Putney, VT, Fire Department Suspends Operations Amid Mass Exodus

What led to the resignations of Putney's interim chief and a dozen firefighters has not been released.

April 6, 2024

Putney Fire Department has suspended its operations following a mass exodus.

The town's select board decided to take the move after the interim chief and a dozen firefighters quit, MyNBC5 reported.

In the meantime, crews from Dummerston, Westminster and Brattleboro will respond to fire and EMS calls in Putney.

What led to the firefighters hanging up their gear hasn't been determined.

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