To report a fire or other emergency, dial 911 or 673-3131. The Town of Mont Vernon is part of a five-town dispatch center called MACCBASE. For all non-emergency requests, you can contact the station at 673-1383 and a Department official will return your call.

State Law requires a written permit for any outside when there is no snow on the ground. To obtain a permit call the fire station 673-1383, or contact Chief Kevin Pomeroy. Incinerator permits are no longer being issued. Those burning without a permit are in violation of state law and can be held responsible for the cost of extinguishing the fire, cost of damage to property, and fined up to $2,000.

Fire Prevention activities are mainly held during the month of October when the Department teaches fire safety to the Kindergarten to 3^rd grades. This year Captain Sean Mamone and Deputy Chief Jay Wilson instructed and demonstrated fire department equipment. It is important, whether you have battery operated or an electrical powered fire alarm system that it is fully operational. Each home should have an emergency escape plan and spare flashlights.

The Department responded to two automobile accidents requiring extrication; a two alarm building fire; explosive material standby; the follow is a breakdown of the incidents we responded too.

The Fire Station Evaluation committee will turn in their report of the station's condition to the Selectmen in January. This committee was formed last year as a result of the station structural integrity survey that was conducted in 2002. Some of the findings that are the most serious factor was the lack of structural integrity due to unreinforced cinder block and snow load bearing capacity of the roof was 25 to 30 pounds. The committee agreed with the architect and engineers that spending large amounts of money to fix the existing building was impractical. The committee did recommend taking action with the issues that relate to safety and code compliance where possible with a warrant article.

Last year was a busy and fun time for the entire town. The Bicentennial programs were great and well put together. During Old Home Days, the Department appreciated all that attend our pancake breakfast and dance, it was a great day with only a couple of minute's rain. Thanks for your support.

Your Fire Department is an 'on-call' Department. This term is used to describe Fire Departments that is make up of volunteers who are paid during incidents. If you would like to join the Department, contact Chief Kevin Pomeroy at 673-9130 to get an application. Being able to help and protect the citizens your town and those of our neighboring communities takes dedication and sacrifice. As a Department we count on those who serve and thank their families for their time away from home. If hard dangerous work might interest you, then join us in protecting our families.

Respectfully submitted,

Mont Vernon Board of Fire Wards

Kevin Pomeroy Jay Wilson Sean Mamone

Special Thanks to Howard and Donna Welch for all their participation and support.