The Town Fire Department is located on the north end of the Town’s beautiful park, housed within a large two and half-story building which also houses the Town offices and Police Department. This building was actually once the Town’s High School!
The membership is one of on call/volunteer. Training and fire prevention awareness is a top priority of the Fair Haven Fire Department. The fire department responds to an average of 100 calls per year for fires and emergencies within the town, and to mutual aid calls as needed by neighboring towns.
The Fair Haven Fire Department meets at the Fire Station every Tuesday evening at 6:30pm. The first Tuesday is set aside for Officer Meetings. The second and third Tuesdays are training nights, and the fourth Tuesday is the monthly meeting. You are welcome to stop in if you have questions or concerns regarding the Fire Department.
Reminder to all Townspeople
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release – November 18, 2024
Contact:
Kathy Decker, Forest Protection Program Manager
Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation | Agency of Natural Resources
kathy.decker@vermont.gov, 802-473-0007
Debris Burning Ban Continues in Southern Four Counties
No Burning Permits Shall Be Issued in Bennington, Rutland, Windham, and Windsor Counties
Montpelier, VT – The ban on debris burning extended on November 11 by the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation (FPR) for Bennington, Rutland, Windham, and Windsor Counties has been extended for an additional week. Persistent dry conditions in the southern portion of the state, high winds, an abundance of fuel, and regional drought have further elevated the risk for wildfires. This ban will end on November 25, 2024, at 3:00 PM.
There has been no significant rainfall in the state and as of November 12, 77% of Vermont is experiencing drought conditions according to the US Drought Monitor. This is an increase of 13% since last week. A small area of southern Vermont is experiencing severe drought.
Sixteen wildfires have taken place in Vermont over the past few weeks, impacting 12 towns and over 80 acres. Common causes include downed power lines, sparks and heat from equipment use, and debris burning. Last week, the National Weather Service issued Red Flag Warnings—indicating high fire danger due to weather conditions—for two days across Addison, Bennington, Rutland, Windham, and Windsor Counties.
Drought conditions, low relative humidity and high winds create conditions under which fires can quickly escape control.
Stay fire aware by monitoring local conditions and exercising caution with any fire-related activities to help prevent wildfires. Visit our Prevention website for information on safe burning and extinguishment of fires.
Check the current fire danger forecast and find more information on fire safety and prevention online.
When the SPRING MONTHS arrive, please be safe in your winter clean-up. Remember, burn permits are needed, and Fair Haven does have a burn ordinance. Also, don’t forget to change your batteries in your smoke and CO detectors. Any detectors between 5 and 10 years old should be upgraded.
We also have a Junior/Cadet fire membership available.
See a member for details.