Tunbridge Volunteer Fire Department

05/15/2026

12/19/2025

FYI Dickerman Hill Road is closed for a tree down on power wires. WEC has been notified.

11/06/2025

The Tunbridge Volunteer Fire Department recently identified financial irregularities involving our former longtime bookkeeper, Jackie Higgins, upon her resignation from the position earlier this year. Once concerns were discovered, the Board took immediate and proactive steps to address the matter, securing legal counsel and hiring a professional certified fraud examiner to review our records. After concluding our internal investigation, we referred our findings to the Vermont State Police and Attorney General’s Office. We have fully cooperated with the Vermont State Police throughout their investigation.

According to reports from the Vermont State Police, Ms. Higgins was arrested on Wednesday on charges related to the alleged embezzlement of approximately $186,000 in fire department funds. Because this matter is now part of an ongoing criminal case, we are unable to comment further on the investigation or legal proceedings.

The alleged actions do not reflect the values or conduct of the Tunbridge Volunteer Fire Department, our firefighters, or our volunteers. We are committed to transparency, accountability, and service to our community. The Department has already taken steps to strengthen internal financial controls and oversight and will continue to adopt best practices that will prevent actions like this in the future.

The volunteers of the Fire Department serve with integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to the safety and well-being of our citizens. We remain dedicated to our core mission of providing reliable emergency response services in Tunbridge and surrounding communities. Those services will continue uninterrupted by recent events.

For questions related to the legal case, please contact the Vermont State Police or the Orange County State’s Attorney’s Office. Other questions may be directed to Fire Chief, Simon Bradford ([email protected]), Board Chair, Bob Dunkle, or our attorney, Sarah Buxton.

10/31/2025

With Trunk or Treat being canceled on the fairgrounds the Fire Dept will be setting up on both ends of town to help slow people down going through town. Please stop by we have plenty of candy that we need to get rid of.

10/19/2025

Reminder NO BURNING!

Fire Danger is Very High today. The combination of low humidities, gusty winds, and dry fuels will allow fires to start easily from all causes and quickly get out of control. Use caution with any open flame or equipment use. Statewide ban on debris burning is in effect. Visit fpr.vermont.gov/wildland for more information.

Reporting a Fire If you see a fire or an emergency, call 911 immediately. Burn Permits: For questions about local burn permits, please contact your town fire warden. Other Inquiries: For non-emergency questions, you may leave a voicemail at 802-828-1531. Please note: This is not an emergency line an...

09/27/2025

Reminder there is still a statewide burn ban. Even though we received some rain the state has not lifted the ban on burning.

09/07/2025

Tunbridge Fire is looking for volunteers to help with the coin drop Friday and Saturday September 12th and 13th. The coin drop is our largest fundraiser and helps purchase gear and equipment to better serve the community. Coin drop hours are 9am-5pm Friday and Saturday during the fair. Contact Bob Dunkle by email ([email protected]) or by text 435 671 8668

09/04/2025

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025
Vermont's Fire Danger for today is VERY HIGH. This is mainly because, despite recent rain, most fuels remain dry, and gusty winds are expected today. Do not burn without a permit from your town.

07/27/2025

Please sign if you agree.

FYI at the end of signing the petition supporting the tower you may be directed to the petition against the current design of the tower. Please be cautious not to sign both.

Support Cellphone Tower Completion for Tunbridge Safety

05/29/2025

So sorry for your loss. Rest in peace Alex