Vergennes Fire Department Assists with One-Vehicle Rollover in Addison
Photo by City Of Vergennes Fire DepartmentHeavy rescue stabilization equipment is placed against the damaged vehicle as firefighters secure the rollover prior to patient removal.
Photo by City Of Vergennes Fire DepartmentThe interior of the overturned vehicle is visible during patient assessment, showing the confined space responders navigated during the extrication.
Photo by City Of Vergennes Fire DepartmentStabilization struts are deployed underneath the overturned vehicle while firefighters coordinate operations on the roadway.
Photo by City Of Vergennes Fire DepartmentRescue struts and cribbing remain in place as responders prepare for a controlled rear-access extrication once EMS arrives on scene.
The City of Vergennes Fire Department responded on December 4, 2025, to assist the Addison Volunteer Fire Department with a one-vehicle rollover crash involving a trapped patient.
Vergennes Fire was dispatched with its heavy rescue unit after reports indicated a single vehicle had overturned with the occupant still inside. Upon arrival, Vergennes firefighters worked alongside Addison crews to stabilize the vehicle, ensuring it was secure before any patient movement was attempted. Firefighters then began assessing the safest method of extrication while awaiting the arrival of emergency medical services.
Once EMS arrived on scene, crews coordinated closely to finalize a patient removal plan. After careful evaluation, responders determined the patient could be safely removed through the rear of the vehicle without causing additional injury or unnecessary damage. The controlled extrication was completed successfully, highlighting the importance of scene coordination, patient-centered decision-making, and teamwork among responding agencies.
The incident was managed efficiently thanks to the combined efforts of all involved. Vergennes Fire Department extends appreciation to Shelburne Communications Center, Addison Volunteer Fire Department, Middlebury Regional EMS, Addison County Sheriff’s Office, and Vermont State Police for their professionalism and cooperation during the response.
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