Emergency, Medical & Law

Emergency & Fire

The Craftsbury Fire Department is operated entirely by volunteers. Any interested resident can join the Fire Department as a regular member, or as a junior member for those between the age of 12 and 18. Junior members do not actually fight fires, but can assist the Fire Department in various ways, such as working at the base sta tion or offering on-site support of the firemen. The Fire Department has a training meeting the first Thursday of each month and a business meeting the third Thursday. Craftsbury has mutual aid agreements with all of the surrounding towns.

Medical First Response service is provided by Hardwick Rescue, made up of trained volunteer members. Hardwick Rescue  responds to 911 calls requesting assistance for trauma (injury) or medical emergencies.

Craftsbury's Fire Warden enforces laws designed to prevent forest fires. The Warden is the person you should call if you want to get a permit for open burning. The Warden may go onto private property to extinguish fires (or call the Fire Department to do so) and may fine or arrest anyone who violates laws pertaining to forest fires.

The Fire Warden is appointed by the commissioner of the Vermont Department of Forests, Paks and Recreation with the approval of the Selectboard, for a one year term or until a successor is appointed.

The Selectboard appoints an Emergency Management Chairperson, who coordinates town efforts with the Vermont Department of Public Safety's Emergency Management Division, works with local and district emergency personnel and is a part of the state's emergency management effort. This person is responsible for the local organization formed for management in case of such emergencies as flood, drought, and accidents involving hazardous materials.

Law Enforcement

Law enforcement in Craftsbury may be provided by the State Police or Town Constable. 

The Town Constable responds to various complaints including: dog control problems, loud parties, vehicles blocking the road or driveways, excessive vehicle speed, trash burning and trash dumping. The Constable may work with the State Police in certain situations.

Emergency Hospitals Nearby

Copley Hospital
North Country Hospital