Established in 1972, Salisbury Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. is one of only a few remaining all-volunteer incorporated fire departments in Vermont. SVFD proudly protects around 1,200 people in a 30 square mile area. This area includes mountains, national forest, two lakes, and a stretch of major highway,. Along with covering our local town, we provide mutual assistance to 18 other fire departments, encompassing 808 square miles and a population of around 37,000.
SVFD not only handles the structure and forest fires for which it was originally established, but it has also grown to provide many other services for the community. These include responding to search and rescue operations, disaster relief, automobile accidents, downed power lines, ice rescue, hazardous material disasters, and first response to medical calls. SVFD also believes in taking preventive measures to keep the community safe. This is achieved through our fire prevention, fire safety, and education programs at the local elementary school.
Our 18 members are 100% unpaid volunteers that are on 24 hour call. They include business owners, farmers, teachers, electricians, truck drivers, etc. No matter the time of day- or the weather outside- they consistently put everything else in their lives on hold, at a moment's notice, to serve their community.