Dedicated Emergency Operations
The Vernon Township Fire Department's Operations Division is the cornerstone of its emergency response capabilities, ensuring round-the-clock protection for the community.
Staffing and Structure
Emergency response is facilitated from two stations, both continuously staffed by dedicated career professionals 24 hours a day. The department employs thirty career personnel, strategically divided into three shifts. Each shift works a 24-hour rotation, followed by 48 hours off, ensuring consistent readiness.
To guarantee effective coverage, the minimum staffing per shift is nine personnel: three at Station 431 and five at Station 432. These frontline personnel are further supported by a command staff of five, providing essential leadership and coordination during incidents.
Apparatus and Resources
The department maintains a robust fleet of apparatus to address a wide range of emergencies:
- Two primary engines
- One reserve engine (for backup or when a primary is out of service)
- One primary medic unit
- One secondary medic unit (to ensure continuous EMS coverage when the primary unit is engaged)
- One reserve medic (for backup or when a primary is out of service)
- One tanker (for water supply in areas without hydrants)
- One grass truck (for brush fires)
- One TSU (Support Unit staffed by Fire Corps)
- Five staff vehicles (for administrative, command, or logistical support)
This comprehensive allocation of personnel and equipment underscores the Vernon Township Fire Department's commitment to effective and timely emergency response.