Frequently Asked Questions
How do I join the Williston Fire Department call staff?
Please go to the "About Us" tab at the top of this page, then click "Employment".
There you will find the answers to the most common questions, and the Call Staff Application is available for download there as well.
If you still have questions, please submit the contact form at the bottom of that page, and we'll get in touch with you.
There you will find the answers to the most common questions, and the Call Staff Application is available for download there as well.
If you still have questions, please submit the contact form at the bottom of that page, and we'll get in touch with you.
Do I need a burn permit for a campfire or brush pile?
Please go to the "Services" tab at the top of this page, then click "Burn Permits".
Whether you need a burn permit depends on how the criteria outlined there matches those of your burn.
If you are still unsure, please call us at (802) 878-5622.
Whether you need a burn permit depends on how the criteria outlined there matches those of your burn.
If you are still unsure, please call us at (802) 878-5622.
I'm selling my house/condo; who do I call for a home inspection?
Inspections are done by the VT State Fire Marshal's office
located at 372 Hurricane Lane, Williston, VT 05495.
Please call them directly at (802) 879-2300.
located at 372 Hurricane Lane, Williston, VT 05495.
Please call them directly at (802) 879-2300.
Who do I call if I believe a building or my apartment
may have a fire code violation?
Code violation concerns should be directed to the VT State Fire Marshal's office
located at 372 Hurricane Lane, Williston, VT 05495.
Please call them directly at (802) 879-2300.
located at 372 Hurricane Lane, Williston, VT 05495.
Please call them directly at (802) 879-2300.
Who can I call to have my fire extinguisher
inspected or recharged?
This service must be performed by a certified technician.
We have no affiliation with nor favor a particular company; here are the names of three local service providers:
D & M Fire and Safety Equipment, Richmond (802) 434-5005
Impact Fire, Williston (802) 322-7999
Johnson Controls, Williston (802) 879-6241
We have no affiliation with nor favor a particular company; here are the names of three local service providers:
D & M Fire and Safety Equipment, Richmond (802) 434-5005
Impact Fire, Williston (802) 322-7999
Johnson Controls, Williston (802) 879-6241
Who do I call if my fire alarm or sprinkler system
is being inspected, tested, or repaired?
is being inspected, tested, or repaired?
We ask that you, or your service provider, notify the following entities before work begins:
Note: Work that produces steam, smoke, heat, dust, or other particulates may trigger your fire alarm system. Please speak with your service provider or alarm monitoring company to ensure adequate measures have been taken to avoid an unintended alarm condition.
- Williston Fire Department at (802) 878-5622
- Shelburne Dispatch at (802) 985-8051
- Your alarm monitoring company (also known as central station)
Note: Work that produces steam, smoke, heat, dust, or other particulates may trigger your fire alarm system. Please speak with your service provider or alarm monitoring company to ensure adequate measures have been taken to avoid an unintended alarm condition.