Sherman Volunteer Fire Department

30/09/2026

This week, Sherman VFD was recognized by the National Association of EMT’s as Volunteer EMS Service of the Year at the National Convention in Orlando Florida.
This event is the largest gathering of EMS in the world attracting over 7000 attendees. It is 3 days of networking, education and cutting edge research on pre-hospital care.
This award, for us, would not be possible without the incredible support we recieve from our town. We are not only proud of all our hard working volunteers who earned this award but immensely greatful for the continued support from the Town of Sherman.

19/09/2026

Every month, our members gather to practice Search and Rescue skills that help us be an efficient team. This includes all types of disciplines including navigation, wilderness first aid, low angle rope rescue, trail scouting, shelter-making and more.
We appreciate their dedication to ensuring the safety of our towns people in the nature areas around Sherman.
If you are interested in joining our department visit Shermanvfd.org for an application.

02/09/2026

Great Job by Leadership and all our Volunteers!

We are excited to announce that on Sept 29th, We will be attending the EMS Expo and National meeting for NAEMT to accept an award for the 2026 Volunteer Service of the Year. Congratulations to our entire membership on this national recognition of your hard work and dedication to servicing the town of Sherman!
https://www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/emsworld/feature-story/2026-national-ems-awards-excellence-recipients-announced

02/09/2026

We are excited to announce that on Sept 29th, We will be attending the EMS Expo and National meeting for NAEMT to accept an award for the 2026 Volunteer Service of the Year. Congratulations to our entire membership on this national recognition of your hard work and dedication to servicing the town of Sherman!
https://www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/emsworld/feature-story/2026-national-ems-awards-excellence-recipients-announced

01/08/2026

The countdown is on it's less than 24 hours until the gates open! We can't wait to welcome you to this year's 1960s-themed Firemen's Ball. Before you boogie the night away, please take a moment to review our parking information.

Due to the ongoing construction at the school, parking arrangements have changed for this year's event.

Handicap Parking
Limited handicap parking will be available at the lower level of the firehouse on Route 39 North. Because space is limited, this area is reserved for vehicles displaying a valid handicap placard or license plate.

Guest Parking
All other guest parking will be at Holy Trinity. A shuttle will be running throughout the evening to bring guests to and from the firehouse. You're also welcome to drop off passengers at the firehouse before parking at Holy Trinity.

Please help us by not parking on the Sherman Green, as those spaces are reserved for our local businesses.

Doors open at 4:30 PM, and dinner will be served at 6:30 PM.

Picking Up a To-Go Meal?
Please head to the table on the lower level of the firehouse by the large garage doors. Our volunteers will be distributing to-go meals from that location.

Thanks for helping us keep things running smoothly. Now grab your grooviest attire, and get ready for a far-out evening of great food, music, and fun. We can't wait to see you there!

If you haven't purchased your tickets yet, you can buy them until 10:00 tonight from https://shermanvfd.org Tickets will be available at the gate as well until we sell out.

Join the Sherman Volunteer Fire Department to support community safety. Volunteer for fire & EMS services and receive training today!

29/07/2026

With a forecast high of 82 degrees for Saturday, it looks like it's going to be a great night for the SVFD Firemen's Ball.

Limited tickets will be available at the gate on the day of the ball so if you are planning on attending we suggest that you buy your ticket ahead of time.

For more details, go to

Join the Sherman Volunteer Fire Department to support community safety. Volunteer for fire & EMS services and receive training today!

26/07/2026

🚨 Less Than One Week to Go! 🚨

The countdown is on! In just a few days, we'll be turning back the clock for our 1960s-themed Sherman Firemen's Ball!

Here's what you can look forward to:
🥩 A delicious roast beef dinner
🎤 Dinner entertainment by Don Lowe
🎸 Live music by One Level Down
☮️ A fun '60s theme (feel free to decorate your table!)
🎁 Door prizes
💰 50/50 raffle
🥡 To-go dinners available

If you've never been, this is the perfect year to join us. If you're a Firemen's Ball regular, we can't wait to see you again!

📅 Saturday, August 1 doors open at 4:30 p.m.
🎟️ Tickets are $40

Take a look at this throwback photo from 1994...do you recognize anyone? Tag them below! We'd love to see where everyone is now!

22/07/2026

Some things change, but one Sherman tradition never goes out of style.

For generations, neighbors, families, and friends have gathered for the Sherman Firemen's Ball. We've shared great meals, danced the night away, and made memories that last a lifetime.

Do you remember your first Firemen's Ball? Tell us what year you first attended or share your favorite memory in the comments!

This year's ball is August 1st. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased here: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/92HLMJ82QKDSG

10/07/2026

Positive outcome for all involved and a great example showing the benefits of training and working together. The terrain combined with the distance that the patient needed to be carried made this a task that would be a challenge for a single department on a cool day. Toss in high heat and it goes from challenging to impossible without the help from mutual aid.

05/07/2026

It was a busy Fourth of July night for the SVFD. A severe thunderstorm moved through southern Sherman and the surrounding area. Numerous trees and wires came down throughout town, notably blocking Route 37, preventing traffic from using that road to move between Sherman and New Fairfield. Members responded to multiple locations closing affected roads. Eversource was notified to clear debris and make repairs.

At the same time, SVFD members worked through the night responding to mutual aid calls. These included carbon monoxide incidents, structure fires, and emergencies on Candlewood Lake.

Never drive over or near downed power lines. Always assume they are live.

If you are operating a generator, please make sure that you have working carbon monoxide alarms.

If you have an emergency, dial 911, and we will respond.