Monkton First Response currently has seven members and all are licensed at the EMT or higher level, with a minimum of 72 hours of continuing education yearly.
Monkton is served by Bristol Rescue Squad and Vergennes Area Rescue Squad for ambulance services. Dispatch is done by Shelburne Communications Center (often referred to as “Shelburne Dispatch”).
Members use their private vehicles, equipped with first response supplies and oxygen. Average response time to an emergency is five minutes.
Thanks to the town and fire department for their continued support.
Monkton First Response is in need of people who are willing to give their time and energy. Contact Mark Boltz-Robinson at mboltz-robinson@monktonvt.com or mboltz-robinson@bristolrescuevt.org.
E-911
When we go on a call we look for that green plaque with the white numbers (the green and white is important because other colors do not show up as well). If you do not have your E-911 numbers or letters, they can be puchased from the town clerk.
Numbers should be posted above the level of your mailbox. If your mailbox is on the same side of the road as your driveway.
If your mailbox is across the road, the numbers should be posted at the end of the driveway, not on the mailbox. This is what we go by when we go out in the middle of the night to answer your emergency call.
A multi-family home should have letters (A-B-C) posted beside the main entrance to each unit. Remember to post your number and post it properly.