Vergas Fire/Rescue Department

08/28/2026

🚨🚑Rescue Member of the Week is back! 🚑🚨

Our rescue member of the week is Samantha Dahring

𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞: 6 years

𝐅𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: My favorite part is being there for people in our community when they need support the most. Even when situations are difficult, knowing I can help bring some calm, comfort, or assistance to someone having a bad day makes the commitment worthwhile. Just as rewarding is the camaraderie within the department. We train together, respond to calls together, and support each other through the highs and lows. The people I serve alongside have become like a big family, and that sense of belonging is one of the things I cherish most about being part of the department.

𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐚: When I was little, I used to tell everyone that someday I’d live in Vergas, get married, have beef cattle and horses, and raise a big family. Most childhood dreams change over time, but mine apparently stuck. I got the Vergas, marriage, cattle and horses part right—the jury is still out on whether two kids counts as the big family I was planning on.

Thank you Samantha for your service, your sacrifice, and for being there when it matters most. If you see Samantha in the community, be sure to tell her thank you!

08/18/2026

Nicely said Sheriff, we are very proud of our volunteer firemen and rescue members for serving our community!

Appreciation for our First Responders.

Over the past couple of weeks, our communities have experienced numerous traffic crashes involving injuries, serious medical emergencies, and fires—including one tragic fire that took the life of a community member.

When these incidents occur, we rely on our volunteer and paid first responders to answer the call. Whether it is a crash, medical emergency, fire, or another crisis, they respond without hesitation. Often, they leave their jobs, families, and other commitments behind to help someone in need.

I want to take a moment to acknowledge and sincerely thank all of our volunteer and paid first responders for their dedication and commitment to the communities they serve.

Many years ago, I had a family member involved in a motor vehicle crash with injuries. In that frightening moment, I knew there would be qualified, trained, and dedicated responders arriving to help. That knowledge brought comfort during an otherwise difficult situation, and it is something I have never forgotten.

To all of our firefighters, rescue squad members, ambulance crews, and other first responders: thank you for your courage, your commitment, and your selfless service. You are there for us during some of the most difficult moments in our lives, and our communities are stronger because of you.

The next time you see someone from our local fire department, rescue squad, or ambulance service, please take a moment to thank them for their service.

Thank you to all of our first responders for everything you do for our communities!

Respectfully, Sheriff Barry Fitzgibbons

08/18/2026

Help Us Make Our Annual Banquet a success! 🚒❤️🚑

Our Fire & Rescue Department banquet is coming up on October 24th, and we are asking our wonderful community and surrounding communities for donations to help make this evening special for our community, our members and their families.

If you would like to contribute, donations can be made:
💰 Monetary donations: Send via our Venmo code
🚒 Other donations: Reach out to any member of the Fire & Rescue Department

If donating through Venmo, please make sure to put “BANQUET” in the note so we know your donation is for the banquet.

Every donation, big or small, is truly appreciated! Your continued support means so much to our department and the volunteers who give their time to serve our community and surrounding communities. ❤️🚒🚑

Thank you for supporting the Vergas Fire & Rescue Department!

08/02/2026

Congratulations to the winners of the water fights!

08/01/2026

08/01/2026

Open house is going on until 12 today!

07/21/2026

07/20/2026

As a chief you’re proud to be the leader of the department. But times like this is when I feel so proud to be the Vergas fire chief.

These two young men have committed to a multi day shift to the boundary waters. Please think of these guys well they’re gone.

This is the second time we’ve sent a crew out of our area. Amazing our department has such great individuals willing to give their time in times of need.

Our whole community should be proud of these guys and our whole department.

Thanks guys and be safe up there!

07/18/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our annual fishing tournament! Congratulations to all of you!