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Charlotte Volunteer Fire & Rescue Services, Inc.
Serving the Town of Charlotte Since 1950
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John Snow
- Apr 19
- 1 min
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...
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Patrice Machavern
- Jan 9
- 1 min
FY24 Preliminary Budget
In October 2022, CVFRS Board President presented the FY24 preliminary budget (below) to the Selectboard. The budget provides and reflects...
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CVFRS Board
- Sep 12, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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Jared Bomba, MD
- Aug 1, 2022
- 2 min
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. ...
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Patrice Machavern
- Jul 22, 2022
- 1 min
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...
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Patrice Machavern
- Jun 30, 2022
- 1 min
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...
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Patrice Machavern
- Jun 30, 2022
- 1 min
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...
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Justin Bliss
- Jun 18, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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Fritz Tegatz
- Mar 3, 2022
- 1 min
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...
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Jules Polk
- Feb 20, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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Fritz Tegatz
- Feb 10, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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Jules Polk
- Feb 5, 2022
- 1 min
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...
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Tom Cosinuke
- Jan 24, 2022
- 1 min
Response to Volunteer Trends Last 5 to 10 Years
There have been comments contrasting volunteers for Fire and EMS in Charlotte versus other towns such as Shelburne, Hinesburg and...
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Fritz Tegatz
- Jan 21, 2022
- 2 min
Response to Staffing Questions
CVFRS Staffing Questions (from Tony Kinson Front Porch Forum Post of 1/19/2022) The CVFRS website headings: About CVFRS, EMS, and Fire on...
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Patrice Machavern
- Jan 21, 2022
- 2 min
Response to Tony Kinson Front Porch Forum Post
CVFRS Staffing Questions (from Tony Kinson 1/19/2022) The CVFRS website headings: About CVFRS, EMS, and Fire on the CVFRS website,...
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Patrice Machavern
- Jan 14, 2022
- 1 min
CVFRS Memorandum of Agreement with Town of Charlotte
The MOA is a legal document that originated in 2014 which codifies the relationship between the Town and Charlotte Volunteer Fire and...
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Patrice Machavern
- Jan 12, 2022
- 1 min
What is 24/7/365 ambulance coverage?
CVFRS staffs the ambulance with a 2-person licensed crew every day and night of the week, every week of the year including holidays. Our...
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Patrice Machavern
- Jan 12, 2022
- 1 min
Why is the budget increasing so much?
The majority of the increase in CVFRS' appropriation request is personnel related. CVFRS currently has four (4) permanent full-time...
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Patrice Machavern
- Jan 12, 2022
- 1 min
What services does CVFRS provide to the town of Charlotte?
Charlotte Volunteer Fire and Rescue Services, Inc is a private non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fire protection and...
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