171 Bridge Street, White River Junction, VT 05001
802-295-9353
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Mission Statement

Our Mission is to provide the highest levels of community safety prevention and emergency response services.

Our Vision is to be a regional emergency service leader in support of our changing community needs, through innovative practices and partnerships that result in a comprehensive and adaptive set of programming.

Our motto is "Excellence in Service"

The department protects 38 square miles and covers the 5 villages that make up the town of Hartford (approximate population 10,000):

  • Hartford
  • Quechee
  • West Hartford
  • White River Junction
  • Wilder



The Town of Hartford Fire Department employs 28 full-time employees and approximately 10 call firefighters providing fire and advance life support services to the community. The Fire Department responds to approximately 2,700 emergency calls per year. The central fire station is manned and is located in White River Junction. Station 2 is located in the village of Quechee, there is currently a staffing study in progress to identify the effects of staffing this station. 

In addition to the normal services provided by most fire service agencies, the Hartford Fire Department operates at the "All Hazards" level.  Our technical rescue program includes equipment and trained personnel to support emergencies that include:

  • Confined space
  • Heights rescue
  • Structural collapse
  • Swift water
  • Trench

The department operates as a mobile support unit for Vermont Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security responding to events all across the state. 

The Department has some of the most dedicated, caring and trained personnel equipped to handle any emergency faced. These individuals are committed to advancing the Department to be the best, and will settle for nothing less. Stop for a visit or tour our facility. You will be impressed at the services our members provide.

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Scott D. Cooney
Fire Chief

Fire Department
812 VA Cutoff Road
White River Junction, VT 05001
Phone: 802-295-3232
Email: fire@hartford-vt.org
Emergency: 911

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