Vernon Central Hose Company provides not only fire and rescue services but quick medical response to our residents. Our department runs over 400 incidents a year with nearly 30 personnel. We cover 68.2 square miles in Vernon and Union Townships and protect about 7,500 people with 3 engines, 1 heavy rescue, 1 utility truck and a Suburban for EMS incidents. Vernon Township is primarily commercial, residential and some light industrial while Union Township is mainly residential and rural. ISO ratings: Vernon - 5 and Union - 8. This translates into better property values and insurance costs. And we strive to improve these numbers each year, creating more benefits for the residents we serve. |