Friends of Cavendish Volunteer Fire Station.

08/23/2025

08/23/2025

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Be Prepared

08/18/2025

Cavendish, this weekend. AUGUST 23 AND 24TH

08/13/2025

Thursday August 14th at 5 30 pm there will be an Cavendidh Fire District 2 construction planning meeting at 2154 Main Street in Cavendish regarding the implementation of our Municipal Energy Resilience grant.

Committee members

Stu Lindberg
Scott Ranney
Matt Seaton

08/05/2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/15hsKmV3hn/ Air quality alert.

08/03/2025

Small engine check at CVFD today

04/29/2025

Make sure you keep a fire extinguisher in your garage.

04/29/2025

This , engage kids in outdoor fun and fire safety with a special hidden picture activity featuring Sparky the Fire Dog and Smokey Bear!

Celebrate Smokey Bear 80-year legacy and the friendship between two iconic fire safety heroes—while helping kids learn how to prevent wildfires and stay safe.

Download the activity at Sparky.org

04/26/2025

Cavendish Volunteer Fire Department Chief's Report 2025

This year I obtained a state grant to rehabilitate the dry hydrant on Atkinson Road. The work of dredging the pond was completed last fall. Our members have also cleared the brush around the dry hydrant on Hoey Road. We have upgraded the scene lighting systems on our two engines and rescue trucks and purchased three new flashlights for Engine 3. We also had our SCBA tanks hydrostatically pressure tested to ensure safe operation.

The department hosted a Vermont Emergency First Responder class. Fire fighters from Ludlow, Reading, Plymouth, and 3 from Cavendish attended. We also hosted a community CPR class.
We participated in the annual town wide yard sale by hosting a Pulled pork BBQ. We sold Christmas tree and wreaths for fundraising.
Our members have been doing medical training with Reading Rescue, training at regional fire schools and in house training.

On Wednesdays we liaison for Meals On Wheels. They often use our refrigerator to keep food cold until picked up by a Meals on Wheels delivery person. We continue to offer Blood Pressure checks Monday through Friday 9am- 4pm.

This year I am planning a Stop the Bleed class, an annual community CPR class as well as a babysitting class.
I am also planning to host another Vermont Emergency First Responder course and possibly and Emergency Medical Responder class.

We currently have one new member that is interested in pursuing EMS opportunities and one new member that will be training as a firefighter.

Our 76 Emergency Calls for 2024 are as follows:
Wild land/illegal burns- 3
Alarm investigations- 14
Misc fires- 5
Trees down/ wires down- 7
MVA- 6
Mutual Aid- 4
Welfare Checks- 2
Medical assists- 35
Structure fires- 1

We continue to offer mutual aid service to surrounding departments when requested. Donations to the Cavendish Volunteer Fire Department can be mailed to PO Box 453 Cavendish, Vermont 05142
Thank you for your continued support.
Rebecca Nareau- Chief.
Abraham Gross-Deputy Chief.

04/26/2025

04/26/2025

Following the Firefighter Code of Ethics is not optional.