Grafton Fire and Rescue

02/18/2026

We encourage local residents to apply for our annual Grafton Fire and Rescue Scholarship�. Applications are due April 1st so act now if you are interested!
The Scholarship Committee shall review applications of all eligible persons based on the following criteria:
Community involvement
Scholastic achievement
School extracurricular activity
Work Experience
Applicants should include volunteers and members of Grafton Fire and Rescue in addition to any local student pursuing education in Fire Science, Emergency Medical Services or Healthcare fields.
Completed applications with all documents must be received by April 1, 2026. Applications received after the deadline will not be evaluated. Applicants will be notified of results during the first week of June.
Use this link to download the application: https://databarn.vermontel.net/s/4GwyYMjeXpbQtBE

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02/04/2026

The VEFR is an entry level Emergency Medical Services (EMS) license in the State of Vermont. While it is very limited in scope - first aid and life saving skills such as CPR, AED use, and bleeding control -- it is a way to serve the community and give you the opportunity to see if being a volunteer EMS provider is right for you. The Grafton Rescue Squad will cover the tuition for qualified applicants willing to respond to Grafton and/or Athens. Contact [email protected] for more information.

01/12/2026

Update: Please See comments below. Unfortunately the body of Phin Tillman was found. We extend our condolences to the family.

If anyone has any information about this missing man from Grafton please contact VSP.

STATE OF VERMONT

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

VERMONT STATE POLICE



RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Sgt. Stacy Corliss

STATION: VSP Westminster Barracks

CONTACT #: 802-722-4600



DATE/TIME: 5:55 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026

INCIDENT LOCATION: Bridge Street, Bellows Falls, VT

INCIDENT: Missing person



NAME: Phineas Tillman

AGE: 24

CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Grafton, VT



SUMMARY OF INCIDENT:

First responders including the Vermont State Police are investigating a missing persons case in the area of Bellows Falls, Vermont. The investigation began at about 5:55 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, when police received a report that 24-year-old Phineas Tillman had left home in Grafton, and the caller was concerned for his welfare. Initial investigation led police to Bridge Street in Bellows Falls, where further evidence indicated Phineas might have entered the Connecticut River.



Search assets have included the Vermont State Police’s Field Force Division and Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program, along with multiple other agencies in Vermont and New Hampshire. The Connecticut River lies entirely within New Hampshire, and search efforts on the water are being led by teams from that state in coordination with VSP.



The disappearance is not considered suspicious. Anyone with information on Phineas’s whereabouts or who has information that could assist investigators should call the Westminster Barracks at 802-722-4600 or leave an anonymous tip online at https://vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit.



No additional details are available. The state police will provide updates as the search continues.



at 1/12/2026 12:05:00 AM
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12/09/2025

Our Fire Chief and Rescue Squad Head of Service taking part in the festivities during the Grafton Holiday Festival.

11/30/2025

We actually do save cats stuck in trees.

11/11/2025

11/03/2025

If you live in Grafton or Athens and have an interest in volunteering with the Grafton Rescue Squad, this local course would give you the entry level licensing to make that possible. Help members of your community in their time of need, learn new skills, and meet new people! Interested? Contact us [email protected] to discuss.

Become a National Registry Certified Emergency Medical Responder!

Five days of in person learning!

Space is limited, sign up early!

11/01/2025

The Grafton Rescue Squad was out last night during Grafton's Halloween evening festivities passing out candy to the trick-or-treaters. Always a fun time!

10/09/2025

Today is the FINAL day to drop off your donated items! Please stop by the fire station today between 9 am and 1 pm. Thank you to everyone who has already donated!

We hope to see everyone there Saturday 9-3 and Sunday 9-1 to find your special treasures.

10/05/2025

Getting some good stuff for the sale. You still have 4 days left to donate.
Then be sure to come join us. Saturday the 11th from 9-3 and Sunday the 12th from 9-1 for half off deals.