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Will You Answer the Call?
Every community needs firefighters and EMS providers — they're the folks willing to help their community during the greatest times of...
Patrice Machavern
Feb 11 min read
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OPEN HOUSE
Charlotte Fire & Rescue invites you to an open house: Where: CVFRS station located at 170 Ferry Road, When: Saturday, February 15th ...
Patrice Machavern
Feb 11 min read
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CVFRS Welcomes Director of Emergency Services
Charlotte Fire and Rescue Services (CVFRS) announces the appointment of Jamie Valyou as its new Director of Emergency Services. In this...
John Snow
Oct 22, 20241 min read
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A Note of Appreciation
Charlotte Fire and Rescue thanks the people of Charlotte for their continuing support of our operations.  Voter support of our proposals...
John Snow
Mar 6, 20241 min read
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Open House - Saturday, February 24th
CVFRS is holding an Open House on Saturday, February 24th! Stop by the CVFRS station anytime between 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Meet the people,...
Patrice Machavern
Feb 19, 20241 min read
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Ambulance Replacement FAQ
Why does CVFRS need two ambulances? The primary reason an ambulance service needs at least two ambulances is for backup. Â Reliability...
John Snow
Feb 9, 20242 min read
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With Sadness
It is with great sadness that Charlotte Fire and Rescue notes the passing of our friend and fellow volunteer Kip Mesirow.Â
John Snow
Jan 28, 20241 min read
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Donations
How do I make a donation? ​ Charlotte Fire & Rescue is a 501(c)3 organization and relies on donations to supplement our operating budget...
Patrice Machavern
Aug 28, 20231 min read
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FAQ on Billing for Ambulance Transports
It is the policy of Charlotte Volunteer Fire & Rescue Services (CVFRS) to bill for our services in order to recapture some of our...
John Snow
Apr 19, 20231 min read
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FY24 Preliminary Budget
In October 2022, CVFRS Board President presented the FY24 preliminary budget (below) to the Selectboard. The budget provides and reflects...
Patrice Machavern
Jan 9, 20231 min read
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Statement at Selectboard Meeting
The following statement was delivered to Selectboard Members at their September 12, 2022 during Public Comments. First, I would like to...
CVFRS Board
Sep 12, 20222 min read
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CVFRS Seeks Public Discussion of Future for Services
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Charlotte, Vermont Dear residents of Charlotte, Since 1950, Charlotte Volunteer Fire and Rescue Services, Inc. ...
Jared Bomba, MD
Aug 1, 20222 min read
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No PFAS in CVFRS Foam
This commentary is by Dick St. George, former chief of Charlotte Fire/Rescue. I would like to clear up some misconceptions with regards...
Patrice Machavern
Jul 22, 20221 min read
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Charlotte Fire and Rescue names new Chief of Department
Please take a moment and read the article written by The Charlotte News editor, Scooter MacMillan, after his initial sit down session...
Patrice Machavern
Jun 30, 20221 min read
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Specialize Training - Why it is important
It is not uncommon, with Lake Champlain on our western border and Mt Philo State Park drawing daily visitors and tourists, and Route 7...
Patrice Machavern
Jun 30, 20221 min read
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Chief of Department Introduction
Warmest greetings! I wanted to briefly introduce myself. I've been actively involved in the fire service since 1997, but my roots go a...
Justin Bliss
Jun 18, 20222 min read
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Thanks for Voting
Thank you for taking the time to vote and to all the volunteers that made it happen. Special thanks to those that supported the CVFRS...
Fritz Tegatz
Mar 3, 20221 min read
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Serving the community since 1950
Charlotte Volunteer Fire and Rescue Services is a private, not-for-profit corporation whose mission is to provide fire and safety...
Jules Polk
Feb 20, 20222 min read
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CVFRS Budget - Published in Charlotte News
The CVFRS operating budget is 5% of the total tax bill, or 5 cents of every tax dollar you pay. What do you get for your money? CVFRS...
Fritz Tegatz
Feb 10, 20222 min read
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Sanders Holds Town Meeting on the Crisis Facing Fire Departments and EMS in Vermont
Senator Bernie Sanders held a Town Meeting on Saturday, January 29, 2022. For over two hours, he along with panelists from career and...
Jules Polk
Feb 5, 20221 min read
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