Are you a Saint Michael's student interested in joining Fire and Rescue? Email us at [email protected] for more information on how to join this fall. Make a difference and join the family! 🚑🚒
Donald “Pappy” Sutton passed away surrounded by family this past weekend. The founder of Saint Michael’s Fire & Rescue, Pappy dedicated his life to serving and protecting others. There are no words to describe the profound impact that Pappy has had on the past, present, and future members of SMFR, as well as the communities that we have served for over 50 years. Pappy has left an everlasting legacy to which the members of SMFR will faithfully carry on. One of Pappy’s favorite quotes, “remember what you stand for and stand tall,” is one that he lived up to each and every day. This quote flies high at our station to remind the members to live up to it too. May Pappy rest in peace and continue to look over each and every one of us.
SMFR in the 1990s. Faces and apparatuses may change, but the mission remains the same.
Saving lives, responding to emergencies, our family helping yours 🚑 🚒
A few scenes from the Saint Michael’s Fire & Rescue 56th Annual Banquet over the weekend. We would like to thank everyone involved in making this amazing event happen and give a big thank you to all friends and family that attended. We hope to see you all next year!!!
On the morning of April 10th SMFR was dispatched to the report of a structure fire with the report of fire on the first floor. CFD Engine-2 arrived on scene and began interior fire attack. IC updated all incoming crews confirming a working basement fire. Engine-8 arrived second due with 5 personnel. Engine-9 arrived third in staffed with 4, and Car-10 arrived shortly after with 2, including 12C1. Crews from E8 and E9 completed primary searches of all divisions, assisted with water supply, controlled utilities and ventilated the structure. Crews from SMFR operated on scene for just over an hour before returning to service.
St. Mike’s Senior Spotlight Series showcases members of the Class of 2026 who have truly made the most of their time here.
Health Science major Joelle Cameron ’26 reflects on how juggling academics, working on the rescue rig, and shining as a student-athlete shaped her growth and strengthened her skills across the board. 🏑🚑
Just after 1630 this evening, Saint Michael’s Fire and Rescue were dispatched into Winooski for the report of fire showing from a single story private dwelling. Engine 8 responded on the 2nd alarm card with a crew of 8 personnel and arrived on the scene in under 58 seconds from time of dispatch. As the first arriving 2nd alarm unit, the crew of E8 completed aggressive interior fire attack and overhauled the structure. SMR A2 served as the standby unit for the duration of the incident while A1 was back-staffed by off duty members of Fire Rescue, and responded to multiple incidents in place of A2.
Units returned to service at Sutton Fire House shortly after 1900. 🏴☠️
This morning at approximately 02:30, Shift 2 was dispatched to the working fire with multiple exposures. First arriving units advised heavy fire from a shed in the rear of a structure. Engine 9 arrived 3rd due into Battalion 2, conducted various tasks such as fire suppression, water supply, and overhaul in sub-freezing temperatures.
Shift 2 operated for around 3 hours before returning to College Parkway🏴☠️
🚨 New major alert! 🚨
⛑️ Want to be an EMS provider, firefighter, or wilderness first responder? Or, do you want the skills necessary to manage emergency situations? St. Mike's students will officially be able to enroll in the new Emergency Services major beginning in the Fall of 2026.
🎓 This program further builds on the successes of the more than 50-year-old Saint Michael's Fire & Rescue program and the EMS minor launched this past fall, allowing students to earn academic credit for what have traditionally been volunteer efforts.
🔗 Read more at the link in our bio.
💡 Throughout our month of giving in December, we're highlighting how scholarships have opened doors for students at St. Mike's.
🚑 Andrew Conger '26 of St. Albans, VT, says Saint Michael's Fire and Rescue has had the greatest impact on his professional and personal development during college. The volunteer fire and rescue service, run 24/7 by current students and alums, responds to thousands of calls per year on campus and in surrounding communities. Because of this opportunity, Andrew said he has learned a lot about leadership, communication, teamwork, and creative problem-solving.
💜 💛 Interested in supporting scholarships for current and future Purple Knights like Andrew? Make a gift at smcvt.edu/give.
Happy Holidays from SMFR🎄🎁
Tonight, members of Fire and Rescue were invited to attend Troy’s Toy Drive. With a main goal of providing underprivileged children with gifts for the holiday season, members assisted in spreading the holiday cheer and gave tours of E9 and A2 to a bunch of future first responders.
We want to wish the community we serve as well as those at SMC happy holidays and good luck going into finals week!
