Charlotte Fire and Rescue Services

10/10/2026

For immediate release. Press release regarding this morning's structure fire.

10/10/2026

At 03:10 this morning CVFRS was dispatched to the report of a chimney fire on Greenbush Rd in Charlotte. Updates from the scene quickly updated this to a working structure fire.

With help from mutual aid partners, the fire on all four levels of the residence was placed under control at 03:47.

Formal press release to follow.

CVFRS would like to thank out Mutual Aid partners

Shelburne Communications Center
Shelburne Fire Department
Hinesburg Fire Department
Ferrisburgh Vol. Fire Dept.
City Of Vergennes Fire Department
Vergennes Area Rescue Squad
Monkton Volunteer Fire Department
Bristol Fire Department (N.H. Munsill Hose, Hook & Ladder Company)
Starksboro Vol. Fire Dept

10/10/2026

Fire Safety Week: Day 7

On a flight? Keep it in sight.
When on a plane, keep devices where you can see them while charging. Do not charge e-cigarettes or vapes on the plane. Tell a flight attendant if you notice a problem with your device.

https://fpw.org

In case of emergency dial 911.
Stay safe out there.

10/09/2026

Fire Safety Week: Day 6

Feels hot? Stop using it.
Stop using your device if it feels very hot, starts to swell, smells strange, leaks, smokes, or makes popping or hissing sounds.

https://fpw.org

In case of emergency dial 911.
Stay safe out there.

10/08/2026

Fire Safety Week: Day 5

For tools and rides, charge outside.
Charge large items like e-bikes, scooters, and power tools outside when possible. Do not block exits when charging.

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In case of emergency dial 911.
Stay safe out there.

10/07/2026

Fire Safety Week: Day 4

Fully charged? Time to unplug.
Unplug your device when it is fully charged.

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In case of emergency dial 911.
Stay safe out there.

10/07/2026

Chief Valyou spent the day teaching fire safety at CCS today.

🔥🚒 Fire Safety Day at CCS! Today, all of our Kindergarten through 4th-grade students spent time learning important fire safety skills with our local Charlotte Volunteer Fire & Rescue team.

A big thank you to our community partners for making the day engaging, memorable, and fun for our students! ❤️🧯👩‍🚒👨‍🚒

10/06/2026

What was going on at the station today?

Desorcie Emergency Products was conducting pump testing on our fleet of apparatus!

10/06/2026

Fire Safety Week: Day 3

Soft surface? Hard pass.
Charge on a hard, flat surface like a table, desk, or bare floor.

https://fpw.org

In case of emergency dial 911.
Stay safe out there.

10/05/2026

Fire Safety Week: Day 2

Cheap charger? Don't chance it.
Use the cord and charger that came with your device or one approved by the manufacturer.

https://fpw.org

In case of emergency dial 911.
Stay safe out there.