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John Snow
Oct 22, 20241 min read
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...
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John Snow
Mar 6, 20241 min read
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...
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Patrice Machavern
Feb 19, 20241 min read
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,...
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John Snow
Feb 9, 20242 min read
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...
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John Snow
Jan 28, 20241 min read
With Sadness
It is with great sadness that Charlotte Fire and Rescue notes the passing of our friend and fellow volunteer Kip Mesirow.Â
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Patrice Machavern
Aug 28, 20231 min read
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...
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John Snow
Apr 18, 20231 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20221 min read
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, 20221 min read
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 29, 20221 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20221 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20221 min read
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, 20221 min read
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, 20222 min read
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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