Fire Department
The Members of the Newport City Fire Department take the responsibility to safeguard our community very seriously. Our guarantee to the citizens and visitors of the City of Newport is to provide dependable services while showing care and compassion for those in need.
As public servants, our first priority is to serve the community. We promise to treat those we serve, and those within the department, with professionalism and respect. The Newport City Fire Department exists to provide services that enhance our community, always putting Newport citizens’ quality of life at the center of everything we do. We value respect, kindness, and the importance of our work; and strive to foster a spirit of excellence throughout our organization so that we may better serve our community.
The Newport City Fire Department serves the community with the following essential services:
- Fire Suppression
- Heavy Rescue including Vehicle and Industrial Extrication
- Marine & Ice Rescue
- Hazardous Materials Control
- Community Risk Reduction
We are always looking for additional firefighters. If you are curious about what this entails, please stop by the Fire Department on Tuesday evenings or give us a call.
Kevin Lacoss
Interim Chief
(802) 334-7919
firechief@newportvermont.org
Physical Address
350 Western Ave
Newport, VT 05855
James LeClair Jr.
1st Assistant Chief
2nd Assistant Chief