Vermilion Fire Department Incidents
From the desk of Vermilion Fire Chief Bill Brown
The Vermilion Fire Department responded to several incidents between August 30 and September 5, 2025. The following is a summary of calls handled by firefighters during this period:
September 2
• 10:58 a.m. — Medical assist, Erie Road. Crews assisted Lifecare with a male overdose. Two trucks responded with six personnel.
• 3:59 p.m. — Medical assist, SR 2 westbound. Assisted EMS with a male gunshot victim. One truck with seven personnel responded.
• 6:22 p.m. — Assist law enforcement, SR 2 westbound. Assisted law enforcement following the previous call. Two trucks with twelve personnel responded.
September 3
• 4:10 a.m. — Residential fire alarm, Portage Drive. Investigated a residential fire alarm caused by a malfunctioning alarm system. Two trucks with four personnel responded.
• 1:14 p.m. — Natural gas odor, Whispering Shores Drive. Responded to a reported gas line being struck. Three vehicles with nine personnel responded.
• 3:19 p.m. — Medical assist, Exchange Street. Assisted Lifecare with lifting a patient for transport. Two trucks with ten personnel responded.
September 5
• 3:49 p.m. — Power lines down, Rolling Meadows. Investigated a power line issue. Three trucks with nine personnel responded.
For emergencies, always call 911. For non-emergencies, contact Vermilion Police Dispatch at (440) 967-6116.
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