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It takes strong swimming skills and specialized training to become a certified lifeguard. But water emergencies often happen where there are no�

"The exercise started out with the plague," says Chris Herrick, Vermont director of the Division of Emergency Management & Homeland Security, "then we had�

A statewide emergency response drill called Vigilant Guard is now underway and will stretch through August 2. The drill is designed to prepare emergency�

This week Vermont is recognizing the 50th anniversary of Emergency Medical Services, or EMS, in the United States. The Vermont Department of Health is�

The roof is collapsing on Brattleboro's reluctance to make improvements to the town's fire and police facilities.The town has been trying to advance a�

In the two weeks since fire destroyed the Randolph Village Fire Department, help has been pouring in to keep the department up and running. "The Randolph�

The towns of Royalton, Sharon and Tunbridge are considering forming a tri-town rescue squad. In Tunbridge, the plan will go before voters in August.�

Dialing 911 may seem like a guaranteed way to get assistance during an emergency, but a state survey conducted last year found that two-thirds of EMS�

Gov. Peter Shumlin’s plan to consolidate the state’s 911 call centers has come under fire.The governor says reducing the number of dispatch centers from�

Volunteer emergency service organizations can sometimes seem like private clubs, where you need to possess special skills and know the coded language in�