROL

Dispatcher
KNOTT, DOROTHY

Captain, EMT, Maintenance Officer, Training Officer
KNOTT, HENRY

Chief
KNOTT, WAYNE

LAPHAM, FRANK

LOURENCO, JOE

MCDONNELL, KEVIN

Lieutenant, EMT
ORMISTON, LEO

Treasurer, Auxiliary
PALMER, LYNNE

Vice President
PALMER, PHILLIP

Secretary, Auxiliary
PALMER, TANYA

EMT
RUSSO-SAVAGE, STUART

Assistant Chief
SMITH, AARON

Water Supply Officer
SMITH, BRENT