St. Johnsbury Fire Department

11/11/2025

10/24/2025

The state has lifted the burn ban and we are following suit. Remember if you wish to burn, please call the fire station and obtain a permit. 

10/19/2025

Red flag conditions will be present from noon until 10:00 pm in the Town of St. Johnsbury. While rare for our region, the level of fire danger will be extremely high. As a reminder, open burning is prohibited as a statewide burn ban continues.

09/23/2025

Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation has issued an order for all of the state's forest fire wardens to cease issuing burning permits from 12:00 pm on September 22, 2025, until the order is revoked. 🔥🚫

Abnormally dry summer conditions have persisted throughout Vermont and the Northeast. The US Drought Monitor reports 78% of Vermont is experiencing severe drought.

Learn more: https://fpr.vermont.gov/news/vermont-issues-statewide-ban-debris-burning-no-burning-permits-shall-be-issued

09/18/2025

Effective immediately, there will be a townwide burn ban for the Town of St. Johnsbury. Persistent dry conditions coupled with dry falling leaves create a high risk for rapid fire spread. In addition, the weather forecast for tomorrow anticipates low relative humidity, and gusty winds. It is likely this burn ban will remain in effect for several days if not longer until a meaningful amount of rain falls.

09/09/2025

A Vermont firefighter was laid to rest on this day in history. - https://www.wcax.com/2025/09/09/this-day-history-september-9-1998-1995/