Selectboard accepts fire/rescue duty policy modeled on VTrans guidance

Sep 14, 2026

The board accepted a draft fire and rescue duty policy based on VTrans guidance clarifying response scope and addressing staffing for calls; members discussed future amendments for clarity and coverage.

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Staff (speaker 2) presented a draft fire and rescue duty policy adapted from VTrans materials and said the draft clarifies the policy applies to answering emergency alarms and calls and is not intended for jail support or off‑municipality mutual aid beyond a 30‑minute response window. "It's the VTrans policy for fire rescue duty," staff said.

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